The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms a reported Banned Substance finding. 

The presence of Furosemide was detected, upon analysis, of a urine sample taken from Jockey C Bantam when he presented himself to take part in races at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse on 15 July 2025. 

Furosemide is a diuretic and clearly indicated as a banned substance within the Rules and the Rider Banned Substances Guidelines.  Diuretics cause increased water loss through urination and may lead to dehydration. Dehydration of a Rider may lead to confusion and poor judgement and could be detrimental to the general health of Rider, with possible renal (kidney) damage. 

Mr Bantam was charged with a contravention of Rules 77.1.1 and 77.2.11 and elected to sign an Admission of Guilt.  A penalty of a suspension from riding in races for 14 days was imposed from 17 to 30 September 2025, both dates inclusive. 

In arriving at this penalty Mr Bantam’s clean history of any contraventions of Rule 77.1.1 was considered.

A D Hyde
Racing Control Executive