TAB TELEBET 0861 000 822 MAIDEN PLATE (FILLIES & MARES)

BID BEFORE SUNSET was slow losing two lengths and thereafter was slow into stride. MUSCARI and RABIA THE REBEL were slow losing one length and thereafter were slow into stride. In view of the report from the Veterinary Surgeon regarding AYYALEH, Trainer Reeves has been advised that he will be required to notify the Stipendiary Board when he next enters AYYALEH, in order that the Stipendiary Board and a nominated Veterinary Surgeon, may pass her fit to race. In view of the report from the Veterinary Surgeon regarding WATERBABY, Trainer Reeves has been advised that he will be required to notify the Stipendiary Board when he next enters WATERBABY, in order that the Stipendiary Board and a nominated Veterinary Surgeon, may pass her fit to race. At about the 150m, MUSCARI stumbled and became severely unbalanced when bumped outwards by WATERBABY, which was hanging out. Jockey Van Niekerk, the rider of WATERBABY, was charged with a contravention, in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to MUSCARI when he shifted out at about the 150m. Jockey van Niekerk signed an Admission of Guilt, in coming to a suitable penalty the Board took into consideration the degree of interference and the consequences thereof, and he was suspended from riding in races for a period of 10 days. At about the 150m, SCARLETT SECRET and TALLY-HO had to steady off the heels of GLAMOROUS LIFE, which raced green and was carried out by AYYALEH, which shifted out gradually. Jockey Africa appeared before the Board and was advised to take stronger measures to keep his mount straight in future. MADAME DEFARGE raced green. Jockey Cele reported that GILLIAN did not stride out freely in running. IT IS WHAT IT IS and BID BEFORE SUNSET were selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. TOUGH LOVE raced fitted with ear muffs. The Ownership of MADAME DEFARGE should read: Mr K Kotzen; and the Colours are: Red, white spot, red sleeves and cap, white star. Jockey Andrews rode TALLY-HO. The Club's Medical Officer stood down Jockey Marwing for the remainder of the day on medical grounds. Vet: AYYALEH - returned lame on the right hind. GILLIAN - inspected post race and no obvious abnormalities were detected. MUSCARI - returned not striding out on the right hind. WATERBABY - returned lame on the left hind (non weight bearing).