Geroudis Banned For Ecstacy Use

2 months.

not enough

there should be consistency all over the world. drug use should be automatically 1 year.2 months is nothing

He was happy to plead guilty

Its actually one month(+1 suspended)

THE National Horseracing Authority confirms that an Inquiry held at The National Horseracing Authority on Wednesday, 30 September 2009, Mr J Geroudis was charged with a contravention of Rule 77.1.1 read with Rule 77.2 and Rule 77.2.3, in that a urine specimen number taken from himself at the Scottsville Racecourse on 29 July 2009, disclosed upon analysis the presence of N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDMA), which is a prohibited substance in terms of the Rules of The National Horseracing Authority. MDMA is a widely abused drug classified as a hallucinogen and causes marked, long-lasting changes in brain serotonergic systems. It is commonly referred to as ecstasy.

Geroudis pleaded guilty to and was found guilty of the charge. The Inquiry Board imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of two months of which one month is wholly suspended for a period of one year on condition that Geroudis is not found guilty of a similar contravention during that period.

Geroudis has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed.

In other NHRA rulings jockey Eldin Webber and Francois Herholdt receved a one-week ban for causing interference while apprentice Roby Bheekary earned his seven-day Suspension for using his crop excessively when out of contention for a place in Race 1 run at the Arlington Racecourse on 25 September.

Its will be interesting to see how many of his colleagues have a negative opinion on this. How many will come on here and say they find it unacceptable to be riding in the same race as a person under the influence of any substance.

I bet you NOT 1 says anything untoward.

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Hibs

sounds like a great idea.....

In Afrikaans we say

SPOOK GEROOK.....during the 80's...dagga
BLINK GEDRINK....during the 90's...booze
.................during the 00's...snort..pills..etc


my cousin worked at the jockey club a good couple of years back..
varsity graduate...
remember the pay..R1600 pm...a disgrace..

never the less..
the jockey club had a 3 month evaluation process of the jockeys
each jockey had a little book on him.
had to write down every thing they took..
some of my mates..drink 10 beers..write 1 beer...

end result
every single jockey tested possitive for something during the 3 month period.
exersize abandoned....

most are on something...
most trainers are on something...
have you guys missed the randjesfontein parties...

if we apply the 1-2 years ban for drugs..
the grooms will be training and riding...they take the least drugs..have the least money for drugs...

ps..have a good mind and put "Striker" on the stuff..then he wont have so many reservations..... and ride 6 winners in a row....

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I was grinding teeth coming off the bend, and by the 400m i was Rushing to win, I love u guys.. And a special thanks to that little pink elephant holding the Camera. Now who wants a massage.?

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well like i was like thinking that if i could just complete the races quicker than all my weighing room colleagues then i could like be the 1st out the shower like and the 1st in the que in the car park to see our dealer like cause we here in gauteng will not be accused of buying less drugs than those okes in cape towm man no way. This is behond riding and winning races this is regional pride man, those okes in the cape are trying to get okes off the gear here in gauteng we are trying to get complete fields like with all of us jocks riding under substance abuse. this is a much needed tactic like because of the poor merit rating system there are so many horses running under sufference. Also the real truth why there has been a delay to the night racing going ahead is under no circumstances like are we giving up our "dance time" to ride these horses. Riding for me is a means to an end like, and i dont want it to conflict with my tabs man.
I would also like to thank the trainer for this ride and the owner as you know this filly has had her problems but we stuck to it and its paid off. The owner puts millions into the game and i wish him good luck. I would also like to thank my sponsor " relapse " they do wonderful work with people with drug problems. Lastly i would like to thank my agent for getting me E's at such a good price and of course for booking this ride for me. Gods bless all and come racing.

I say Doublejimmy wins the massage. No one to top that