Race 2: CAPE TURF CLUB SYNDICATES MIDDLE STAKES (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares with a nett rating of 102 & below)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Sunday, 01 June 2025 | 12:00
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R125,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Russian Royal | 3 b. f | 50.0kg (52.5) | 4 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | - | 81 | 87 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Kamchatka | 3 ch. f | 57.0kg | 5 | Mr P C Orffer | 1.5 | 90 | 93 | 7/2 |
| 3rd | My Only Weakness | 3 b. f | 55.5kg | 6 | Mr C Zackey | 3.25 | 87 | 84 | 5/2 |
| 4 | Royals | 2 b. f | 61.5kg | 2 | Mr C A Little | 3.65 | 100 | 94 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Gimmethatpearl TF | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 4.9 | 98 | 98 | 5/2 |
| 6 | Dixieland Band | 2 b. f | 51.5kg (55.5) | 1 | Mr S Bungane | 8.4 | 89 | 72 | 17/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
87.26s
Average Time
86.88s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,300,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Royal | 1 | 81 | 87 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Kamchatka | 2 | 90 | 93 | -1 | + 4 | |
| My Only Weakness | 3 | 87 | 84 | -2 | -1 | |
| Royals | 4 | 100 | 94 | -2 | -4 | |
| Gimmethatpearl | 5 | 98 | 98 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Dixieland Band | 6 | 89 | 72 | -3 | -14 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) KAMCHATKA (C Orffer) was restless in the stalls. b) GIMMETHATPEARL (JP van der Merwe) was restless in the stalls and jumped slow, losing two lengths. c) DIXIELAND BAND (*S Bungane) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) The Stewards reviewed the start with regards to GIMMETHATPEARL (JP van der Merwe) in stall gate 3 and established that this filly had become restless as the start was effected and jumped slow, losing two lengths. The Stewards were satisfied that this filly had not been impeded and that any loss of ground had been as a result of her own behaviour and took no further action. In view of the report from the Starter regarding GIMMETHATPEARL (JP van der Merwe), Trainer SJ Snaith will be advised to have this filly re-schooled prior to her next engagement in terms of Rule 61.6.10. b) DIXIELAND BAND (*S Bungane) proved difficult to settle in the early and middle stages. c) Jockey C Little (ROYALS) briefly dropped his left-side rein shortly before the finish. d) RUSSIAN ROYAL, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AE Sands was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) *B Plaatjies (RUSSIAN ROYAL) only claimed 2kg of his apprentice allowance (50.8kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GIMMETHATPEARL - coughing b) RUSSIAN ROYAL - abnormal respiratory noise c) MY ONLY WEAKNESS - coughing THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS