TAB 4RACING APP MR 88 HANDICAP (Open)

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) PAS DE NOM was unruly behind the stalls, stubborn loading and thereafter, refused to jump. b) OVERTURE was nervous in the stalls and jumped slow, losing two lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (13h38) b) AUGUSTA ROSSO had to steady when awkwardly placed on the heels of THE WINTER LAKE, which was carried inwards by WAROFDYNAMITE, which in turn was carried in by GORGEOUS CAPE, which shifted in at the 1000m. Jockey E Webber (GORGEOUS CAPE) appeared before the Board and was advised to be more aware of and give room to other runners when shifting ground. c) Jockey M van Rensburg reported that CIAN THE CONQUEROR coughed post-race. The Veterinarian was requested to examine this gelding. d) In view of the performance of THE WINTER LAKE, the Veterinarian was requested to examine this gelding. e) In view of the report from the Starter regarding PAS DE NOM, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended for 14 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as he proves to be tractable to load and jump on terms with a companion. (Suspension dates: 25/07/2026 to 07/08/2026, both dates inclusive). PAS DE NOM may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer JVA Strydom was advised. f) Jockey X Ndlovu was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline B on the use of the crop) in that he struck DUPONT EMERALD with his crop arm above shoulder height. Jockey X Ndlovu signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined R1 000.00. Jockey X Ndlovu was advised that his use of the crop had come under the notice of the Stewards. He was advised that should he continue to use his crop in this manner, stricter sanctions may be applied. g) NORTH STAR, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) h) WAROFDYNAMITE, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer K Mitchley was advised. (LM) THE VETERINARIAN REPORTED: a) THE WINTER LAKE - examined post-race. Coughing. b) CIAN THE CONQUEROR - examined post-race. Coughing & scalp wound right hind. c) OVERTURE - coughing. SCRATCHED: a) FOREST SPY - change of surface. (advised 15h35 on 20260723) b) ASTRONOMICAL BOY - change of surface. (advised 11h16 on 20260723)