Race 8: CHAMPAGNE STAKES (Grade 3) (For Horses 3-years and older)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Monday, 21 April 2025 | 15:50
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R250,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:10.5 3yrs:2.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:3.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tenango | 4 b. g | 55.0kg | 4 | Mr A C Fortune | - | 104 | 126 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Gem King | 6 b. g | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr A Arries | 2.0 | 108 | 108 | 25/1 |
| 3rd | All Out For Six TF | 3 b. c | 54.5kg | 6 | Mr R D Fourie | 2.75 | 117 | 117 | 18/10 |
| 4 | Silver Falcon | 6 b. g | 55.0kg | 9 | Mr C Zackey | 3.25 | 109 | 106 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Dance Variety | 2 b. c | 57.5kg | 11 | Mr P C Orffer | 5.0 | 112 | 114 | 25/1 |
| 6 | Seeking The Stars | 7 ch. g | 61.0kg | 8 | Mr G J Lerena | 5.05 | 123 | 116 | 8/1 |
| 7 | Lion Rampart | 3 b. g | 55.5kg | 10 | Mr S D Veale | 5.1 | 111 | 113 | 14/1 |
| 8 | We're Jamming | 5 b. g | 57.0kg | 7 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 5.15 | 108 | 108 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Captain West | 3 ch. g | 52.0kg | 5 | Mr K Matsunyane | 5.35 | 99 | 102 | 5/1 |
| 10 | Sugar Mountain | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 2 | Mr G Wright | 7.85 | 114 | 122 | 33/1 |
| 11 | Waterberry Lane | 6 b. g | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr O Noach | 15.85 | 108 | 108 | 66/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
70.82s
Average Time
71.92s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,245,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenango | 1 | 104 | 126 | + 7 | + 15 | |
| Gem King | 2 | 108 | 108 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| All Out For Six | 3 | 117 | 117 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Silver Falcon | 4 | 109 | 106 | -2 | -1 | |
| Dance Variety | 5 | 112 | 114 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Seeking The Stars | 6 | 123 | 116 | -2 | -5 | |
| Lion Rampart | 7 | 111 | 113 | -2 | + 4 | |
| We're Jamming | 8 | 108 | 108 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Captain West | 9 | 99 | 102 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Sugar Mountain | 10 | 114 | 122 | -3 | + 11 | |
| Waterberry Lane | 11 | 108 | 108 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) WE'RE JAMMING (JP van der Merwe) and SILVER FALCON (C Zackey) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Approaching the 400m SUGAR MOUNTAIN (G Wright) was steadied for a number of strides and directed outwards when unable to secure a narrow run between the inside running rail and CAPTAIN WEST (K Matsunyane). b) Approaching the 100m LION RAMPART (S Veale) rolled inwards and made slight contact with SEEKING THE STARS (G Lerena). Thereafter LION RAMPART (S Veale) and SEEKING THE STARS (G Lerena) brushed shortly before the finish. c) WATERBERRY LANE (O Noach) returned with a bilateral epistaxis due to an exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage and is suspended for a period of 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa in terms of Rule 93.1. (Dr E Reynders) d) TENANGO, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Bass-Robinson was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) WATERBERRY LANE - bilateral epistaxis. Suspended 60 days. Rule 93.1 applied THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS