The National Horseracing Authority confirms that an inquiry was held at its offices on 28 October 2015 into the riding of ISPHAN by Jockey Piere Strydom in the concluding stages of Race 8 run at the Vaal Racecourse on 15 September 2015.
Mr Strydom was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.2, in that he rode ISPHAN in an unprofessional manner by failing to ride this horse with sufficient vigour between the 400 and 200 metre marks.
Mr Strydom pleaded not guilty to the charge but was found guilty of the charge.
In determining a suitable penalty, the Board considered the evidence and mitigating factors presented by Mr Strydom and ruled that the appropriate penalty be that Mr Strydom be suspended from riding in races for a period of 10 days.
Mr Strydom has the right of appeal against both the finding and the penalty imposed.
