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The starting stalls for this race had to be repositioned on the track. Thereafter STAR EFFECT was subject to a veterinary surgeon inspection at the request of Jockey van Rensburg. The veterinary surgeon declared this gelding fit to race, however, Jockey van Rensburg declined to ride STAR EFFECT. A replacement rider was sought and there was no suitable rider available, resulting in star effect being scratched. During the loading process GREAT ESTEEM broke through the front gate, dislodged its rider and bolted. Consequently, EIGHTINTHEEIGHTH broke through the front gate, was restrained by its rider, returned to the start, inspected by the veterinary surgeon, declared fit to race and reloaded. GREAT ESTEEM was caught, brought in hand, taken off the course and subsequently withdrawn the veterinary surgeon. These incidents caused a significantly notable delay to the start of this race. The starting stalls certificate for GREAT ESTEEM has been withdrawn. ZULUONMYSTOEP and CLUBMASTER lost 1 length. In view of the Starter's report with regard to GREAT ESTEEM, this colt was suspended for a period of 7 days and until such time as it proves tractable with a companion. GREAT ESTEEM may not be presented for repassing during this period. When afforded the opportunity to place on record his reasons for declining to ride STAR EFFECT, Jockey van Rensburg explained to the Board that whilst cantering down to the start he was not satisfied with this gelding's action. As a result, he requested the Veterinary Surgeon to examine STAR EFFECT. The Veterinary Surgeon was satisfied that on a trotting action STAR EFFECT was fit to race. Jockey van Rensburg explained that on a cantering action he felt something amiss with STAR EFFECT and therefore declined to ride this gelding in the race. TRICKY BUSINESS commenced to give ground to the field from the 300m. Jockey Munger reported that CLUBMASTER did not stride out freely in running. Jockey Lerena reported that he felt something amiss with IMPERIOUS DUKE in running. AUGUST RAIN over-raced in the early stages. AUGUST RAIN and NUMBERNINETYNINE were selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. ZULUONMYSTOEP raced equipped with a tongue tie. Vet: AUGUST RAIN - speedy cut. CLUBMASTER - examined post-race, nothing obvious detected. IMPERIOUS DUKE - examined post-race, nothing obvious detected. Scratched: MAGIC DUKE - abnormal blood count. STAR EFFECT - no suitable jockey available. GREAT ESTEEM - bolted.