INQUIRY – JOCKEY K MATSUNYANE

The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa confirms that at an Inquiry held in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, Jockey K Matsunyane was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M in Appendix E on the use of the crop). The particulars being that he misused his crop by striking PURPLE PITCHER more than twelve times (14), which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race, in Race 8, The Summer Cup (Grade 1), on 30 November 2024.

Jockey K Matsunyane pleaded guilty and was found guilty of the charge.

The Inquiry Board, after considering the evidence, and taking the Grade 1 status of the race into account, imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of fourteen (14) days and a fine of R64 000 (sixty-four thousand rand).

Jockey K Matsunyane was given the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.

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