ALL TO COME SOPHOMORE PLATE (For 3 year-olds)

THE STARTER REPORTED A) GLOBAL DRUMMER was slow away and lost 1 length. B) MOON GAME was stubborn loading. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED A) TIGER IN THE SUN (X Ndlovu) hung in from the 200m. B) In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning BLOOM, and in terms of Rule 93.1, this filly is suspended for 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority. Trainer A C Greeff was advised. C) Jockey X Ndlovu signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he struck the horse TIGER IN THE SUN more than 12 times in the entire race. In deciding on a suitable penalty, the Board took into consideration Jockey X Ndlovu's poor record in relation to Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) and therefore a penalty of a R1500 fine was imposed. D) Jockey S Naidoo signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he struck the horse BALTIC BEAT more than 12 times in the entire race. A penalty of a R750 fine was imposed. E) The winner TIGER IN THE SUN was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis, Trainer A C Greeff advised (LM). F) The second placed horse MOON GAME was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis, Trainer S B Kotzen advised (LM). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES A) GLOBAL DRUMMER raced equipped with a tongue tie and with a compression mask (08:13 - 28/01/2021). THERE WERE NO RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED A) ANCIENT TIMES speedy cut right hind. B) BLOOM speedy cut right hind and bilateral epistaxis, 60 days suspension applies. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.