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RIVER TRIP was stubborn loading. Assistant Trainer Potgieter was advised to re-school this gelding prior to its next engagement. MR HURRICANE reared in the stalls. Trainer Sage was advised to re-school this gelding prior to its next engagement. BARBEL RUN and BRAVE VISION lost one length. Jockey Lerena, the rider of RIVER TRIP, reported that this gelding did not stride out freely in running. Assistant Trainer Potgieter was advised to report back to the Board on the condition of this horse on its return to the stable. Jockey Strydom, the rider of BRAVE VISION, reported that this colt did not stride out freely in running. Trainer Botes was advised to report back to the Board on the condition of this horse on its return to the stable. In view of the performance of CELLARMASTER, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this horse. Trainer Peter was advised to report back to the Board on the condition of this horse on its return to the stable. In view of the performance of DUTY DANCE, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. Jockey Auchuraz, the rider of TURBO TOM, appeared before the Board and was advised to present himself immediately after the running of each race in which he rides to be weighed in by the Clerk of Scales. When questioned regarding his ride on TURBO TOM, Mr Aucharuz told the Stewards that he had difficulty in getting this gelding to change stride in the closing stages and had not ridden in his usual forceful manner. The Stewards noted his explanation but advised him to ride with sufficient vigour and purpose in future to leave no room for query from the Stewards. ZORTZIKO was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Vet: RIVER TRIP and CELLARMASTER - examined post race, no significant findings. BRAVE VISION and DUTY DANCE - examined post race, nothing obvious detected. KINGS WILD - coughing. Scratched: GREAT FOX - change of venue advised. The course farrier on duty did not report there to be anything amiss with the shoes fitted to the horses that raced at today's race meeting. The passports of all the runners that raced at today's race meeting were checked, identities, AHS and Equine Influenza vaccinations confirmed, as per normal procedure.