The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on Monday 24 June 2019, Jockey A Marcus was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that he, as the rider of CHANTYMAN, caused interference to the runners on his outside at approximately the 300 metre mark in the 4th Race at Greyville Racecourse on the 1st June 2019.

Jockey Marcus pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Inquiry Board found Jockey Marcus guilty and imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of 7 days.Jockey Marcus has the Right of Appeal against both the finding and the penalty imposed.