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THE STARTER REPORTED: a) LAVA FIELDS (K Steyn), HAT'S LADY (D Ashby) and KAMARIA (L Mxothwa) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At the 200m VENETIAN MOONLIGHT (C Zackey) was carried inwards marginally by GLOBAL LADY (R Fourie), which shifted in away from the crop and had to be straightened. b) Leaving the 300m WINNING GRACE (*KJ Lihaba) was directed to the outside of TUNE AGAIN (Y Ramzan) to secure clear running. c) In view of the performance of VENETIAN MOONLIGHT (C Zackey) which, after being carried inwards at the 200m, tired quickly in the latter stages. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) Jockey Wes Marwing was questioned regarding his riding of STRING OF LIGHTS in the concluding stages where the Stewards pointed out to him that there appeared to be a hesitation in his riding. Mr Marwing conceded that he had misjudged the position of the finishing post and that there had been a momentary hesitation with his riding. The Stewards pointed out to Jockey Marwing that he is required to ride his mounts fully until the finish line but felt that his finishing position in this instance had not been compromised. The Stewards advised Mr Marwing to ensure that he is fully aware of where the finishing line is positioned and to ride to the finish in future engagements. e) Trainer K Mitchley was charged with a contravention of Rule 57.1.2 in that she failed to ensure that WINNING GRACE was presented in the security area at least 60 minutes before the official starting time of the second (2nd) race. Trainer K Mitchley signed Admission of Guilt and was fined R1 000,00. f) Trainer JVA Strydom was charged with a contravention of Rule 57.1.2 in that he failed to ensure that LAVA FIELDS was presented in the security area at least 60 minutes before the official starting time of the second (2nd) race. Trainer JVA Strydom signed Admission of Guilt and was fined R1 000,00. g) Trainer M Turner was charged with a contravention of Rule 57.1.2 in that she failed to ensure that ROADLESSTRAVELLED was presented in the security area at least 60 minutes before the official starting time of the second (2nd) race. Trainer M Turner signed Admission of Guilt and was fined R1 000,00. h) Trainer L Lotz was charged with a contravention of Rule 57.1.2 in that he failed to ensure that TUNE AGAIN was presented in the security area at least 60 minutes before the official starting time of the second (2nd) race. Assistant Trainer A Lotz, acting on behalf of Trainer L Lotz, signed Admission of Guilt and Trainer L Lotz was fined R1 000,00. i) GLOBAL LADY, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) Race 2 contd. JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) L Mxothwa rode KAMARIA (declared 12h26 on 20240208) b) E Webber rode SUNSET ROAR (declared 08h54 on 20240209) c) ROADLESSTRAVELLED raced with blinkers (declared 14h57 on 20240205) d) Wes Marwing (STRING OF LIGHTS) rode +0.5kg (54.6kgs) e) K Steyn (LAVA FIELDS) rode +1.5kg of which 1kg was carded (53.4kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) VENETIAN MOONLIGHT - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) NTOMBENCANE - chronic scalp wound left hind