Race 8: GOLDEN HORSE SPRINT (Grade 2) (Handicap)
SCOTTSVILLE RACECOURSE | Saturday, 31 May 2025 | 15:15
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R1,000,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:9.5 3yrs:1.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | King Regent | 3 b. g | 56.0kg | - | - | - | - | 106 | - |
| - | Dantonfromsandton | 3 ch. g | 52.0kg | - | - | - | - | 96 | - |
| 1st | Tenango | 4 b. g | 58.0kg | 16 | Mr A C Fortune | - | 118 | 126 | 17/2 |
| 2nd | O'Tenikwa | 3 b. g | 52.5kg | 12 | Mr Serino Moodley | 1.2 | 110 | 121 | 5/1 |
| 3rd | King Of The Gauls | 3 b. c | 53.5kg | 9 | Mr S Khumalo | 2.7 | 109 | 113 | 20/1 |
| 4 | Truth | 2 gr. c | 55.5kg | 8 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.5 | 116 | 120 | 25/2 |
| 5 | Cruise Control | 5 b. g | 58.0kg | 10 | Mr S D Veale | 4.1 | 118 | 117 | 66/1 |
| 6 | Outlaw King TF | 2 b. c | 54.0kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | 5.1 | 110 | 123 | 4/1 |
| 7 | Surjay | 3 b. c | 61.0kg | 15 | Mr L Mxothwa | 5.5 | 124 | 121 | 40/1 |
| 8 | Future Variety | 4 ch. g | 55.0kg | 4 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 5.9 | 112 | 116 | 10/1 |
| 9 | Melech | 5 b. g | 58.5kg | 11 | Mr K Matsunyane | 6.15 | 119 | 118 | 25/1 |
| 10 | Mount Pilatus | 4 b. g | 55.5kg | 14 | Mr C J Habib | 7.65 | 113 | 113 | 66/1 |
| 11 | Anfields Rocket | 5 ch. g | 55.0kg | 6 | Mr T Godden | 7.7 | 112 | 106 | 33/1 |
| 12 | Ziyasha | 2 b. g | 58.5kg | 13 | Mr R Danielson | 8.75 | 119 | 118 | 16/1 |
| 13 | Fairy Knight | 4 b. g | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr R D Fourie | 10.65 | 118 | 118 | 8/1 |
| 14 | Winds Of Change | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | 11.75 | 121 | 102 | 17/2 |
| 15 | Pistol Pete | 3 b. c | 55.0kg | 3 | Mr C R Maujean | 11.95 | 115 | 118 | 33/1 |
| 16 | Cats Pajamas | 3 b. g | 55.5kg (55.0) | 2 | Mr C Murray | 16.95 | 115 | 119 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
67.27s
Average Time
68.41s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R5,285,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenango | 1 | 118 | 126 | + 7 | + 1 | |
| O'Tenikwa | 2 | 110 | 121 | -1 | + 12 | |
| King Of The Gauls | 3 | 109 | 113 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Truth | 4 | 116 | 120 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Cruise Control | 5 | 118 | 117 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Outlaw King | 6 | 110 | 123 | -2 | + 15 | |
| Surjay | 7 | 124 | 121 | -2 | -1 | |
| Future Variety | 8 | 112 | 116 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Melech | 9 | 119 | 118 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Mount Pilatus | 10 | 113 | 113 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Anfields Rocket | 11 | 112 | 106 | -3 | -3 | |
| Ziyasha | 12 | 119 | 118 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Fairy Knight | 13 | 118 | 118 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Winds Of Change | 14 | 121 | 102 | -4 | -15 | |
| Pistol Pete | 15 | 115 | 118 | -4 | + 7 | |
| Cats Pajamas | 16 | 115 | 119 | -6 | + 10 | |
| King Regent | None | - | 106 | - | -203 | - |
| Dantonfromsandton | None | - | 96 | - | -203 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
The start of this race was delayed due to the delay in the previous race. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) SURJAY (L Mxothwa) was stubborn to load. Trainer J Crawford will be advised to reschool this gelding. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED : a) ZIYASHA (R Danielson) after being slow away was bumped out by O'TENIKWA (S Moodley) which jumped outwards leaving the stalls. Thereafter ZIYASHA (R Danielson) proved difficult to settle and did not finish its race off strongly. Jockey R Danielson reported that ZIYASHA changed stride continually in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) Jockey G Lerena reported that WINDS OF CHANGE took no interest in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockeys C Murray (CATS PAJAMAS) and R Fourie (FAIRY KNIGHT) reported that their respective mounts did not stride out freely in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) In view of the performance of PISTOL PETE (C Maujean) (11.95 lengths, 33/1 in the betting) the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) An Inquiry will be opened into Jockey S Khumalos's (KING OF THE GAULS) crop use in this race. f) TENANGO (A Fortune), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Bass-Robinson was advised (HM). g) O'TENIKWA (S Moodley), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer B Forster acting on behalf of Trainer W A Nel was advised (DZ). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) CAT'S PAJAMAS raced equipped with blinkers (advised 30.05.2025/09h40). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) WINDS OF CHANGE : Nothing obvious detected. b) CATS PAJAMAS : Not striding out right hind. c) PISTOL PETE : Not striding out left front. d) FAIRY KNIGHT : Nothing obvious detected. e) ZIYASHA : Nothing obvious detected. SCRATCHINGS : a) KING REGENT : Reserve runner (31.05.2025/08h15). b) DANTONFROMSANDTON : Reserve runner (30.05.2025/07h03). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.