WELCOME TO NELSON MANDELA BAY MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE (For 2 yo R100 000 Win BSA Bonus Series) | 17 Apr 2023

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Watch Tower	Mr J P van der Merwe	5	60.0kg	—	68	68	Won	63/100Fav	Y	O: Mr B I Rajhununan T: Estate Late Mr G D Smith
2	Vandalise	Mr R D Fourie	6	57.5kg	—	67	67	+4.25	28/10	TT Y	O: Messrs, G L Blank, G Piha, D Yutar & H N Yutar T: Mr A C Greeff
3	Red Love	Mr L Nhlapo	2	57.5kg	—	64	64	+6.25	40/1	B Y	O: Messrs T P Zackey, K W Paddock , Miss K Mitchley, Mr L V & Mrs R Magqaza T: Miss K Mitchley
4	Empire Blue	Mr S R Khathi	4	60.0kg	—	73	73	+9.50	8/1	TT Y	O: Messrs D Yutar, H N Yutar, Mr & Mrs A C Greeff T: Mr A C Greeff
5	Sol Cat	Mr L Mxothwa	1	60.0kg	—	49	49	+11.25	33/1	Y	O: Miss S Bhana T: Mr W G C Miller
6	Nepal	Mr K Matsunyane	7	57.5kg	—	39	39	+18.75	33/1	Y	—
7	Sound Of Hooves	Mr J R Syster	3	60.0kg	—	20	20	+22.25	80/1	F	—

Watch Tower

Mr J P van der Merwe · Dw 5 · 60.0kg

Won

63/100 Fav

MR — → 68

Vandalise

Mr R D Fourie · Dw 6 · 57.5kg

+4.25

28/10

MR — → 67

TT Y

Red Love

Mr L Nhlapo · Dw 2 · 57.5kg

+6.25

40/1

MR — → 64

B Y

Empire Blue

Mr S R Khathi · Dw 4 · 60.0kg

+9.50

8/1

MR — → 73

TT Y

Sol Cat

Mr L Mxothwa · Dw 1 · 60.0kg

+11.25

33/1

MR — → 49

Nepal

Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 7 · 57.5kg

+18.75

33/1

MR — → 39

Sound Of Hooves

Mr J R Syster · Dw 3 · 60.0kg

+22.25

80/1

MR — → 20

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) SOUND OF HOOVES (JR Syster) was stubborn loading, kicked and had to be hooded, causing a delay. b) VANDALISE (R Fourie) was nervous in the stalls. c) WATCH TOWER (JP van der Merwe) was nervous in the stalls and rushed the front gates. d) EMPIRE BLUE (S Khathi) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start SOL CAT (L Mxothwa) commenced to over race and then had to be steadied off the heels of RED LOVE (L Nhlapo), which rolled in marginally. Jockey L Nhlapo appeared before the Board and was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. b) In view of the report from the Starter regarding SOUND OF HOOVES (JR Syster), this colt's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as he proves to be tractable to load with a companion. Suspension dates: 18/04/2023 to 24/04/2023 inclusive). SOUND OF HOOVES may not be presented for re-passing during this period. c) WATCH TOWER, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer DG Smith, acting on behalf of Trainer GD Smith, was advised. (SP) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) L Mxothwa rode SOL CAT (declared 08h11 on 20230417) b) WATCH TOWER raced with blinkers and a compression mask (declared 07h12 on 20230417) c) VANDALISE raced without blinkers (declared 07h25 on 202304123) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SOL CAT - not striding out right hind b) RED LOVE - not striding out left front THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS