Race 6: RACING240 FOR RACING. FOR YOU MR 68 HANDICAP (Open)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 30 May 2025 | 15:20
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R76,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:11.0 3yrs:2.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:3.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Lady Luck | 4 b. f | 58.5kg | 3 | - | - | - | 66 | 8/1 |
| 1st | Winter Emeralds | 2 ch. c | 59.5kg | 12 | Mr R D Fourie | - | 71 | 82 | 11/2 |
| 2nd | King Rahul TF | 4 b. g | 53.0kg | 3 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 2.5 | 54 | 63 | 2/1 |
| 3rd | Only A Poet | 3 b. g | 55.5kg (58.0) | 14 | Mr N Nastili | 2.75 | 64 | 59 | 66/1 |
| 4 | Global Banker | 4 b. g | 54.0kg | 7 | Mr E W Webber | 3.75 | 56 | 55 | 66/1 |
| 5 | Globetonic | 6 b. g | 61.0kg | 2 | Mr S L Naidoo | 4.0 | 70 | 77 | 13/2 |
| 6 | Flash Lightning | 4 b. g | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 5.0 | 66 | 69 | 13/2 |
| 7 | Blue Palace | 2 b. f | 58.5kg | 10 | Mr L Mxothwa | 6.25 | 69 | 69 | 25/1 |
| 8 | Pashtunwali | 6 b. g | 54.0kg (58.0) | 6 | Mr H Moosun | 7.0 | 64 | 58 | 25/1 |
| 9 | Anchor Man | 4 b. g | 60.5kg | 11 | Mr G Wright | 7.5 | 69 | 63 | 7/1 |
| 10 | Pomo's Big Spender | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 8 | Mr M K Katjedi | 8.5 | 67 | 67 | 80/1 |
| 11 | War Sword | 4 b. g | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr S R Khathi | 9.25 | 63 | 58 | 33/1 |
| 12 | Master Incolor | 3 b. g | 58.0kg (62.0) | 9 | Mr N Baboo | 10.5 | 76 | 73 | 50/1 |
| 13 | Samthewiseman | 5 b. g | 54.5kg | 15 | Mr J Gates | 12.75 | 57 | 52 | 66/1 |
| 14 | Light Of Day | 5 b. m | 56.5kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | 12.85 | 61 | 61 | 66/1 |
| 15 | Future Of Energy | 5 b. g | 55.0kg | 13 | Mr C Zackey | 13.6 | 58 | 55 | 25/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
86.53s
Average Time
85.21s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R710,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Emeralds | 1 | 71 | 82 | + 7 | + 4 | |
| King Rahul | 2 | 54 | 63 | -1 | + 10 | |
| Only A Poet | 3 | 64 | 59 | -1 | -4 | |
| Global Banker | 4 | 56 | 55 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Globetonic | 5 | 70 | 77 | -2 | + 9 | |
| Flash Lightning | 6 | 66 | 69 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Blue Palace | 7 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Pashtunwali | 8 | 64 | 58 | -3 | -3 | |
| Anchor Man | 9 | 69 | 63 | -3 | -3 | |
| Pomo's Big Spender | 10 | 67 | 67 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| War Sword | 11 | 63 | 58 | -4 | -1 | |
| Master Incolor | 12 | 76 | 73 | -4 | + 1 | |
| Samthewiseman | 13 | 57 | 52 | -5 | ||
| Light Of Day | 14 | 61 | 61 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Future Of Energy | 15 | 58 | 55 | -5 | + 2 | |
| Lady Luck | None | - | 66 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) BLUE PALACE (L Mxothwa) and WAR SWORD (S Khathi) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) POMO'S BIG SPENDER (MK Katjedi) was buffeted and had to steady momentarily between MASTER INCOLOR (*N Baboo) and GLOBAL BANKER (E Webber), which jumped sharply outwards shortly after the start. In this incident BLUE PALACE (L Mxothwa) had to be steadied when awkwardly placed between ANCHOR MAN (G Wright) and POMO'S BIG SPENDER (MK Katjedi). b) ONLY A POET (*N Nastili) was buffeted on a number of occasions between POMO'S BIG SPENDER (MK Katjedi) and FUTURE OF ENERGY (C Zackey), which shifted inwards leaving the 400m. In this incident, the hindquarters of POMO'S BIG SPENDER (MK Katjedi) were turned inwards and FUTURE OF ENERGY became unbalanced for a number of strides, shortened its stride and was not persevered with by Jockey C Zackey. Thereafter, Jockey C Zackey reported that FUTURE OF ENERGY changed stride in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. Trainer DA McKenzie was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with this gelding on his return to the stables. c) WINTER EMERALDS (R Fourie) shifted inwards away from the crop at the 150m and was immediately corrected. d) ONLY A POET (*N Nastili) commenced to hang inwards from the 150m. e) GLOBAL BANKER (E Webber) shifted outward away from the crop from approximately the 100m. f) SAMTHEWISEMAN (J Gates) raced wide without cover on the bend and into the straight. g) Jockey C Habib reported that LIGHT OF DAY did not stride out freely in running. h) WINTER EMERALDS, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) POMO'S BIG SPENDER raced without cheek pieces and with blinkers (declared 10h01 on 20250527) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) ONLY A POET: Messrs C C M Do Carmo, J V A Strydom, Mesdames M O Strydom, Cecilia Trickett & Money Talk Syndicate (Nom: Mr J V A Strydom) Colours: Red, gold stars, white sleeves and cap (sold with engagement) THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) FUTURE OF ENERGY - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) LIGHT OF DAY - examined post-race. Not striding out c) BLUE PALACE - not striding out left front d) PASHTUNWALI - abnormal respiratory noise SCRATCHED: a) LADY LUCK - not eating up. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 07h57 on 20250530)