Race 6: ZIMBABWE GUINEAS (Grade 3) (For all 3 year olds/ 1st leg Triple Crown)
BORROWDALE PARK | Sunday, 09 March 2025 | 14:30
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Heavy
Stakes:
R1,500
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | River Power | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr D Daniels | - | 76 | 97 | - |
| 2nd | King's Crown | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr J R Syster | 2.5 | 73 | 79 | - |
| 3rd | Solartrip | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr N Klink | 8.5 | 63 | 77 | - |
| 4 | Zafar | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr K A Brewer | 15.5 | 80 | 78 | - |
| 5 | Burn Bright | 3 b. f | 55.5kg | 5 | Mr P Mxoli | 20.5 | 62 | 68 | - |
Race Timing
Winning Time
105.59s
Total Pool
R9,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Power | 1 | 76 | 97 | + 7 | + 14 | |
| King's Crown | 2 | 73 | 79 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Solartrip | 3 | 63 | 77 | -3 | + 17 | |
| Zafar | 4 | 80 | 78 | -6 | + 4 | |
| Burn Bright | 5 | 62 | 68 | -7 | + 13 |
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 delay in the previous race. The start was further delayed as the tongue tie had to be re-fitted to BURN BRIGHT at the start. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) Fair break. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the indifferent performance of BURN BRIGHT (P Mxoli), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. b) Jockey D Daniels (RIVER POWER) was unbalanced when he briefly lost his footing to his right-side stirrup iron in the closing stages. c) RIVER POWER (D Daniels), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D Swanson advised (AH). JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BURN BRIGHT respiratory distress. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.