Race 5: www.galloptv.co.za APPRENTICE CLASS 5 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 66)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 25 June 2025 | 14:38
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:11.5 3yrs:2.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Shiny Bob | 4 b. g | 55.0kg (57.5) | 5 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | - | 61 | 60 | 2/1 |
| 2nd | Galaxy Explorer | 4 ch. g | 54.0kg (58.0) | 7 | Mr M Mbuto | 2.4 | 62 | 60 | 20/1 |
| 3rd | Blazing Light | 3 b. g | 55.5kg (59.5) | 4 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 2.8 | 65 | 62 | 6/1 |
| 4 | Wave Warrior | 3 b. g | 57.0kg (61.0) | 6 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 4.7 | 68 | 68 | 13/2 |
| 5 | Count Marsh | 7 b. g | 49.0kg (53.0) | 8 | Mr V Jodhee | 5.1 | 52 | 52 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Spectacular TF | 3 ch. g | 54.5kg (58.5) | 2 | Mr Jace Botes | 7.2 | 67 | 76 | 18/10 |
| 7 | Manz Knight | 6 b. h | 58.0kg (59.5) | 1 | Mr T J Mayhew | 10.4 | 65 | 60 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Lady Is A Champ | 2 b. f | 56.5kg | 3 | Mr K J Lihaba | 10.9 | 59 | 57 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
109.56s
Average Time
109.95s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R890,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiny Bob | 1 | 61 | 60 | + 7 | -8 | |
| Galaxy Explorer | 2 | 62 | 60 | -1 | -1 | |
| Blazing Light | 3 | 65 | 62 | -1 | -2 | |
| Wave Warrior | 4 | 68 | 68 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Count Marsh | 5 | 52 | 52 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Spectacular | 6 | 67 | 76 | -3 | + 12 | |
| Manz Knight | 7 | 65 | 60 | -4 | -1 | |
| Lady Is A Champ | 8 | 59 | 57 | -4 | + 2 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) A fair start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED : a) BLAZING LIGHT (*D Pillay) proved difficult to settle in the early and middle stages. b) MANZ KNIGHT (*T Mayhew) raced wide on the latter part of the turn and into the straight. c) Apprentice T Mayhew reported that MANZ KNIGHT took no interest in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) Apprentice V Jodhee reported that he felt something amiss in the running with COUNT MARSH. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) Apprentice B Plaatjies has now ridden his 40th winner and will claim a 1.5kg Apprentice allowance after the conclusion of today's race-meeting. f) SHINY BOB (*B Plaatjies), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer G B Puller was advised (DZ). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) MANZ KNIGHT raced equipped with blinkers, a tongue tie and a cornell collar (advised 23.06.2025/18h18). b) GALAXY EXPLORER raced equipped with blinkers, and without cheek pieces (advised 23.06.2025/13h35). c) COUNT MARSH raced fitted with alumites in front, unshod behind (advised 23.06.2025/08h49). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) MANZ KNIGHT : Not striding out right hind. b) COUNT MARSH : Nothing obvious detected. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS : DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.