The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on 28 September 2022, Jockey Sean Veale was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.  The particulars being that as the Rider of LIKE IT HOT, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to NAMIBSROOS (K de Melo) and MIA SOPHIA (C Habib) at the 350m and again at the 200m in Race 1, at Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse on 4 September 2022.

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

The Inquiry Board imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of 10 days. 

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