RACING. IT'S A RUSH (MR 78) HANDICAP

The start of this Race was delayed due to the delay in the previous race and SONG JET proving stubborn to load. The starting stalls certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn and it was suspended for a period of 7 days and until recertified tractable. CASEY NOVAK stood, losing 4 lengths. Trainer Miller was advised to re-school this gelding prior to its next engagement. LA TOURELLE was slow, losing 2 lengths. SUB SHAAWES was slow into stride. TAIWAN TREASURE was slow, losing 1 length. The Board, in consultation with the Starter, and after reviewing the loading procedure with regard to CASEY NOVAK, was of the opinion that this gelding had not been loaded as requested by Trainer Miller and in view of this decided not to withdraw the starting stalls certificate in respect of CASEY NOVAK, however, requested Trainer Miller to re-school this gelding prior to its next engagement. Apprentice Habib reported that he felt something amiss with LA TOURELLE in running. Jockey Khumalo reported that IL PALIO made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. Jockey Herholdt reported that he felt something amiss with GIANT STRIDES and eased this gelding out of the race approaching the 1200m. Jockey Yeni reported that MASTER BARRY did not stride freely in running and did not persevere with his ride in the concluding stages. LORD VICTORIOUS commenced to give ground to the field into the straight and Jockey Chambers did not persevere with his ride in the concluding stages. Jockey Pretorius reported that he felt something amiss with TAIWAN TREASURE in running. SEATTLE SUNSET was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Vet: LA TOURELLE - lame right front. IL PALIO - abnormal respiratory noise. GIANT STRIDES - examined post race, no significant findings. TAIWAN TREASURE - lame left front. Scratched: TRADE EMBLEM - injured in transit.