David Thiselton
Muzi Yeni took a nasty fall in the Gr 2 Allied Steelrode Onamission Charity Mile today when his mount Back In Business clipped heels, but he is in good spirits in hospital after being diagnosed to have a fractured clavicle.
The stipendiary steward reports said:
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.
Earlier an update on Yeni’s progress stated:
Muzi Yeni update: stable at Milpark level 1 trauma facility.After the fall our Primary concern was a possible fractured clavicle, right pulmonary contusions and due to the mechanism of injury we queried spinal injuries. Phendukani EGM ECP ALS was the treating on course paramedic & Kevin Lerena from EGM was on course to assist. They treated the above on course with analgesia ( Ketamine ) perfalgen , 4l of NC oxygen supply and Benzodiazepines to relax Muzi . His vital signs remained stable throughout initial assessment and transportation after handing over to the course doctor she did her assement in the clinic. EGM arranged for rapid transfer to Milpark hospital via Netcare 911 ambulance after handing over to Netcare 911 ALS on course Kevin Lerena escorted the 911 ambulance on route to hospital to help handover to trauma medical team at Milpark and to show the video of the fall to the treating doctor. After loadox, Now we can confirm a clavical fracture. We handed over to the ED Dr who reports to trauma surgeon Prof Moeng they will do further assessments in hospital. Muzi is in a stable condition , he maintained stable vitals he had no loss of conscioness and was talking after arrival at hospital. He was in good spirits after the sedation wore off and he told Kevin he was aware what happened.
