RACING240 FOR RACING. FOR YOU MR 74 HANDICAP (Open)

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) JUST POWER (D Ashby) proved difficult proceeding to the start and had to be assisted by a Handler, causing a delay. Thereafter, JUST POWER (D Ashby) refused to load and was withdrawn, causing a further delay. b) FORTUNE OF GOLD (K Steyn) reared in the stalls, was taken out, examined by the course veterinary surgeon and withdrawn. c) AFRICA'S ROCK (*RA Venniker) was stubborn loading and thereafter, slow into stride. d) MATSUYAMO (K Minnie) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the report from the Starter, Trainer JVA Strydom was advised that should JUST POWER, which was difficult proceeding to the start, behave in a similar manner in future engagements, she may be suspended. b) In view of the report from the starter regarding JUST POWER (D Ashby), this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended for 30 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as she proves to be tractable with a companion. Suspension dates: 04/02/2023 to 05/03/02/2023 inclusive). JUST POWER may not be presented for re-passing during this period. c) GLOBETONIC (L Mxothwa) proved difficult to settle in the early and middle stages. d) MOTOR CITY HITMAN (S Khumalo) was held up for a clear run between the 300m and the 150m. e) Jockey D Schwarz (SULTANAH) dropped his crop at the 250m. f) DUKE OF ORANGE (JP van der Merwe) was hanging in from the 200m. g) CHARIOT MASTER (S Khathi) and GLOBETONIC (L Mxothwa) brushed at the 100m. h) Apprentice RA Venniker and Jockey K Minnie reported that AFRICA'S ROCK and MATSUYAMO respectively changed stride continually in running. The veterinary surgeon was requested to examine these geldings. i) Jockey R Munger reported that he felt something amiss with ALADO'S PRIDE. The veterinary surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. j) In view of the report from the Starter regarding FORTUNE OF GOLD (K Steyn), Trainer SB Kotzen will be advised to have this gelding re-schooled before his next engagement in terms of Rule 61.6.10. k) FLINDERS RANGE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer Z Oosthuizen was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) DUKE OF ORANGE raced without blinkers and pacifiers and with cheek pieces (declared 16h10 on 20230131) b) ALADO'S PRIDE raced with alumites (declared 08h26 on 20230203) c) ALADO'S PRIDE raced with blinkers and a tongue tie and without a compression mask (declared 08h26 on 20230203) d) FLINDERS RANGE raced with alumites (declared 08h27 on 20230203) e) S Khathi (CHARIOT MASTER) rode +0.5kg (54.1kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) DUKE OF ORANGE : Mr GD Smith Colours : Dark green, silver stars (sold with engagement) THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) AFRICA'S ROCK - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. Trainer JL van Heerden was requested to report back should he find anything amiss with this gelding on his return to the stables b) ALADO'S PRIDE - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected c) MATSUYAMO - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected d) FORTUNE OF GOLD - injured in the stalls SCRATCHED: a) USHUAIA - reserve runner (declared 08h15 on 20230203) b) CHARGE DOWN - reserve runner (declared 08h15 on 20230203) c) JUST POWER - intractable (14h30) d) FORTUNE OF GOLD - injured in the stalls (14h33)