The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 2 February 2016, Apprentice Jockey E Ngwane was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that as the rider of ETON he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to runners on his inside shortly after the start of Race 3 at the Greyville Racecourse on 27 January 2016.
Apprentice Jockey Ngwane pleaded guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board, after considering the evidence, found Apprentice Jockey Ngwane guilty and imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days.
Apprentice Jockey Ngwane has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.
