Race 3: MAGICAL ZULU KINGDOM 2200 (Grade 3) (Handicap)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Saturday, 05 July 2025 | 13:05
Distance:
2200m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R300,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:2.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Litigation | 3 b. c | 60.5kg | 6 | - | - | 113 | 113 | 8/1 |
| 1st | Otto Luyken | 5 ch. g | 61.0kg | 10 | Mr L Mxothwa | - | 114 | 116 | 25/2 |
| 2nd | Navajo Nation | 4 b. g | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr K J Lihaba | 0.2 | 104 | 104 | 25/1 |
| 3rd | Magic Verse | 3 b. c | 60.5kg | 9 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 1.8 | 113 | 115 | 9/2 |
| 4 | Johnny The Thief | 2 b. g | 52.5kg (52.0) | 7 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 2.4 | 92 | 95 | 6/1 |
| 5 | Blackberry Malt | 5 b. g | 53.5kg (53.0) | 5 | Mr S Khumalo | 2.45 | 98 | 82 | 8/1 |
| 6 | Count Huhtikuu | 3 b. g | 52.0kg | 12 | Mr A Mgudlwa | 2.95 | 91 | 101 | 7/1 |
| 7 | Thunee Playa | 4 b. c | 56.0kg | 2 | Mr Serino Moodley | 4.55 | 104 | 107 | 14/1 |
| 8 | Miss Platina | 4 gr. f | 52.0kg | 11 | Mr M A Yeni | 5.65 | 94 | 92 | 20/1 |
| 9 | Field Marshal | 3 b. g | 54.5kg | 8 | Mr K Matsunyane | 7.35 | 105 | 107 | 6/1 |
| 10 | Royal Edition | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr J Gates | 7.4 | 90 | 92 | 50/1 |
| 11 | Hotarubi | 4 b. g | 58.5kg | 1 | Mr C Murray | 8.45 | 109 | 98 | 33/1 |
| 12 | The Equator (IRE) TF | 4 b. c | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr W B Kennedy | 9.55 | 110 | 117 | 4/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
136.81s
Average Time
133.31s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R9,615,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Luyken | 1 | 114 | 116 | + 7 | -5 | |
| Navajo Nation | 2 | 104 | 104 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Magic Verse | 3 | 113 | 115 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Johnny The Thief | 4 | 92 | 95 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Blackberry Malt | 5 | 98 | 82 | -1 | -15 | |
| Count Huhtikuu | 6 | 91 | 101 | -1 | + 11 | |
| Thunee Playa | 7 | 104 | 107 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Miss Platina | 8 | 94 | 92 | -2 | ||
| Field Marshal | 9 | 105 | 107 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Royal Edition | 10 | 90 | 92 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Hotarubi | 11 | 109 | 98 | -3 | -8 | |
| The Equator (IRE) | 12 | 110 | 117 | -4 | + 11 | |
| Litigation | None | 113 | 113 | 0 | -1 | + 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) A fair start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED : a) HOTARUBI (C Murray) and THUNEE PLAYA (S Moodley) came together and made contact on several occasions in the early stages. b) OTTO LUYKEN (L Mxothwa) raced wide around the turn. c) Leaving the 200m JOHNNY THE THIEF (M V'Rensburg) was carried out by NAVAJO NATION (*K J Lihaba) which hung out and shifted out. Thereafter in the concluding stages JOHNNY THE THIEF (M V'Rensburg) was steadied when awkwardly placed between MAGIC VERSE (J P v'd Merwe) and the heels of NAVAJO NATION (*K J Lihaba). d) In the concluding stages MAGIC VERSE (J P v'd Merwe) which hung in from the 300m, was steadied when awkwardly placed between JOHNNY THE THIEF (M V'Rensburg) and the heels of OTTO LUYKEN (L Mxothwa) which was hanging in from the 350m and shifted in. e) In view of the performances of HOTARUBI (C Murray) (8.45 lengths, 33/1 in the betting) and THE EQUATOR (IRE) (W Kennedy) (9.55 lengths, 4/1 in the betting), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) When questioned, Jockey W Kennedy (THE EQUATOR) (IRE) told the Stewards that this colt had started well and that he had obtained a forward position as he felt that this would suit the colt. He said that in the middle stages the colt had commenced to hang inwards and when asked for an effort in the home straight it had not responded as he hoped. He stated that in his opinion the colt may have needed the race after a lengthy break as it was striding out well and in his opinion there was nothing amiss with THE EQUATOR (IRE). His explanation was noted. g) OTTO LUYKEN (L Mxothwa), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J Crawford was advised (SP). h) NAVAJO NATION (* K J Lihaba), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer W H Marwing was advised (NS). a) MAGIC VERSE (J P v'd Merwe), placed third, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J S Snaith was advised (DZ). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) HOTARUBI : Not striding out left hind. b) THE EQUATOR (IRE) : Nothing obvious detected. c) MISS PLATNIA : Post-race distress. SCRATCHINGS : a) LITIGATION : Carded in Race 7 (Trainer - 01.07.2025/09h09). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.