Randall Simons
The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held at its Head Office on 31 July 2015, Jockey Mr R Simons was charged with a contravention of Rules 77.1.1 and 77.2.8, in that a urine specimen taken from him at Turffontein Racecourse on 25 April 2015 disclosed upon analysis the presence of Codeine which is an Opiate and a prohibited substance in terms of the Rules of The National Horseracing Authority.
He pleaded not guilty and was found guilty.
The Board considered all the evidence given by Mr Simons and also took his record into account and ruled that Mr Simons be suspended from riding in racemeetings for a period of fourteen (14) days.
Mr Simons has the right of appeal against the finding and the penalty imposed.
