JUST DYNAMICS WORK RIDERS' MAIDEN PLATE

ETERNAL LOVE dropped its head down as the start was effected, jumped awkwardly, losing two lengths and thereafter was slow into stride. SOMERSET SKYE jumped awkwardly, losing one length and thereafter was slow into stride. The start of this race was reviewed with regard to draw 7, ETERNAL LOVE, which threw its head down as the start was effected losing ground, and after reviewing the patrol films the Board declared the gelding to be a runner. In view of the performance from SOMERSET SKYE, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine the filly and submit a report. BOSTON PARTICLE was hanging out in the latter stages. Work rider Tamela, the rider of BOSTON PARTICLE, was charged with a contravention, read with Guideline M, in that he used his crop with excessive frequency. Work rider Tamela signed an Admission of Guilt and was suspended from riding in one work rider's race. Work rider Wana, the rider of EAGLE'S CALL, appeared before the Board with Riding Master du Plooy regarding the use of his crop and was advised to improve his crop use when riding in races. IN FULL REGALIA was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. SOMERSET SKYE raced with alumites in front and unshod behind. Vet: SOMERSET SKYE - inspected post race and no obvious abnormalities were detected.