The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held in the Stipendiary Steward’s Boardroom at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 10 May 2021, Jockey Warren Kennedy was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.
The particulars being that as the rider of BELLE SICCOME, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to MISS PUTIN (*J Jacobs) in the concluding stages, in Race 2 at Greyville Racecourse on 5 May 2021.
Watch the clip here – Kennedy in green silks:
Jockey Kennedy pleaded guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board accepted his plea and accordingly found Jockey Kennedy guilty as charged.
After considering the evidence in this matter, the Inquiry Board imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days.
Jockey Kennedy has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.
- Media release by NHRA on Tuesday 11 May 2021
