The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 14 April 2021, Jockey Jason Gates was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.
The particulars being that as the rider of CLETO, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to TORBEN SPIRIT at the 1300m in Race 1, at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 28 March 2021.
Watch the race here – Cleto (draw 6) is in the lime green & purple checks, lime green sleeves & cap:
Jockey Gates pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board, after considering the evidence, found Jockey Gates guilty as charged and imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days.
Jockey Gates has the Right of Appeal against the finding and the penalty imposed.
- Media release by NHRA on Friday 16 April 2021
