Race 8: RACING TODAY NOVICE HANDICAP (For Maidens & 1 time winners)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Sunday, 27 April 2025 | 16:20
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R100,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Impact Investor | 2 b. c | 52.0kg | 3 | - | - | - | 77 | 16/1 |
| - | Bosum Buddy | 3 gr. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr Wesley Marwing | - | - | 85 | 7/2 |
| 1st | Espinoza TF | 3 b. g | 54.0kg | 1 | Mr K J Lihaba | - | 80 | 97 | 2/1 |
| 2nd | Pennsylvania | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr M K Katjedi | 2.25 | 90 | 94 | 17/2 |
| 3rd | One Party | 3 ch. f | 48.5kg (52.5) | 2 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 3.35 | 77 | 75 | 7/1 |
| 4 | Theres A Light | 4 b. g | 54.5kg | 3 | Mr K A Brewer | 4.95 | 77 | 76 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Halcyon | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 6 | Mr P Mxoli | 10.95 | 86 | 72 | 13/2 |
| 6 | Heavyliesthecrown | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 5 | Mr C R Maujean | 13.25 | 85 | 82 | 9/4 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
72.67s
Average Time
72.39s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,005,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espinoza | 1 | 80 | 97 | + 7 | + 10 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 90 | 94 | -1 | + 5 | |
| One Party | 3 | 77 | 75 | -2 | ||
| Theres A Light | 4 | 77 | 76 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Halcyon | 5 | 86 | 72 | -4 | -10 | |
| Heavyliesthecrown | 6 | 85 | 82 | -5 | + 2 | |
| Impact Investor | None | - | 77 | - | -193 | - |
| Bosum Buddy | None | - | 85 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) HALCYON (P Mxoli) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) HEAVYLIESTHECROWN (C Maujean) over-raced in the early and middle stages and Jockey C Maujean did not persevere with his riding from the 200m. Thereafter, Jockey C Maujean reported that this filly did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) Jockey P Mxoli reported that HALCYON made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) ESPINOZA (*K J Lihaba), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S M Naidoo advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) HEAVYLIESTHECROWN was ridden by Jockey C Maujean (declared 25 April 2025 at 11H54). b) HALCYON was ridden by Jockey P Mxoli (declared 25 April 2025 at 12H43). c) PENNSYLVANIA was ridden by Jockey M K Katjedi (declared 25 April 2025 at 12H47). d) ONE PARTY was ridden by Apprentice *G Samo-Burthia (declared 26 April 2025 at 09H55). e) THERES A LIGHT was ridden by Jockey K A Brewer (declared 27 April 2025 at 13H44). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) HEAVYLIESTHECROWN not striding out left hind. b) HALCYON abnormal respiratory noise. c) PENNSYLVANIA fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) BOSUM BUDDY under 8 days suspension. Advised 22 April 2025 at 09H41. b) IMPACT INVESTOR virus (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 8 contd.