Race 8: RACING240 MR 100 HANDICAP (Open)

TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Sunday, 15 June 2025 | 15:45

Distance: 1600m

Going: Good

Stakes: R140,000

Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:10.5 3yrs:1.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:3.0

Race Results

Pos	Horse	A.C.S.	Weight	Draw	Jockey	Len	MR	CMR	Odds
1st	Claw TF	4 b. g	54.0kg	2	Mr S Khumalo	-	88	91	18/10
2nd	Zip Code	3 b. g	52.0kg	1	Mr M K Katjedi	2.4	86	77	20/1
3rd	Grand Crescendo	3 b. g	60.5kg (62.0)	3	Mr T J Mayhew	3.5	107	107	10/1
4	Presley	4 b. g	56.5kg	5	Mr G J Lerena	4.1	93	90	10/1
5	Command Pilot	2 b. c	57.0kg	9	Mr C J Habib	4.4	94	93	20/1
6	Artist's Model	3 b. g	56.5kg	8	Mr C Murray	7.4	96	96	8/1
7	The Africa House	4 b. g	56.0kg	4	Mr C Zackey	10.9	92	93	25/2
8	Pressonregardless	4 b. g	53.5kg	10	Mr K Matsunyane	12.0	87	109	4/1
9	Queen Of Love	3 b. f	58.0kg	7	Mr R D Fourie	15.25	99	86	16/1
10	Natyam	5 b. g	61.0kg	6	Mr K J Lihaba	26.75	102	102	20/1
11	Zuzan	3 b. g	59.0kg	11	Mr J Penny	32.25	98	98	66/1

Race Timing

Winning Time

97.18s

Average Time

97.46s

Difference

%.2fs

Total Pool

R1,030,000

View Official NHA Assessment

Rating Analysis

Horse	Pos	MR Before	MR After	Official Δ	Expected Δ	Discrepancy
Claw	1	88	91	+3	+ 7	-4
Zip Code	2	86	77	-9	-1	-8
Grand Crescendo	3	107	107	0	-2	+ 2
Presley	4	93	90	-3	-2	-1
Command Pilot	5	94	93	-1	-2	+ 1
Artist's Model	6	96	96	0	-3	+ 3
The Africa House	7	92	93	+1	-4	+ 5
Pressonregardless	8	87	109	+22	-5	+ 27
Queen Of Love	9	99	86	-13	-6	-7
Natyam	10	102	102	0	-9	+ 9
Zuzan	11	98	98	0	-10	+ 10

Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER HAD NO REPORTS. 

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:

a)	In view of the performance of PRESSONREGARDLESS (K Matsunyane), (distance 12,00 lengths, betting 4/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
b)	In view of the performance of QUEEN OF LOVE (R Fourie), (distance 15,25 lengths, betting 16/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly.
c)	In view of the performance of ZUZAN (J Penny), (distance 32,25 lengths, betting 66/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.	
d)	Apprentice K J Lihaba reported that NATYAM did not stride out freely in running. 
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. 	
e)	Jockey C Murray reported that ARTIST'S MODEL did not stride out freely in running. 
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. 	
f)	Jockey G Lerena reported that PRESLEY did not stride out freely in running. 
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. 	
g)	Jockey C Zackey reported that he felt something amiss with THE AFRICA HOUSE in running. 
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. 	
h)	CLAW (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.	
Trainer A Azzie advised (MduP).
	
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None. 

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
a)	GRAND CRESCENDO raced equipped with a compression mask and ear muffs (declared 12 June 2025 at 11H04).

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:
a)	PRESSONREGARDLESS not striding out left hind.
b)	QUEEN OF LOVE not striding out right hind.
c)	ZUZAN not striding out left hind.
d)	NATYAM lame left hind and right front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. 
Trainer A P Peter to be advised. 	
e)	ARTIST'S MODEL lame left front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. 
Assistant Trainer P Dlhamini , acting on behalf of Trainers M/M de Kock, was advised (MB). 	
f)	PRESLEY examined post race, nothing obvious detected.
Race 8 contd.

g)	THE AFRICA HOUSE not striding out left hind.
h)	GRAND CRESCENDO not striding out right front. 

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. 

DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: