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The start of this Race was delayed at the request of the Operator. SEVENTH SONG and MILLER MAN reared in the stalls, were removed, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and withdrawn. HEROIC DEED and ENZO were restless in the stalls. Trainer van Zyl (Jnr) and Trainer Guthrie were advised to re-school these geldings, respectively. HEROIC DEED shifted out away from the crop in the concluding stages. THE ICE WAR and FOREST JUMP raced awkwardly from the 400m. Apprentice Pieterse reported that THE ICE WAR coughed post race. Jockey Habib reported that SOLICITOR GENERAL choked up in the running and did not persevere with his ride in the concluding stages. Jockey Samuel reported that he felt something amiss with ENZO in running. Jockey Veale reported that DARKEST DAWN made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. In view of the Starter's report with regard to SEVENTH SONG, this gelding's starting stall certificate is withdrawn and it was suspended for a period of 7 days and until such time as it proves tractable with a companion on a race day. SEVENTH SONG may not be presented for re-passing during this period. In view of the Starter's report with regard to MILLER MAN, this colt's starting stall certificate is withdrawn and it was suspended for a period of 7 days and until such time as it proves tractable with a companion. MILLER MAN may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer Anthony was advised. Jockey Wright signed an admission of guilt for a contravention, read in conjunction with Guideline M, in that he struck the horse CARDBOARD COWBOY more than 12 times in the entire Race. In deciding what action to take against Jockey Wright, the Board considered the number of times Jockey Wright struck the horse CARDBOARD COWBOY, the manner in which, Jockey Wright used his crop, and his record in relation to this Rule. Accordingly, a penalty of was imposed. HEROIC DEED was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Vet: THE ICE WAR and SOLICITOR GENERAL - nothing obvious detected. ENZO - lame left fore. Veterinary certificate required prior to re-entry. DARKEST DAWN - abnormal respiratory noise. Scratched: SEVENTH SONG - injured in the stalls, left front and was withdrawn by the Veterinary Surgeon. MILLER MAN - injured in the stalls, head injury and was withdrawn by the Veterinary Surgeon.