Following successful surgery earlier this week, Lerena said: “I had a bone removed from behind my Achilles tendons that was causing pain and pressure on the tendons (tendinitis). It’s commonly referred to as ‘pump bumps’ from riding and overuse. The doctor said the tendons were not compromised in the operation because he had done key-hole surgery. And the recovery period is normally around 6 to 8 weeks.”

Lerena is back at home, enjoying the support of family and friends, and hopes to be back in the saddle soon. The SA Racing App team wish him a speedy recovery.

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