Race 4: FOLLOW IN THE BOX SEAT PODCAST C STAKES (For All Horses with a nett rating of 83 & below)
SCOTTSVILLE RACECOURSE | Sunday, 29 June 2025 | 13:30
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R125,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Gorgeous Guy | 2 b. c | 61.5kg | 8 | Mr C J Habib | - | 78 | 81 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Kwagga Blitz | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 12 | Mr C R Maujean | 2.7 | 77 | 79 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Mar Del Plata TF | 2 b. c | 64.0kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | 4.0 | 79 | 77 | 28/10 |
| 4 | Grand Appeal | 3 b. c | 56.0kg (60.0) | 2 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 4.9 | 76 | 77 | 40/1 |
| 5 | Real War | 2 b. g | 64.0kg | 14 | Mr C Zackey | 5.15 | 82 | 73 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Veldskoen (AUS) | 4 b. c | 61.5kg | 13 | Mr S D Veale | 5.4 | 77 | 71 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Abaddon | 3 ch. g | 60.0kg (64.0) | 1 | Mr Jace Botes | 6.7 | 80 | 80 | 7/2 |
| 8 | Greenlight Queen | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 9 | Mr J W Jacobs | 7.2 | 75 | 64 | 100/1 |
| 9 | Slytherin | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr S S Hlengwa | 7.8 | 77 | 70 | 33/1 |
| 10 | Professor Lupin | 4 gr. g | 56.0kg (60.0) | 7 | Ms S T Valjalo | 7.85 | 73 | 67 | 40/1 |
| 11 | Phutulicious | 3 b. g | 61.5kg | 11 | Mr A Mgudlwa | 7.9 | 78 | 74 | 50/1 |
| 12 | The Mask | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr C A Little | 8.0 | 77 | 84 | 5/1 |
| 13 | Barry Du Grond | 3 b. c | 58.5kg | 10 | Mr T Godden | 9.1 | 74 | 67 | 33/1 |
| 14 | Dont Judge | 2 b. c | 64.0kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 9.6 | 82 | 74 | 80/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
69.17s
Average Time
69.57s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,120,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgeous Guy | 1 | 78 | 81 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Kwagga Blitz | 2 | 77 | 79 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Mar Del Plata | 3 | 79 | 77 | -2 | ||
| Grand Appeal | 4 | 76 | 77 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Real War | 5 | 82 | 73 | -2 | -7 | |
| Veldskoen (AUS) | 6 | 77 | 71 | -2 | -4 | |
| Abaddon | 7 | 80 | 80 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Greenlight Queen | 8 | 75 | 64 | -3 | -8 | |
| Slytherin | 9 | 77 | 70 | -3 | -4 | |
| Professor Lupin | 10 | 73 | 67 | -3 | -3 | |
| Phutulicious | 11 | 78 | 74 | -3 | -1 | |
| The Mask | 12 | 77 | 84 | -3 | + 10 | |
| Barry Du Grond | 13 | 74 | 67 | -4 | -3 | |
| Dont Judge | 14 | 82 | 74 | -4 | -4 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
During the loading process ABADDON (*J Botes) became restless and broke through the front stalls. ABADDON (*J Botes) was restrained by the rider, returned to the start, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded. This caused a delay to the start of the race. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) THE MASK (C Little) kicked the back gates resulting in ABADDON (*J Botes) becoming restless and breaking through the front gates. Trainer M D Miller will be asked to reschool this gelding. b) BARRY DU GROND (T Godden) was stubborn to load. c) PROFESSOR LUPIN (*S Valjalo) fly-jumped leaving the stalls, losing 1 length. d) THE MASK (C Little) and MAR DEL PLATA (G Lerena) lost 1 length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED : a) GORGEOUS GUY (C Habib) shifted out away from the crop in the concluding stages. b) In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning ABADDON, and in terms of Rule 93.1, this gelding is suspended for 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority. (Suspension dates: 30.06.2025 - 28.08.2025 bdi) Assistant Trainer C Eudey acting on behalf of Trainer M D Miller was advised. c) GORGEOUS GUY (C Habib), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer W Whitehead was advised (DZ). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) ABADDON : Bilateral Epistaxis. 60 day suspension recommended. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS : DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.