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Posted 2025-01-29 17:03:30  
Orffer Gets 10 Days for King's Plate interference

INQUIRY – JOCKEY C ORFFER

The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa confirms that at an Inquiry held in Cape Town, on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, Jockey C Orffer was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7. The particulars being that whilst riding MONTIEN, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to SNOW PILOT in the closing stages of Race 7 at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse on 4 January 2025.

Jockey C Orffer pleaded guilty and was found guilty of the charge.

The Inquiry Board, after considering the aggravating and mitigating factors presented as well as Jockey Orffer’s riding record, imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of ten (10) days.

Jockey Orffer was given the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.

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