Race 4: MERIT RATED 91 HANDICAP (Open)
BORROWDALE PARK | Sunday, 25 May 2025 | 14:45
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R1,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:12.5 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 | Empire Blue | 4 b. g | 54.0kg (53.5) | 1 | Mr D Daniels | - | 78 | 71 | - |
| 2nd | Raining Again | 6 b. g | 56.0kg | 3 | Mr K A Brewer | 2.5 | 83 | 73 | - |
| 3rd | My Secret Place | 5 b. m | 59.5kg | 4 | Mr M K Katjedi | 3.25 | 90 | 71 | - |
| 4 | Master Tik Tok | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 10.25 | 91 | 80 | - |
Race Timing
Winning Time
111.4s
Total Pool
R6,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Blue | 1 | 78 | 71 | + 7 | -14 | |
| Raining Again | 2 | 83 | 73 | -1 | -9 | |
| My Secret Place | 3 | 90 | 71 | -2 | -17 | |
| Master Tik Tok | 4 | 91 | 80 | -4 | -7 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) Fair break. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) EMPIRE BLUE (D Daniels) over-raced in the early and middle stages. b) RAINING AGAIN (K A Brewer) hung in from the 200m. c) Jockey P Mxoli (MASTER TIK TOK) did not persevere with his riding in the concluding stages. Thereafter, Jockey P Mxoli reported that he felt something amiss with this gelding in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine . d) EMPIRE BLUE (D Daniels), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D Swanson advised (AH). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) EMPIRE BLUE: Jockey D Daniels weighed out at 54,2kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MASTER TIK TOK abnormal respiratory noise. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.