Jockey Suspensions - Please help explain

The National Horseracing Authority confirms that Jockey Sean Veale was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that, whilst riding WETHREEKINGS he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to firstly CASEY COOL and GLORY BOUND at approximately the 300 metre mark and then to JOSHUA’S DREAM and STORMBERG at the 200 metre mark of Race 6 at the Kenilworth Racecourse on 19 August 2008.

Mr Veale signed an Admission of Guilt and he has been suspended from riding in race meetings for a period of two weeks from 24 August to 6 September 2008, both days inclusive.


The NHA also confirms that Jockey Morne Winnaar was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that, whilst riding THE GRACEFUL SAINT he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PLATA PARANA at approximately the 300 metre mark of Race 7 at the Kenilworth Racecourse on 19 August 2008.

Mr Winnaar signed an Admission of Guilt and he has been suspended from riding in race meetings for a period of one week from 24 August to 30 August 2008, both days inclusive.

Jockey Greg Cheyne has been suspended by the NHA.

The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held at its offices in Port Elizabeth on 8 August and resumed on 15 August 2008, Jockey Greg Cheyne was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.3, in that he did not ride SNOW ANGEL out to the end of Race 6 at Fairview Racecourse on 18 July 2008.

Mr Cheyne pleaded guilty to the charge.

The Inquiry Board after viewing the video footage and considering all the evidence heard, found Mr Cheyne guilty and imposed a suspension of one month of which two weeks is suspended for a period of one year on condition that he is not found guilty of a similar offence during that period.

Mr Cheyne waived his Right of Appeal and was granted permission to take his suspension with effect from 24 August to 6 September 2008, both days inclusive.

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The 2 cases above are a bit confusing to me as the punishment does not seem to fit the crime.

A 1 month suspension for not riding a horse out to the line vs interefering with every horse in the race (2 weeks). I am aware that 2 weeks have been suspended but it seems a bit harsh. Did not see the race so cannot comment on the circumstances.

I suppose the NHRA are there to protect us the punter but there needs to be some balance.

Firslty AL it has become a norm in SA for jocks to stop riding a horse out to the line.Yes he couldnt of won the race but what about the punter that had quartets going for him with snow angel to run fourth.These brainless midgets dont realize the importance of riding a horse to the finish.It is the most unprofessional piece of riding.This is there job and if they cant do that then they shouldn't be allowed to ride.This prick should be given Three to Six months.This will immediately add to the game been cleaned up and professional riding will come to the fore.

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Eyesore,3 to 6 months,are you nuts...maybe a week????Lerena doesnt ride out and gets nothing?Level playing fields would be nice.

Would all those experts on proffesional riding and jockeyship please inform on your credentials. You may use the who am I thread. Sure Scotia wont mind.

there is absolutely no excuse for any jockey not to ride A HEALTHY HORSE OUT TO THE LINE..its simple straight forward and the jockey club should punish jocks severly for not doing so..even horses who havent got a money chance should be ridden out to the line because by the jock stopping the horse stops immediatly and can pick up bad habits.mr cheyne has previously had a 6 mth suspension for shady business so he should be fully aware of riding horses out on there merit

was the story with brandon morgenrood about 3 years back

If you were threatened you may also have done likewise....bad example you are using.I totally agree that suspensions should be issued but just want consistancy when doing so,there are some appalling rides that go by with nothing and then harsh sentences given for minor offences...level playing fields guys.

as per puffin- .... doesnt ride out and gets nothing?Level playing fields would be nice!!!! is it always a case of friends in high places help

Re: Morgenrood/Cheyne case. Surely if 'level playing field' was applied there then Cheyne should have been warned off for life, as Morgenrood was.

With all due respect to those who have posted, I value your opinion but I think that we should be careful in how we address issues. Not one of us is perfect and we all make mistakes in life and our careers. The mistakes we make cost someone something. If you make a mistake at work you may or may not cost your client, company and or employer something. Someone pays. However no one goes on a public forum and calls us a prick etc. Just an opinion use it dont use it.