The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 18 July 2022, Jockey Richard Fourie was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2, read in conjunction with Guideline M.  The particulars being that he misused his crop by striking RUNNING RIFLES more than 12 times during Race 4 at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 27 June 2022. 

 Jockey Fourie pleaded guilty and was found guilty of the charge. 

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

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