Former SA Champion jockey Smanga ‘Bling’ Khumalo was discharged from hospital on Thursday following knee surgery.
He was injured in an accident at the start of a race at Turffontein last Saturday.
Khumalo was dislodged from Inspector James as the start of the third race was effected.
The Johan Janse van Vuuren-trained What A Winter gelding took an awkward stride and stumbled leaving the stalls.
Jockey Smanga Khumalo – sad blow (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
‘Bling’ was attended to by course paramedics and transported to the medical centre for further observation, and thereafter to hospital.
His agent Monty Mariemuthoo told the Sporting Post that the senior jockey had suffered bruising to his neck and back and was in a lot of pain.
He was operated on his right knee for a torn ligament on Wednesday. The operation was reportedly a success and he was discharged with strict rest instructions.
He is due back at the specialist on 10 October and is expected to undergo rehabilitation thereafter.
It is likely that the popular rider will be on the sidelines for some time, but more specific information should be available one he has undergone the follow-up.
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