The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Cape Town on Saturday 11 November 2023, Jockey G van Niekerk was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.  The particulars being that as the rider of PREVALENCE, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to QUATERMAIN (C Zackey) when he shifted out approaching the 50m in Race 4 at Hollywoodbets Durbanville Racecourse on 4 November 2023.  

Jockey van Niekerk pleaded guilty and was found guilty of the charge. 

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

Jockey van Niekerk was given the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.