The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Cape Town on 5 January 2016, Jockey M Winnaar was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that as the rider of RED REX he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other runners when he shifted in at about the 300m mark in Race 7 on 29 December 2015.
Jockey M Winnaar pleaded guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board accepted his plea and found Mr Winnaar guilty. The Board suspended Mr M Winnaar from riding in races for a period of 7 days.
Mr Winnaar was given the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.
