Race 9: NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING SATURDAY 26 JULY MR 82 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 19 July 2025 | 17:05
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R115,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:9.0 3yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sea Shanty | 4 b. g | 56.0kg | 12 | Mr J Penny | - | - | 71 | 7/1 |
| - | Gimmeachoice | 3 b. c | 57.0kg | 11 | - | - | - | 87 | 14/1 |
| - | Diesel's Shadow | 4 ch. g | 59.0kg | 10 | Mr R Danielson | - | - | 80 | 25/1 |
| 1st | Obsidian TF | 3 b. g | 61.5kg | 8 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 87 | 97 | 9/4 |
| 2nd | Guerilla Warfare | 3 b. g | 55.0kg (54.5) | 4 | Mr C J Habib | 0.4 | 73 | 75 | 25/1 |
| 3rd | King Of Numbers | 4 b. g | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr J Gates | 2.2 | 80 | 75 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Gregarious | 3 b. f | 60.5kg | 1 | Mr Serino Moodley | 3.5 | 85 | 83 | 9/2 |
| 5 | Palace Prince | 2 b. c | 52.5kg (52.0) | 5 | Mr K Matsunyane | 5.0 | 84 | 103 | 9/4 |
| 6 | Peace Treaty | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 9 | Mr C Murray | 5.05 | 83 | 69 | 40/1 |
| 7 | Dancingtothelight | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 6 | Mr K A Brewer | 10.55 | 75 | 73 | 66/1 |
| 8 | Deception Pass | 4 b. g | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr P J Strydom | 17.75 | 80 | 77 | 5/1 |
| 9 | Aussenkehr | 2 ch. c | 58.5kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 23.25 | 79 | 79 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
84.35s
Average Time
85.53s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,025,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | 1 | 87 | 97 | + 7 | + 3 | |
| Guerilla Warfare | 2 | 73 | 75 | -1 | + 3 | |
| King Of Numbers | 3 | 80 | 75 | -1 | -4 | |
| Gregarious | 4 | 85 | 83 | -2 | ||
| Palace Prince | 5 | 84 | 103 | -2 | + 21 | |
| Peace Treaty | 6 | 83 | 69 | -2 | -12 | |
| Dancingtothelight | 7 | 75 | 73 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Deception Pass | 8 | 80 | 77 | -6 | + 3 | |
| Aussenkehr | 9 | 79 | 79 | 0 | -8 | + 8 |
| Sea Shanty | None | - | 71 | - | -193 | - |
| Gimmeachoice | None | - | 87 | - | -193 | - |
| Diesel's Shadow | None | - | 80 | - | -193 | - |
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 THE 30-MINUTE INTERVAL BETWEEN RACE 8 AND 9. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) PALACE PRINCE (K Matsunyane) was slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, AUSSENKEHR (P Mxoli) was bumped in by DECEPTION PASS (P Strydom), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) DECEPTION PASS (P Strydom) raced wide around the turn and into the straight. c) DANCINGTOTHELIGHT (K A Brewer) hung out from the 400m to the 300m. d) OBSIDIAN (G Lerena) hung in from the 300m. e) In view of the performance of DECEPTION PASS (P Strydom), (distance 17,75 lengths, betting 5/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) In view of the performance of AUSSENKEHR (P Mxoli), (distance 23,25 lengths, betting 125/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. g) OBSIDIAN (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J J van Vuuren advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) GUERILLA WARFARE: C Habib weighed out at 55,4kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight b) PALACE PRINCE: K Matsunyane weighed out at 52,7kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. Race 9 contd. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) DECEPTION PASS abnormal respiratory noise. b) AUSSENKEHR not striding out left hind. c) PEACE TREATY brush wound left hind. SCRATCHED: a) DIESEL'S SHADOW elevated temperature (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) GIMMEACHOICE under veterinary treatment (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) SEA SHANTY overreached left front (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.