WAGS WALLOP MERIT RATED 64 HANDICAP (Open) | 06 Dec 2025

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Zafar	Mr M J Thackeray	3	60.0kg	64	77	77	Won	—	S	O: Mesdames Edith Tapfuma & A G Mason T: Mr T L Mason
2	Battle Of Seattle	Mr L Nhlapo	5	59.0kg	62	57	57	+2.50	—	S	O: Mr C J Danckwerts T: Mr T L Mason
3	Captain Carnage Line	Mr K L Derere	4	54.0kg	60	60	60	+2.55	—	Y	O: Mr D H & Mrs J L Cocksedge T: Mrs D J Swanson
4	Prince Of Denmark	Mr P Mxoli	2	55.0kg	54	57	57	+3.55	—	Y	O: Messrs M B Mallett, K Smith, P D Parham & Mrs A L Parham T: Mrs A L Parham
5	Copper Fire	Mr J R Syster	1	58.5kg	61	58	58	+4.05	—	EM Y	O: Centaur Syndicate (Nom: Mr C J Danckwerts) T: Mrs D J Swanson

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) During the loading process, COPPER FIRE (J R Syster) broke through the front gates. Thereafter, during the loading process, COPPER FIRE (J R Syster) and PRINCE OF DENMARK (P Mxoli) broke through the front gates simultaneously. The starting stall certificate for COPPER FIRE has been withdrawn. Trainer D Swanson was advised (AH). The starting stall certificate for PRINCE OF DENMARK has been withdrawn. Stable Employee M Ncube, acting on behalf of Trainer A Parham, was advised (AH). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) During the loading process, COPPER FIRE broke through the front gates, was restrained by Jockey J R Syster, returned to the start, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded. Thereafter, during the loading process, COPPER FIRE (J R Syster) and PRINCE OF DENMARK (P Mxoli) broke through the front gates simultaneously. These horses were restrained by their Riders, returned to the start, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to COPPER FIRE, this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Trainer D Swanson was advised. c) In view of the Starter's report with regard to PRINCE OF DENMARK, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Stable Employee M Ncube, acting on behalf of Trainer A Parham, advised. d) ZAFAR (M Thackeray), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer T Mason advised (AH). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) CAPTAIN CARNAGE was ridden by Jockey K Derere (declared 6 December 2025 at 10H01). Stipes permission as Jockey D Daniels experienced a luggage delay at the airport. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: b) COPPER FIRE raced equipped with ear muffs (declared 6 December 2025 at 10H00). THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.