CELEBRATING CENTURION MEMBER WAYNE KIESWETTER'S BIRTHDAY CLASS 4 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 80)

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) DAS GUTE (M Mjoka) was fractious in the stalls and reared as the start was effected, losing three lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) The Stewards reviewed the start with regard to DAS GUTE (M Mjoka) in stall gate 8 and established that this gelding was fractious in the stalls and had reared as the start was effected. The Stewards were satisfied that any loss of ground at the start was as a result of this gelding's own behaviour and took no further action. In view of the report from the Starter regarding DAS GUTE (M Mjoka), this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as he proves to be tractable to load with a companion on a race day. (Suspension dates: 29/12/2024 to 04/01/2025 inclusive). DAS GUTE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. b) MONT LOISIR (K Steyn) was hanging out from the 400m. c) Jockeys G Wright and JP van der Merwe reported that ELIZABEDI GOLD and DANCINGTOTHELIGHT respectively did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine these geldings. d) Jockey A Domeyer was charged with a contravention of Rule 55.4 in that he failed to weigh out at the carded weight on MAJOR MASTER, or at the higher weight confirmed in his engagement with the Trainer, which resulted in a change of Rider. Jockey A Domeyer signed an admission of guilt and was fined R1000.00. The Stewards considered Mr A Domeyer's record regarding contraventions of Rule 55.4 with regard to weighing out overweight and determined that he be restricted to a riding weight of 58kg's, with immediate effect, and until such time that he is able to exhibit that he can consistently ride at a lower weight to the satisfaction of the Stewards. e) MAJOR MASTER, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Bass-Robinson was advised. (TL) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) ELIZABEDI GOLD raced with a tongue tie (declared 11h00 on 20241223) b) S Veale rode MAJOR MASTER (declared 15h29 on 20241228) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ELIZABEDI GOLD - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) DANCINGTOTHELIGHT - examined post-race. Abnormal respiratory noise & not striding out c) MONT LOISIR - abnormal respiratory noise SCRATCHED: a) COMMANDING - blood disorder. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 09h07 on 20241228)