RACE COAST SALES SLIPPER (2yo R100 000 Win Bonus (Non-Black Type))

TURN IT UP (K de Melo) proved reluctant proceeding to the start which in turn led to the late positioning of the stalls on the track. Thereafter during the loading process, TURN IT UP (K de Melo) became restless. This colt was released from the starting stalls, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded. These incidents caused a delay to the start of this race. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) TURN IT UP (K de Melo) was restless in the stalls. Released from the stalls, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded. b) STATUS SYMBOL (M K Katjedi) lost 1 length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED (JN) : a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. b) Shortly after the start OCEAN MISTRESS (M Yeni) was tightened for galloping room between CHERRYBLOSSOMPINK (M Michel) and ERIK DUBOIS (S Veale). c) WORLD SERIES (R Fourie) and RED SPICE (C Zackey) raced wide around the turn. d) Leaving the 200m OCEAN MISTRESS (M Yeni) and PREACHER MAN (J P v'd Merwe) came together and brushed. e) At the 200m CHERRYBLOSSOMPINK (M Michel), which had come to the end of its run, was directed inwards, away from the heels of ERIK DUBOIS (S Veale) which shifted out away from the crop and was steadied to avoid the heels of SECRETARY BIRD (S Moodley). f) At the 100m STATUS SYMBOL (M K Katjedi) was directed outwards, away from the heels of CHAMPAGNE CASTLE (R A Venniker) which commenced to hang out from the 250m. g) Jockey M Yeni reported that OCEAN MISTRESS made an abnormal respiratory noise in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. h) Jockey R Fourie reported that WORLD SERIES did not stride out freely in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. i) In view of the performance of WORLD ATTRACTION (C Murray) (6.60 lengths, 5/1 in the betting), the Veteirnary Surgeon was requested to examine. Trainers M/M De Kock will be asked to report back on the condition of this colt on return to stables. j) TURN IT UP (K de Melo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S G Tarry was advised (DZ). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) STATUS SYMBOL raced equipped with a compression mask and fitted with a tongue tie (advised 09.04.2026/08h53). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) OCEAN MISTRESS : Cut into left front. b) WORLD SERIES : Not striding out right front. c) TURN IT UP : Cut into left hind. d) RED SPICE : Mouth injury. e) WORLD ATTRACTION : Nothing obvious detected. f) PREACHER MAN : Abrasion right hind and in season. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS : DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.