Reaching The 300 Winner Mark Now Becomes Tougher
The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Cape Town on 17 December 2022, which was adjourned and resumed on 20 December 2022, Jockey K de Melo was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7. The particulars being that as the rider of LET IT BURN he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to TRANSACT at the 150m in Race 8, at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse on 19 November 2022.
Jockey de Melo pleaded guilty to and was found guilty of the charge.
The Inquiry Board, after considering the video evidence, his riding record and mitigating factors, imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven (7) days.
Jockey de Melo was given the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.
Jockey de Melo waived his Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed and was granted permission to take his suspension from 25/12/2022 to 31/12/2022, both dates inclusive.
