The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Port Elizabeth on 19 April 2019, Jockey Lyle Hewitson was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.3.
Lyle Hewitson (photo: JC Photos)
This arose in that on 12 April 2019 at Fairview Racecourse, he failed to ride BELIEVETHISBEAUTY out to the end of Race 8, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining 3rd position.
Jockey Hewitson pleaded guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board found Jockey Hewitson guilty and imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of fourteen (14) days.
Jockey Hewitson has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.
