The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held at its offices in Port Elizabeth on Thursday, 9 July 2015, Jockey S Devoy was charged with a contravention of Rules 77.1.1 and 77.2.8, in that a urine specimen taken from him at the Fairview Racecourse on 24 April 2015, disclosed upon analysis the presence of Morphine which is a prohibited substance in terms of the Rules of The National Horseracing Authority.
Mr Devoy pleaded guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board found Mr Devoy guilty of the charge and ruled that he be suspended from riding in races for a period of twenty-eight days (28), fourteen (14) days of which are suspended for a period of one year, provided that during that period, he is not found guilty of a contravention of Rule 77.1.
Mr Devoy has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed.
