Robert Khathi
The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Cape Town on 5 June 2014, Jockey Robert Khathi was charged on three counts.
These relate to contraventions of Rule Rule 77.1; read with sub Rule 77.1.1; and Rule 77.2 read with sub Rule 77.2.11, in that urine specimens taken from him at Kenilworth Racecourse on 15 March 2014 and Durbanville Racecourse on 2 and 9 April 2014, disclosed upon analysis the presence of Furosemide, (Lasix), which is a prohibited substance in terms of the Rules of The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa.
Mr Khathi pleaded guilty to and was found guilty on all three counts.
The Inquiry Board imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of 21 days on each of the three counts, to run concurrently. (i.e. total suspension of 21 days).
Jockey R Khathi has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed.
