There was an objection in the third race at Turffontein on Saturday when a horse labelled the best bet on the card had his rider lose a lead bag at the 600m, with the jockey returning 4,8kgs underweight.
Eagle-eyed veteran commentator Clyde Basel picked up the flying equipment and an awkward looking Kabelo Matsunyane on the fancied Stuart Pettigrew-trained Castletown during the running of the third race, a Graduation Plate.
Kabelo Matsunyane – testing moment for the youngster (photo: SAJA)
Despite looking awkward in the saddle, Matsunyane managed to get Castletown running strongly, but he was a neck short of Keagan de Melo and Invincible Warrior (5-2) at the line.
The hooter went after Matsunyane weighed in 4,8kgs under his allotted 60kgs.
Castletown was subsequently disqualified and placed last.
The result was amended to 4-5-2-3.
In a six horse field, the Place Accumulator minimum dividend was R2-40 after the opening leg.
The Sporting Post fielded a few calls from angry punters.
Apparently Castletown drifted from 1-3 to 8-10 at the off.
The official Stipes Report will be available this evening.
