Lyle Hewitson ban a blow in bid to retain jockey title
Yeni grabs his chance in the race for the riders championship, steering home three winners at Turffontein
Champion jockey Lyle Hewitson has been handed a 14-day ban by the Port Elizabeth stewards that could be damaging in his bid to retain the riders championship. Hewitson was found guilty of not riding out his mount to the finish in the eighth race at Fairview on April 12. He pleaded guilty to the charge, but still has the right of appeal. Another suspension saw Hewitson sit out last Saturday’s meeting at Turffontein, and Muzi Yeni took full advantage of his absence by booting home three winners to increase his lead to eight at the top of the jockeys log. Gavin Lerena, a 4-1 chance with bookies to win the title, looks to have a mountain to climb as he is now 30 winners behind Yeni. Though Kabelo Matsunyane rode a winner for the stable on Saturday, Sean Tarry will be pleased to see Hewitson back for Tuesday’s meeting at the Vaal where he has five booked rides for this season’s leading trainer. The pick of the quintet could be the three-year-old filly, Summer Afternoon, who looks certain...
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