MCPHERSON GROUP WORK RIDERS' MAIDEN PLATE

MAGIC CLOUD jumped awkwardly inwards, was slow, losing one length and thereafter was slow into stride. RICHARD STRAUSS (ARG) was slow, losing one length and thereafter was slow into stride. Work Rider Ndlebe, the rider of MISS WIMBLEDON, was charged with a contravention, read with Guideline 1, Appendix M, in that he failed to weigh out at the carded weight, or at the higher weight confirmed in his engagement with the trainer. Work Rider Ndlebe signed an Admission of Guilt and was suspended for one Work Rider's race. ONEMANWOLFPACK was carried inwards near the 300m by IMPERIAL VELVET, which shifted in away from the crop. Work Rider Tshayisa, the rider of IMPERIAL VELVET, appeared before the Board and was advised to take the necessary measures to keep his mounts on a straight course. Work Rider Jevu was charged with a contravention, read with Guidelines D & M, Appendix L, in that he used his crop in an excessive manner and with excessive force whilst riding ONEMANWOLFPACK. Work Rider Jevu signed an Admission of Guilt and was suspended for one Work Rider's race. RICHARD STRAUSS (ARG) was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.