The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 12 January 2022, Jockey Tristan Godden was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.  The particulars being that as the rider of TIDE IS HIGH, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to ZURI’S STAR (K de Melo) at the 1200m, in Race 2 at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 5 January 2022.  

Jockey Godden pleaded guilty to the charge and was found guilty as charged. 

The Inquiry Board after considering the evidence and the mitigating factors, imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of 7 days. 

Jockey Godden has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.