SOCCER GG MAIDEN PLATE

STORM HAWK proved stubborn loading and subsequently FOUR STRIPES broke through the front gate, was restrained by the rider, returned to the start, inspected by the Veterinary Surgeon, declared fit to race and reloaded. These incidents caused a delay to the start of this Race. The starting stalls certificate for STORM HAWK and FOUR STRIPES have been withdrawn. MANOEUVRE lost 1 length. KINGS LANDING lost 2 lengths. In view of the Starter's report with regard to STORM HAWK, this gelding was suspended for a period of 30 days and until such time as it proves tractable loading into the starting stalls. STORM HAWK may not be presented for repassing during this period. In view of the Starter's report with regard to FOUR STRIPES, this gelding was suspended for a period of 7 days and until such time as it proves tractable loading into the starting stalls. FOUR STRIPES may not be presented for repassing during this period. Jockey Penny reported that he felt something amiss with ISLAND RHYTHM in running and did not persevere with his ride in the concluding stages. In view of the performance from MONCOEURENSUCRE, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. Jockey Habib reported that STORM HAWK did not stride out freely in running and did not persevere with his ride from the 400m. Jockey Munger signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined for a contravention, read with Guideline M on the use of the crop, in that he used his crop with excessive frequency whilst riding the horse KINGS LANDING. Jockey van Rensburg, the rider of RED HOT RUSSIAN, dropped his crop at approximately the 100m. RED HOT RUSSIAN was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. OBEROY raced equipped with a tongue tie. MONCOEURENSUCRE raced unshod in front, alumites behind. STORM HAWK raced in Club colours with the Stewards permission. Vet: ISLAND RHYTHM - lame left front. MONCOEURENSUCRE - not striding out left front. STORM HAWK - lame right front.