ITSARUSH.CO.ZA WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE (2 YEAR OLD FILLIES)

EMPRESS JOSEPHINE refused to load and was subsequently scratched by the starter. this caused a delay to the start of this race. EMPRESS JOSEPHINE refused to load and was subsequently scratched. The starting stalls certificate for this filly was withdrawn. ROCK OF MADEIRA was restless in the stalls. Trainer Moffatt was advised to re-school this filly prior to its next engagement. KISUMU jumped awkwardly. SEVENTH ROCK PARTY was slow into stride. During the saddling process it was established that the screws on the sectional timing devices were protruding significantly on a number of the devices. It was decided, by the Stipendiary Board, to remove these devices until such time as the screws could be modified to be flush to the surface. In view of the Starter's report with regard to EMPRESS JOSEPHINE, this filly was suspended for a period of 7 days and until such time as it proves tractable loading into the starting stalls with a companion. EMPRESS JOSEPHINE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Jockey Zackey reported that DECADENT LADY changed strides continually in running. PRINCESS NICOLE, which was hanging in and shifted in away from the crop from the 400m, had to steady to avoid running onto the heels of BALLETTO at the 100m. In the concluding stages Jockey Bantam stopped riding PRINCESS NICOLE for a number of strides, when clearly in second place. He then continued with his ride when SEVEN SEAS moved up into a threatening position on his outside. Jockey Bantam appeared before the Board, was shown the footage and advised to ride his mounts out to the end of a race in future. BALLETTO was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. EMPRESS JOSEPHINE proceeded to the start in Club colors (blue, black cap). Vet: DECADENT LADY - not striding out left front. HELLO HAPPINESS - coughing. ROCK OF MADEIRA - speedy cut right hind. Scratched: EMPRESS JOSEPHINE - refused to load.