ITSARUSH.CO.ZA WELCOMES YOU WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (FILLIES & MARES)

RUSALKA and HOLA CHIQUITA were nervous in the stalls and reared at the off. POLLYMANIA was stubborn loading and was slow into stride. COMET PATH rushed the front gate and dislodged Workrider Mhlongo. QUEEN MAKEDA was slow into stride. Workrider Sosikela signed an admission of guilt for a contravention, read with Guideline C on the use of the crop, in that he struck the horse POLLYMANIA more than three times on consecutive strides. A penalty of a suspension from riding in one Workriders meeting was imposed. Workrider Watson signed an admission of guilt for a contravention in that, whilst riding the horse GOOD TIMES ROLL, he saluted in a celebratory gesture prior to the finish line. A penalty of a suspension from riding in one Workriders meeting was imposed. The start of this race was reviewed with regards to COMET PATH in stall gate four and it was established that this filly jumped awkwardly outwards and dislodged Workrider Mhlongo. The Stewards were satisfied that COMET PATH had not been impeded in anyway and was declared a runner. GOOD TIMES ROLL was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. TERRA CREEK GIRL raced unshod all round. Vet: QUEEN MAKEDA - coughed post-race. POLLYMANIA - cast right fore shoe.