The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Johannesburg on 10 March 2021, Jockey Piere Strydom was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.2. The particulars being that he failed to ride FORT ANNE, in a competent and professional mannerwhen he struck Jockey Muzi Yeni, the Rider of NETTA, with his crop in the concluding stages of Race 4 at the Vaal Racecourse on 28 January 2021.
Jockey Strydom pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board found Jockey Strydom guilty as charged and after considering all factors in mitigation, including the manner in which Jockey Yeni rode his horse at the time of this incident, imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of 10 (ten) days.
Jockey Strydom waived his Right of Appeal against the finding and the penalty imposed and has been suspended for a period of ten (10) days with effect from 17 March to 26 March 2021, both dates inclusive.
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