WELCOME TO THE VAAL WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (FILLIES & MARES)

GREEK HONEY and OBLIVION were stubborn loading. WHITE SWAN was slow into stride. Leaving the 300m LOVE TRYST, which was tightened for galloping room on the inside of LIVELY DEBATE, was accidentally struck across the face by Workrider Semela. Workrider Semela, the rider of LIVELY DEBATE, appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and advised to be more aware of other horses' positions relative to his in a race. Approaching the 1600m LOVE TRYST had to ease off the heels of GREEK HONEY, which shifted in. Workrider Mundlovu signed an Admission of Guilt for a contravention in that he, as the rider of GREEK HONEY, failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to LOVE TRYST when he shifted in approaching the 1600m. He was suspended from riding in one workriders' race. COSMO RUSSE was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Workrider Gwingwizha appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of a race. An Admission of Guilt was issued to Workrider Ndlovu for a contravention in that he failed to inform the Stipendiary Board immediately he became aware that he was unable to fulfil his riding engagement/s. LOVE TRYST raced in Club colours with the Stewards permission.