Jockey Brandon Lerena suffered a fractured vertebra during track work at Summerveld this morning and could be looking at between six to eight weeks on the sidelines.

It was an untimely injury for the KZN-based jockey having successfully worked his way back onto the local scene following a stint in Mauritius. The setback will be particularly frustrating for Lerena considering a solid recent run of form which saw 24 of his last 30 rides earning a stakes cheque.

– Victor Tojeira