SOCCER 1 - ONE LINE BETTER CHANCES MAIDEN PLATE

DANISH WOOD, which was restless in the stalls, was taken out and then reloaded, jumped slow and lost three lengths. Trainer Govender will be advised to have this colt re-schooled before its next engagement. ENDLESS RIVER dropped its head down as the start was effected, losing two lengths. Jockey Domeyer reported that DANISH WOOD took no interest in running, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine the colt and submit a report. SIMPLY BLACK was tightened for galloping room leaving the 350m, when improving into a run between MUSKETS 'N ROSES, which shifted out slightly, and EPICENTRE, which shifted in slightly away from the crop. This led to SIMPLY BLACK and EPICENTRE brushing and EPICENTRE being turned inwards. Thereafter, leaving the 200m, EPICENTRE shifted in away from the crop and brushed SIMPLY BLACK. Jockey du Plooy, the rider of EPICENTRE, appeared before the Board and was advised to ensure he keeps his mounts on a straight course in future. GIFFORD improved at the 100m, into a narrow run on the inside running rail on the inside of MUSKETS 'N ROSES, which shifted in slightly. Shortly thereafter GIFFORD and MUSKETS 'N ROSES brushed which led to MUSKETS 'N ROSES being carried outward by GIFFORD, which rolled out. Jockey Neisius, the rider of MUSKETS 'N ROSES, appeared before the Board and was advised to exercise more care in future. ENDLESS RIVER was held up for a clear run on the heels of SIMPLY BLACK over the final 100m. GIFFORD was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Vet: DANISH WOOD - inspected post race and no obvious abnormalities were detected. ENDLESS RIVER - Epistaxis and was suspended for a period of 180 days (2nd episode). Scratched: FLYING FORTUNE - lame on the right fore.