The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held at the Vaal Racecourse on 6 June 2017, Jockey S’manga Khumalo was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7, in that whilst riding SUPRISE MOVE (AUS), he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other runners in the concluding stages of Race 4 run at Turffontein Racecourse on 20 May 2017.
Jockey Khumalo pleaded guilty to the charge and was found guilty of the charge.
The Board imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of 7 days.
Jockey Khumalo has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed