BETWAY MONEY BACK BOOST FM 70 HANDICAP (F & M) (Fillies and Mares)

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) SUCCESSFUL LADY (S Naidoo) was nervous in the stalls and jumped slow, losing one length. b) KOMESANS PASSION (G Lerena), ANGELSEA (C Zackey) and LOOKING HOT (D Ashby) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) MOONSTRIKE (J Gates) was hanging in in the latter stages. b) KOMESANS PASSION (G Lerena) was hanging out in the latter stages. c) Jockey S Khathi reported that AIMEE'S IDOL did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) In view of the performance of FUR BABY (M Yeni) the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) HOTCHIWITCHI (M Mjoka) returned with a bilateral epistaxis due to an exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage and is suspended, for a period of 60 days, from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa in terms of Rule 93.1. (Dr E Reynders) f) The Stewards questioned Jockey X Ndlovu regarding his riding of BATIK, the concerns being the apparent lack of vigour shown in the closing stages. The Stewards have adjourned to give further consideration to the statements given by Jockey X Ndlovu and are awaiting a full medical report from the course Medical Officer. g) POMODORO MAGIC, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer DA McKenzie was advised. (LM) h) DELICASEA, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) FUR BABY raced with cheek pieces (declared 08h34 on 20230907) b) M Mjoka (HOTCHIWITCHI) rode +1kg of which 0.5kgs was declared (53.1kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) HOTCHIWITCHI - bilateral epistaxis. Suspended 60 days. Rule 93.1 applied b) FUR BABY - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected c) AIMEE'S IDOL - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS