www.caperacing.co.za MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) SAGE KING (G Cheyne) cast his left front shoe while proceeding to the start, which was replaced, causing a delay. b) JACK AND GINGER (O Noach) was restless in the stalls, jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with SAGE KING (G Cheyne). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) SAGE KING (G Cheyne), which raced green on the bend, was unable to secure a clear run between PIKETBERG ALLEY (R Fourie) and JEM ROCK (F Herholdt) approaching the 300m b) At the 200m HEREDITARY (C Zackey) was momentarily inconvenienced when carried in by JEM ROCK (F Herholdt) which became unbalanced when brushed inwards by PIKETBERG ALLEY (R Fourie), which rolled in slightly. As a consequence, SKY GOD (K de Melo), which was racing on the inside of HEREDITARY (C Zackey), had to be steadied momentarily. Jockey R Fourie appeared before the Board, was shown the race recording and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. c) Jockey O Noach was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he misused his crop by striking JACK AND GINGER more than 12 times in the entire race. Jockey O Noach signed an admission of guilt and was fined R1000,00. In determining penalty, the Board took into account Jockey Noach's recent record in relation to this Rule, the distance over and manner in which Jockey Noach used his crop and the number of strikes (14) over the permissible level. d) PIKETBERG ALLEY, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer GR Puller was advised. (SC) e) HEREDITARY, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AN Marcus was advised. (FB) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) MR LINEBREAKER raced with blinkers (declared 22h59 on 20210812) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS SCRATCHED: a) OCEAN WARRIOR - sold without engagement (declared 20h58 on 20210812)