The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held at the Vaal Racecourse on 30 March 2023, Jockey D De Gouveia was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.2.  The particulars being that he rode GREGOR MACGREGOR in an unprofessional manner in Race 7 at Turffontein Racecourse on 21 March 2023, by failing to take all reasonable measures to ensure that he was sufficiently prepared for the start whilst in the stalls and under Starter’s orders, which led to him being unseated when the start was effected.

 Jockey De Gouveia pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of the charge. 

The Inquiry Board, after considering the evidence and mitigating factors presented, ruled that Jockey De Gouveia be suspended from riding in races for a period of seven (7) days. 

Jockey De Gouveia was given the Right of Appeal against both the finding and the penalty imposed.