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THE STARTER REPORTED: a) FIRST LORD dislodged Work Rider X Mlunguzi while proceeding to the start, bolted the course and was withdrawn, causing a delay. b) DANCING IN WINTER dislodged Work Rider J Dhlamini while proceeding to the start, bolted the course, was taken in hand, examined by the course Veterinary Surgeon and withdrawn, causing a further delay. c) QUEEN OFTHE PALACE (+M July) was injured during the loading process and withdrawn. d) HAT MAN (+S Liyaba) rushed the front gates of the starting stalls. e) ALLEY OF FACT (+S Nqoloba) and GOTCHA BUZZ (+MZ Naki) jumped slow, losing two lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Due to a technical issue in the Boardroom, the start of this race was further delayed. This was brought to the attention of the Racing Operator's technical team. b) ALLEY OF FACT proved difficult proceeding to the start and Work Rider S Nqoloba dismounted at the 400m and led this gelding to the 800m, where he remounted. Thereafter, ALLEY OF FACT had to be led by a Handler to the start. Trainer K Mitchley was advised that should this gelding behave in a similar manner in future engagements, it may be suspended. c) GOTCHA BUZZ (+MZ Naki) took an awkward stride at approximately the 400m. d) ALLEY OF FACT (+S Nqoloba) shifted inwards from approximately the 400m. e) FLASH LIGHTNING (+H Tsewu), which was hanging in, was allowed to shift inwards without any attempt to straighten by Work Rider H Tsewu from the 200m. Work Rider representative, Mr M Mienie, will be advised that Work Rider H Tsewu will be required to attend the Work Rider's Training program and be re-passed suitable to ride in Work Rider races prior to accepting any future riding engagements. f) DYNAMITE JET (+A Mbumbulu) was hanging out throughout. g) WAR SWORD, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer DA McKenzie was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Work Rider H Tsewu rode FLASH LIGHTNING (declared 10h13 on 20240920) b) Work Rider MZ Naki rode GOTCHA BUZZ (declared 11h30 on 20240918) c) FLASH LIGHTNING raced with alumite bar shoes in front; unshod behind (declared 12h49 on 20240916) d) HAT MAN raced with a tongue tie (declared 06h44 on 20240917) e) ALLEY OF FACT raced with a tongue tie (declared 07h10 on 20240919) f) DYNAMITE JET raced without a compression mask (declared 10h36 on 20240918) g) LUCKY SPIRIT raced with alumites and without blinkers (declared 08h05 on 20240917) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) GOTCHA BUZZ: Mr P J van Staden Colours: Black, gold maltese cross, gold sleeves and collar, quartered cap (sold with engagement) THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) FIRST LORD - bolted b) QUEEN OFTHE PALACE - injured left hind c) DANCING IN WINTER - bolted SCRATCHED: a) PONTE VECCHIO - not eating up. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 06h28 on 20240920) b) EXTRACTION - elevated temperature. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 09h40 on 20240920) c) FIRST LORD - bolted the course (declared 12h40 on 20240920) d) DANCING IN WINTER - bolted the course (declared 12h45 on 20240920) e) QUEEN OFTHE PALACE - injured in the stalls. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 12h51 on 20240920)