Race 4: PINNACLE PLATE (90) (Race for all horses)

BORROWDALE PARK | Friday, 11 July 2025 | 15:15

Distance: 1200m
Going: Good
Stakes: R1,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:7.5 3yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:1.5

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
1st Guerra 4 b. g 60.0kg 2 Mr J Penny - 88 86 -
2nd Queen Of Fire 3 b. f 56.0kg 3 Mr P Mxoli 1.5 85 71 -
3rd Bello Grosso 2 ch. g 58.5kg 1 Mr D Daniels 12.5 82 72 -
4 Hildelita 4 b. f 57.5kg 4 Mr N Takawira 99.93 86 76 -

Race Timing

Winning Time
70.18s
Total Pool
R6,500

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Guerra 1 88 86 -2 + 7 -9
Queen Of Fire 2 85 71 -14 -1 -13
Bello Grosso 3 82 72 -10 -5 -5
Hildelita 4 86 76 -10 -10
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO BELLO GROSSO (D DANIELS) BREAKING THROUGH THE FRONT GATES. THIS GELDING WAS RESTRAINED BY ITS RIDER, RETURNED TO THE START, EXAMINED BY THE COURSE VETERINARY SURGEON, PASSED FIT TO RACE AND RELOADED.

THE STARTER REPORTED:
a)	During the loading process, BELLO GROSSO (D Daniels) in stall gate 1, broke through the front gates. This gelding was restrained by its Rider, returned to the start, examined by the Course Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded. Thereafter, as the start was effected, HILDELITA, in stall gate 4, became restless and reared, dislodging Jockey N Takawira and bolting the course. The starting stall certificate for BELLO GROSSO (D Daniels) and HILDELITA (N Takawira) has been withdrawn. Trainer D Swanson was advised (AH).                

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a)	A  race  review  was  called  into  the  start  of  this  race  with  regards  to  HILDELITA (N Takawira) in  stall  gate  4,  where  it  was  established that  HILDELITA (N Takawira) became  restless and reared,  which  resulted  in  Jockey  N Takawira being dislodged. The  Board,  acting  in  terms  of  Rule  61.5.10.2,  declared  her  to  be  a  non-runner.
b)	In view of the Starter's report with regard to BELLO GROSSO (D Daniels) , this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Trainer D Swanson was advised.  	
c)	In view of the Starter's report with regard to HILDELITA (N Takawira), this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Trainer D Swanson was advised.  	
d)	GUERRA (J Penny), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.	
Trainer B H Stidolph advised (AH).
	
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None. 

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
a)	HILDELITA raced equipped with ear muffs (declared 11 July 2025 at 09H25).	

THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS. 

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. 

DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:

a)	HILDELITA declared a non-runner in terms of Rule 61.5.10.2.