The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa confirms that at an Inquiry held in Johannesburg on Monday, 29 January 2024, Jockey Gavin Lerena was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.
Gavin Lerena (Pic- JC Photos)
The particulars being that whilst riding Eiger Sanction, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to Gamer (D Schwarz) at the 250m in Race 1 on 7 January 2024 at Turffontein Racecourse.
Jockey G Lerena pleaded guilty and was found guilty of the charge.
The Inquiry Board, after considering the mitigating factors presented and Jockey Lerena’s riding record, imposed the penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven (7) days.
Jockey Lerena was given the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.
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- Media release by NHA on Monday 29 January 2024
