CHAMPION OWNER: DRAKENSTEIN STUD (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert) MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) DRAGONHEART (L Nhlapo) reared as the start was effected. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer J J van Vuuren to be advised. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) A race review was called into the start of this race with regards DRAGONHEART (L Nhlapo) in stall gate 7. The Stewards established that this gelding was restless, reared as the start was effected and dislodged Jockey L Nhlapo. When assessing this incident, the Stewards were of the view that the front gates had opened on terms, that the Handler had released this gelding timeously and that the incident was as a consequence of DRAGONHEART's own behaviour and in terms of the provisions of Rule 61.5.10.3 was declared a runner. b) Leaving the 200m, STONE OF SCONE (S Moodley), which commenced to hang in, was steadied momentarily, when awkwardly placed on the heels of PALACE PRINCE (M Yeni), which shifted out away from the crop and was straightened. c) Jockey D Schwarz (TROMBETTISTA) did not persevere with his riding in the concluding stages. Thereafter, Jockey D Schwarz reported that he felt something amiss with this gelding in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) Jockey K Matsunyane reported that LANCE ALOT made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. e) In view of the Starter's report with regard to DRAGONHEART, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 9 June 2025 to 15 June 2025. DRAGONHEART may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer J J van Vuuren to be advised. f) In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning TROMBETTISTA, and in terms of Rule 93.1, this gelding is suspended indefinitely from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority. Trainer B D Botes was advised. g) PALACE PRINCE (M Yeni), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee P de Palma, acting on behalf of Trainer S J Gray, was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) OLD FASHIONED raced without blinkers (declared 3 June 2025 at 07H26). b) LANCE A LOT raced with a tongue tie on (declared 5 June 2025 at 10H04). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) TROMBETTISTA bilateral epistaxis (3rd episode), recommended indefinite suspension. Trainer B D Botes was advised (MB). b) LANCE ALOT not striding out in front, c) DRAGONHEART mouth injury. SCRATCHED: a) EMERALD FORGE swollen right front fetlock (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). Race 4 contd. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.