FOLLOW GOLD CIRCLE ON FACEBOOK MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies & Mares)

BRAVE LASS and IMPERMEABLE lost one length, respectively. CAPTIVE GOLD was restless in the stalls. Jockey Marcus appeared before the Board and was afforded the opportunity to place on record any factors which, in his opinion, contributed to the poor performance of CAPTIVE GOLD. In this regard, he explained that, CAPTIVE GOLD had raced to the lead economically and had enjoyed the run of the Race throughout. However, when asked for a finishing effort, this filly had nothing to come. The Board noted the explanation of Jockey Marcus which was corroborated by the patrol films. Notwithstanding this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. Trainer D Howells will be requested to report back to the Stipendiary Board on the condition of this filly on return to the stables. Jockey D Dillon signed an admission of guilt for a contravention, read in conjunction with Guideline M, in that he struck the horse STRATPLAN DORA more than 12 times in the entire Race. In deciding what action to take against Jockey Dillon the Board considered the number of times he struck the horse STRATPLAN DORA, the distance over which and the manner in which, Jockey Dillon used his crop and his record in relation to this Rule. Accordingly, a penalty of was imposed. The lead rope of GALWAY GIRL was not removed prior to the jump and became dislodged shortly after the start. GALWAY GIRL was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. CAPTIVE GOLD raced with cheek pieces. Vet: DISNEY PRINCESS - fatigued. CAPTIVE GOLD - nothing obvious detected. Speedy cut right hind. BRAVE LASS - cast right hind shoe, cut into heel. Scratched: NOBLE DIANA - abnormal blood count. ISIKHWAMI SAMI - elevated temperature.