WORLD SPORTS BETTING GRAND HERITAGE (Open (Non-Black Type))

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) OUTOFTHEDARKNESS (G van Niekerk) and DOCKOFTHEBAY (A Mgudlwa) were slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) SOUND OF SUMMER (B Nyawo) was eased out of the race at the 700m. Thereafter, Jockey B Nyawo reported that he felt something amiss with SOUND OF SUMMER in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) SAFARI BLUE (S Khumalo) commenced to give ground to the field from the 200m. c) In the concluding stages, WILLOW EXPRESS (R Munger) and INDLAMU (*R A Venniker) came together and brushed. d) In the concluding stages, CABINET SHUFFLE (J R Syster), which had come to the end of its run, was steadied to avoid the heels of WHAFEEF (*P Mxoli), which rolled in. e) Apprentice R A Venniker reported that INDLAMU changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this horse. f) Jockey Wes Marwing reported that ULULATE made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. g) In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning WHAFEEF, and in terms of Rule 93.1, this colt is suspended for 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority. Assistant Trainer N Titise, acting on behalf of Trainer S T Pettigrew, was advised. h) DUKE OF SUSSEX (J P van der Merwe), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M N Houdalakis advised (AH). i) DYCE (M Yeni), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M N Houdalakis advised (LK). j) WHAFEEF (*P Mxoli), placed third, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer N Titise, acting on behalf of Trainer S T Pettigrew, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) WILLOW EXPRESS was ridden by Jockey R Munger (declared 10 December 2022 at 08H09). b) ULULATE was ridden by Jockey Wes Marwing (declared 10 December 2022 at 09H30). c) DOCKOFTHEBAY was ridden by Jockey A Mgudlwa (declared 10 December 2022 at 08H06). d) EXPRESSFROMTHEUS was ridden by Apprentice M K Katjedi (declared 10 December 2022 at 08H42). e) SIR MICHAEL: Jockey D De Gouveia weighed out at 54,4kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) SOUND OF SUMMER raced equipped with blinkers and with ear muffs (declared 7 December 2022 at 14H59). b) MIDNIGHT GEM raced with a pressure halter (declared 7 December 2022 at 09H39). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) INDLAMU examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) SOUND OF SUMMER examined post race, nothing obvious detected. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer J J van Vuuren advised (TL). c) ULULATE examined post race, nothing obvious detected. d) LUCY IN THE SKY severe post race distress. e) SIR MICHAEL severe post race distress. f) WHAFEEF bilateral epistaxis, recommended 60-day suspension. Assistant Trainer N Titise, acting on behalf of Trainer S T Pettigrew, was advised (MB). SCRATCHED: a) BARD OF AVON off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) REUNION reserve runner. Advised 10 December at 08H08. c) CAPTAIN HINDSIGHT reserve runner. Advised 10 December at 08H18. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.