If the form of jockeys of colour is any guideline, 33-year-old Muzi Yeni has a chance of becoming the second black jockey to win the Vodacom Durban July when he rides Got The Greenlight in Saturday’s big race at Hollywoodbets Greyville.

Seven years ago S’manga Khumalo rode Heavy Metal to a famous victory for trainer Sean Tarry and Chris van Niekerk...

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