Trainer Louis Goosen
The National Horseracing Authority confirms that an inquiry was held at its offices on Wednesday Tuesday 24 June 2014.
The inquiry arose out of comments made by Mr Louis Goosen in the post-race interview after the running of the Syringa Handicap at Turffontein on 25 May 2014.
Trainer Goosen was charged with a contravention of Rule 72.1.26 in that his statements implied that the handicappers deliberately and unfairly applied the guidelines so as to cause maximum prejudice to horses that he is training.
Trainer Goosen pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board, however, found Mr Goosen guilty, and imposed a penalty of a fine of R10 000-00, which is wholly suspended for a period of twelve (12) months on condition that Mr Goosen is not found guilty of an offence in terms of Rule 72.1.26 over the said period.
Trainer Goosen has the right of appeal against both the finding and the penalty imposed.
