The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms that at an Inquiry held in Cape Town on 13 August 2025, Jockey M Yeni was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7. The particulars being that as the Rider of LADY SPRINGFIELD, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to HAMPSTEAD HEATH when he shifted in at the 250m during  Race 10 at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse on 15 July 2025.   

Jockey Yeni pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of the charge. 

After considering the evidence and mitigating factors presented, as well as taking Jockey Yeni’s record pertaining to this type of contravention into account, the Inquiry Board imposed a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven (7) days.   

Jockey Yeni has the Right of Appeal against both the finding and the penalty imposed. 

A D HYDE

RACING CONTROL EXECUTIVE