The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms that an Appeal was heard at its offices in Turffontein on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Background
At an Inquiry held in Turffontein on Thursday, 23 January 2025, Jockey Craig Zackey was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M in Appendix E regarding the use of the crop). The specifics of the charge were that he misused his crop by striking WORLD OF ALICE more than twelve times (14) during Race 6 of the Betway Fillies Mile (Grade 3) at Turffontein Racecourse on 30 November 2024.
Jockey Zackey pleaded guilty and was found guilty of the charge.
After consideration of the evidence, including Mr Zackey’s disciplinary record related to similar contraventions and the Grade 3 status of the race, the Inquiry Board imposed the following penalty:
- A suspension from riding in races for a period of fourteen (14) days.
- A fine of R14 900 (fourteen thousand nine hundred rand).
Jockey Zackey exercised his right of appeal against the penalty imposed.
Appeal Board Ruling:
The Appeal Board, after having heard the submissions put forward in this matter, ruled:
- That the appeal be dismissed.
- That the appeal fee be forfeited.
A D Hyde
Racing Control Executive