The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held on 5 May 2022 at Turffontein Racecourse, Jockey Muzi Yeni was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7.  The particulars being that as the rider of NOBLE STRIKER, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to other runners when he shifted out away from the crop in the concluding stages. 

 Jockey Yeni pleaded guilty and was found guilty of the charge. 

The Inquiry Board after considering the mitigating factors presented, imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven (7) days. 

Jockey Yeni has the Right of Appeal against the penalty imposed.