The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Port Elizabeth on 2 June 2017, Jockey Craig Zackey was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7, in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to HAWAIIAN SUN whilst riding I WILL BE at the 350m in Race 8 at Fairview Racecourse on 26 May 2017.
Jockey Zackey pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Board, after considering the evidence, found Jockey Zackey guilty of the charge and imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of 7 days.
Jockey Zackey has the Right of Appeal against both the finding and penalty imposed.