The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa confirms that at an Inquiry held in Gqeberha on Friday 08 November 2024, Jockey Marco van Rensburg was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.
Marco van Rensburg gets 7 days suspension for interference (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
The particulars being that as the rider of Mythical Dream, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to Symbol Of Love when he shifted ground at the 300m, in Race 3 at Fairview Racecourse on 25 October 2024.
Jockey van Rensburg pleaded guilty and was found guilty of the charge.
The Inquiry Board after considering the mitigating factors presented as well as taking Jockey van Rensburg’s riding record into account, imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven (7) days.
Jockey van Rensburg was given the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.
- Media release by the NHA on Monday, 11 November 2024.
