The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held at Turffontein Racecourse on Saturday 27 April 2019, Jockey Devin Habib was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.
Running Brave chases Camphoratus in the Gr1 Empress Club Stakes (Pic – JC Photos)
This arose in that as the rider of RUNNING BRAVE he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to OH SUSANNA (AUS) in the concluding stages of Race 7 run at the Turffontein Racecourse on Saturday 13 April 2019.
Jockey Habib pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board found Jockey Habib guilty of the charge and imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of 7 days.
Jockey Habib has the Right of Appeal against both the penalty and the finding.
