Race 3: FOLLOW IN THE BOX SEAT PODCAST APPRENTICE CLASS 5 (F & M) (For Fillies & Mares. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 66)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 25 June 2025 | 13:25
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:8.5 3yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:2.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Purple Flower | 3 ch. f | 57.5kg (61.5) | 8 | Mr G Dookhit | - | 69 | 74 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Blush Of Dawn | 8 b. m | 55.0kg (59.0) | 4 | Mr M Mbuto | 1.5 | 64 | 64 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Quentasia TF | 4 b. f | 50.5kg (54.5) | 2 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 6.6 | 55 | 58 | 2/1 |
| 4 | Pink Diamond | 6 ch. m | 55.5kg (57.0) | 6 | Mr T J Mayhew | 7.0 | 60 | 60 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Drive By | 6 b. m | 57.5kg (61.5) | 5 | Mr Jace Botes | 7.5 | 69 | 68 | 10/1 |
| 6 | Heirloom | 4 b. f | 58.5kg (61.0) | 1 | Mr N Nastili | 9.4 | 68 | 67 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Elusive Belle | 4 b. f | 48.5kg (52.5) | 3 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 9.55 | 51 | 51 | 5/1 |
| 8 | Sky Velocity | 5 b. m | 56.0kg (58.5) | 7 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | 12.35 | 63 | 57 | 6/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
70.97s
Average Time
70.84s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R890,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Flower | 1 | 69 | 74 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Blush Of Dawn | 2 | 64 | 64 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Quentasia | 3 | 55 | 58 | -3 | + 6 | |
| Pink Diamond | 4 | 60 | 60 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Drive By | 5 | 69 | 68 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Heirloom | 6 | 68 | 67 | -4 | + 3 | |
| Elusive Belle | 7 | 51 | 51 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Sky Velocity | 8 | 63 | 57 | -5 | -1 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) DRIVE BY (*J Botes) jumped with its head up, losing 3 lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED : a) Approaching the 700m DRIVE BY (*J Botes) was steadied off the heels of PURPLE FLOWER (*G Dookhit). b) SKY VELOCITY (*B Plaatjies) hung in from the 300m. Thereafter, Apprentice B Plaatjies reported that SKY VELOCITY took no interest in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) At the 150m PURPLE FLOWER (*G Dookhit) and BLUSH OF DAWN (*M Mbuto) came together and brushed. d) Apprentice M Mbuto was changed with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2., Appendix E, Guideline 3, in that he misused his crop by striking BLUSH OF DAWN forward of the saddle in the latter stages. Apprentice M Mbuto signed an admission of guilt and a penalty of a fine of R1000 was imposed. e) PURPLE FLOWER (*G Dookhit), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer G I Rich was advised (DZ). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) SKY VELOCITY : Nothing obvious detected. b) PURPLE FLOWER : S peedy cut left hind. c) QUENTASIA : Returned post-race having cast the right front shoe. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS : DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.