Race 2: RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden F&M)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 02 July 2025 | 13:05
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R75,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Laugh Till I Cry | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr L Mxothwa | - | - | 63 | - |
| 1st | Winter's Dragon | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr S R Khathi | - | 63 | 68 | 33/10 |
| 2nd | Oh Mandy | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr M K Katjedi | 0.05 | 65 | 64 | 25/2 |
| 3rd | Just For U | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr C A Little | 1.05 | 66 | 68 | 7/2 |
| 4 | Midnight Music TF | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 2.3 | 72 | 66 | 9/4 |
| 5 | Vino Rioja | 2 b. f | 52.0kg (56.0) | 6 | Mr Jace Botes | 4.05 | - | 60 | 40/1 |
| 6 | Bezonder | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr G Wright | 4.55 | 68 | 65 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Fantasy Girl | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr A C Fortune | 5.05 | 61 | 58 | 14/1 |
| 8 | Keep Happy | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 13.55 | 58 | 54 | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
96.62s
Average Time
97.81s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R618,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter's Dragon | 1 | 63 | 68 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Oh Mandy | 2 | 65 | 64 | -1 | ||
| Just For U | 3 | 66 | 68 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Midnight Music | 4 | 72 | 66 | -1 | -5 | |
| Vino Rioja | 5 | - | 60 | - | 0 | - |
| Bezonder | 6 | 68 | 65 | -2 | -1 | |
| Fantasy Girl | 7 | 61 | 58 | -2 | -1 | |
| Keep Happy | 8 | 58 | 54 | -5 | + 1 | |
| Laugh Till I Cry | None | - | 63 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) WINTER'S DRAGON (S Khathi) fly-jumped leaving the stalls, stumbled and thereafter was slow into stride. b) VINO RIOJA (*J Botes) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Leaving the 400m WINTER'S DRAGON (S Khathi) had to be eased and switched outwards when awkwardly placed on the inside of BEZONDER (G Wright), which shifted inwards. In determining as to whether blame could be attributed to any Rider, the Board determined that WINTER'S DRAGON (S Khathi) had placed himself on the inside of BEZONDER (G Wright), who had already made the decision to go to the inside running rail. The Board could therefore not attribute blame to any particular Rider and took no further action. b) Jockey S Khathi (WINTER'S DRAGON) appeared before the Board and was advised that his use of the crop in the final 200m had come under notice. He was further advised that although he was within the allowed number of strikes, the manner in which he used his crop was not acceptable and should this happen in future engagements, stronger disciplinary measures would be taken. c) Jockey X Ndlovu reported that KEEP HAPPY took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) WINTER'S DRAGON, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer K Mitchley was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) A Fortune rode FANTASY GIRL (declared 11h47 on 20250630) b) OH MANDY (MK Katjedi) raced in club colours - Stewards permission RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) KEEP HAPPY - examined post-race. Coughing b) WINTER DRAGON - mouth injury SCRATCHED: a) LAUGH TILL I CRY - under veterinary treatment. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 08h25 on 20250630)