While log-leader Muzi Yeni’s national title hopes would have received a setback after Saturday’s Allied Steelrode Onamission Gr2 Charity Mile accident, the hardworking rider will be lucky to have escaped with a fractured clavicle and suffered no loss of consciousness in what was a nasty fall from his mount Back In Business at the 1400m of the Turffontein feature.
Two jockeys were interviewed after the incident and the Stipes have adjourned to consider matters further.
Muzi Yeni – awful blow to title hopes (Pic – JC Photos)
The official Stipes report states that shortly after the start, SAFE PASSAGE (M K Katjedi) was squeezed out when awkwardly placed between MERIDIUS (R A Venniker) and WINCHESTER MANSION (M van Rensburg), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls.
Approaching the 1400m, FRANCES ETHEL (K Matsunyane), which was ridden forward, was tightened for galloping room on the heels of SILVER SANCTUARY (R Danielson), which shifted in slightly when in restricted galloping room on the inside of WINCHESTER MANSION (M van Rensburg), which commenced to over-race and shifted in.
Consequently, SHOEMAKER (D De Gouveia) was steadied when tightened for galloping room.
Immediately thereafter, SILVER SANCTUARY (R Danielson) was directed outwards to relieve the pressure on FRANCES ETHEL (K Matsunyane) and this led to MERIDIUS (R A Venniker) being severely tightened for galloping room between SILVER SANCTUARY (R Danielson) and HOTARUBI (C Habib) which itself received pressure from BARBARESCO (G Lerena), which shifted in marginally.
As a result, MERIDIUS (R A Venniker) had to steady and subsequently, its heels were clipped by BACK IN BUSINESS (M Yeni), which stumbled and led to Jockey M Yeni being dislodged.
GIMMEANOTHERCHANCE (C Zackey) and ZINOVI (S Moodley) were forced to take evasive action and consequently clipped the stricken Jockey (M Yeni).
Jockey M Yeni (BACK IN BUSINESS) was attended to by the course paramedics and escorted to the medical centre for further assessment.
Jockey R A Venniker (MERIDIUS) and Jockey C Habib (HOTARUBI) were interviewed and after they gave their interpretation of what had transpired, the Board has adjourned to consider the evidence.
Further, jockey R Fourie reported that he felt something amiss with DAVE THE KING in running.The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
In view of the Starter’s report with regard to CELTIC RUMOURS, this mare’s starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion.
Suspension dates: 3 November 2024 to 9 November 2024. CELTIC RUMOURS may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer S G Tarry was advised.
Jockey P Mxoli appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding his riding of CELTIC RUMOURS.
He stated his instructions were to obtain a midfield position and to give this mare a chance to finish the race off strongly.
He added that this mare started better than anticipated and he had found himself in a prominent position and had hoped QUASIFORSURE would clear him and that he would have cover behind this gelding.
As this did not transpire he had found himself exposed and raced wider and more forward than his instructions were. His explanation was noted.
The Vet reported:
- DAVE THE KING not striding out left hind.
- QUASIFORSURE mild post race distress.
- LITIGATION cut into right front.
- MERIDIUS cut into left hind.
- CELTIC RUMOURS moderate post race distress.
- ZINOVI abnormal respiratory noise.
Second entries for the Betway Summer Cup close at 11h00 on Tuesday 5 November 2024.
Final Entries close at 09h00 on Monday 18 November 2024 – weights will be published the same day.
The final field will be announced on Wednesday 20 November.
A reminder that Betway Summer Cup entrants Royal Victory and See It Again line up in the third at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday at 13h45.
Ed – we endeavoured to obtain an update on Muzi’s mount Back In Business. He was moving and appeared fine – we will get a confirmation in due course.
