The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an inquiry held in Port Elizabeth on 2 January 2019, Jockey Muzi Yeni was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.
This arose in that as the rider of KLEVER KATHY he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to MARCH MUSIC, passing the 1000m in Race 4 at Fairview Racecourse on 14 December 2018.
Jockey Yeni pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board found Jockey Yeni guilty of the charge and imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of 7 days.
Jockey Yeni has the right of appeal against the finding and the penalty imposed.
