The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 24 April 2019, Jockey Anton Marcus was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.
Anton Marcus
This arose in that as the rider of EL’ ZARA, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other runners when shifting inwards in the early stages of Race 1 at Greyville Racecourse on 17 April 2019.
Jockey Marcus pleaded guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board found Jockey Marcus guilty and imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days.
Jockey Marcus has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.
