The NHA charged that Veale bet on a race indirectly, on three separate occasions, including most recently on Race 2 on 15 February 2025.
Sean Veale signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined the sum of R80 000. R50 000 of which is suspended for a period of two years on condition that he is not found guilty of a contravention of Rule 21.2 or any other Rule pertaining to betting or any corrupt, dishonest, or illegal practice during this period.
The owner, who has not been named due to the NHA’s whistleblower protection policy, also signed an Admission of Guilt for his involvement in the matter in terms of the provisions of Rule 71.4. He was fined the sum of R20 000, of which R10 000 is suspended for a period of two years on condition that he is not found guilty of contravening this Rule or any other Rule pertaining to any corrupt, dishonest or illegal actions during this period.