The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Johannesburg on Friday, 22 October 2021, Jockey Gavin Lerena was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7. The particulars being that as the rider of CORVETTE CAPTAIN, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BRIDGE OF SPIES (*M H Zuma) shortly before the finish line in Race 7 at the Vaal Racecourse on 14 October 2021. 

Jockey Lerena pleaded not guilty to the charge. 

The Inquiry Board, after reviewing the patrol films of the race and considering the evidence presented, was of the opinion that there were circumstances to the incident and found Jockey Lerena not guilty of the charge levelled against him.