The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa has confirmed in a media release published on Wednesday that an Inquiry has been opened into an incident that took place during the second race at Turffontein on Sunday, 26 January 2025.
The incident involved Jockey Gavin Lerena (GIMME A STORM) and Jockey Jason Gates (BLURRED VISION).
The inquiry was originally scheduled to take place on Tuesday 4 February 2025, but following a request for a postponement from one of the parties, it will now take place at the NHA offices in Johannesburg on Friday 21 February 2025 commencing at 09h30.