Race 8: NEXT FAIRVIEW RACEMEETING FRIDAY 2 MAY MR 68 HANDICAP (Open)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 25 April 2025 | 16:35
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R76,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:12.0 3yrs:2.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lady Luck | 4 b. f | 57.5kg | 2 | Mr M K Katjedi | - | 63 | 66 | 5/2 |
| 2nd | Lucky Spirit | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr C R Maujean | 0.5 | 71 | 70 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Fire Alarm TF | 3 ch. f | 60.5kg | 1 | Mr R D Fourie | 0.6 | 74 | 70 | 28/10 |
| 4 | Mister Whistle | 4 b. g | 54.5kg | 10 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 1.1 | 57 | 52 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Light Of Day | 5 b. m | 57.5kg | 8 | Mr I Taka | 3.35 | 63 | 61 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Nikes Ray Of Light | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr S L Naidoo | 3.45 | 69 | 65 | 40/1 |
| 7 | Thunder Master | 6 b. g | 59.0kg (63.0) | 11 | Mr N Baboo | 3.55 | 74 | 80 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Absolu Noir | 8 b. h | 52.0kg | 7 | Mr K Minnie | 3.8 | 52 | 50 | 50/1 |
| 9 | Cruzador | 6 gr. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr C Zackey | 6.3 | 68 | 61 | 25/2 |
| 10 | Samthewiseman | 5 b. g | 55.5kg | 13 | Mr Y Ramzan | 6.8 | 59 | 52 | 25/1 |
| 11 | Pomo's Big Spender | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr L Mxothwa | 7.3 | 71 | 67 | 14/1 |
| 12 | Million Reasons | 3 gr. f | 58.5kg | 6 | Mr S R Khathi | 10.55 | 70 | 66 | 66/1 |
| 13 | Grand Oasis | 3 b. g | 60.5kg | 12 | Mr E W Webber | 99.99 | 74 | 72 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
82.85s
Average Time
83.05s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R664,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Luck | 1 | 63 | 66 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Lucky Spirit | 2 | 71 | 70 | -1 | ||
| Fire Alarm | 3 | 74 | 70 | -1 | -3 | |
| Mister Whistle | 4 | 57 | 52 | -1 | -4 | |
| Light Of Day | 5 | 63 | 61 | -2 | ||
| Nikes Ray Of Light | 6 | 69 | 65 | -2 | -2 | |
| Thunder Master | 7 | 74 | 80 | -2 | + 8 | |
| Absolu Noir | 8 | 52 | 50 | -2 | ||
| Cruzador | 9 | 68 | 61 | -3 | -4 | |
| Samthewiseman | 10 | 59 | 52 | -3 | -4 | |
| Pomo's Big Spender | 11 | 71 | 67 | -3 | -1 | |
| Million Reasons | 12 | 70 | 66 | -4 | ||
| Grand Oasis | 13 | 74 | 72 | -10 | + 8 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) NIKES RAY OF LIGHT (S Naidoo) kicked the back gates in the starting stalls. b) CRUZADOR (C Zackey) stood awkwardly in the stalls. c) LIGHT OF DAY (*I Taka) jumped slow, losing one length. d) ABSOLU NOIR (K Minnie) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) NIKES RAY OF LIGHT (S Naidoo) had to steady when squeezed between FIRE ALARM (R Fourie) and LUCKY SPIRIT (C Maujean), which shifted inwards at approximately the 300m. b) Shortly before the finish line, MISTER WHISTLE (X Ndlovu) had to be steadied when close to the heels of LADY LUCK (MK Katjedi). c) The saddle on GRAND OASIS slipped back in running, which resulted in Jockey E Webber being unable to fully assist his mount. This was confirmed on the video footage. d) LADY LUCK, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer JP Nel was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) MK Katjedi rode LADY LUCK (declared 15h10 on 20250424) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MILLION REASONS - coughing b) NIKES RAY OF LIGHT - mouth injury THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS