Race 8: BOOK FOR CHAMPIONS DAY 29 MARCH MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 08 March 2025 | 16:40
Distance:
2400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Afraad | 8 b. g | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr J Gates | - | - | 79 | 28/10 |
| - | Ultimissimo | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr L Nhlapo | - | - | 70 | 33/1 |
| 1st | Romeo's Magic TF | 7 ch. g | 56.0kg | 5 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 72 | 73 | 33/20 |
| 2nd | To The Rescue | 4 b. g | 60.5kg | 3 | Mr K Matsunyane | 2.4 | 82 | 82 | 5/2 |
| 3rd | Rosy Lemon | 5 b. m | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 4.1 | 74 | 72 | 6/1 |
| 4 | Arlington Action | 6 b. g | 58.5kg | 6 | Mr C R Maujean | 5.0 | 77 | 73 | 20/1 |
| 5 | Nuclear Force | 5 b. g | 54.0kg (53.5) | 7 | Mr R Munger | 7.0 | 67 | 61 | 16/1 |
| 6 | Coffeeberry | 5 b. m | 54.0kg (58.0) | 2 | Mr G Dookhit | 7.5 | 76 | 72 | 5/1 |
| 7 | George Handel | 4 b. g | 56.5kg (60.5) | 4 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 9.25 | 82 | 85 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
156.05s
Total Pool
R1,335,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo's Magic | 1 | 72 | 73 | + 7 | -6 | |
| To The Rescue | 2 | 82 | 82 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Rosy Lemon | 3 | 74 | 72 | -2 | ||
| Arlington Action | 4 | 77 | 73 | -2 | -2 | |
| Nuclear Force | 5 | 67 | 61 | -3 | -3 | |
| Coffeeberry | 6 | 76 | 72 | -3 | -1 | |
| George Handel | 7 | 82 | 85 | -4 | + 7 | |
| Afraad | None | - | 79 | - | -193 | - |
| Ultimissimo | None | - | 70 | - | -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) COFFEEBERRY (*G Dookhit) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) TO THE RESCUE (K Matsunyane) shifted in away from the crop in the concluding stages. b) In the concluding stages, Apprentice G Samo-Burthia (GEORGE HANDEL) accidentally struck Apprentice G Dookhit (COFFEEBERRY) on the arm when racing in close proximity. c) ROMEO'S MAGIC (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer B Warren advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) NUCLEAR FORCE: Jockey R Munger weighed out at 54,2kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) GEORGE HANDEL new ownership: Mr F Bronkhorst , colours: Turquoise, white stars, red collar and sleeves, white stars, turquoise cap (Sold with engagement). THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS. SCRATCHED: a) AFRAAD right swollen joint (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) ULTIMISSIMO coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 8 contd.