Race 1: MATCHWINNER MAIDEN PLATE (Maiden Plate Colts & Geldings to carry)
BORROWDALE PARK | Friday, 25 July 2025 | 13:00
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R1,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blazing Sky | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 56 | 46 | - |
| 2nd | Matilda Fitzwalter | 2 b. f | 54.5kg | 4 | Mr D Daniels | 3.0 | - | - | - |
| 3rd | Head And Heart | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr K A Brewer | 5.0 | - | 48 | - |
| 4 | Firefly Lane | 2 b. f | 54.5kg | 3 | Mr K L Derere | 21.0 | - | 44 | - |
| 5 | Guns Of War | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr J Penny | 21.05 | - | - | - |
Race Timing
Winning Time
66.65s
Total Pool
R6,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazing Sky | 1 | 56 | 46 | + 7 | -17 | |
| Matilda Fitzwalter | 2 | - | - | - | + 25 | - |
| Head And Heart | 3 | - | 48 | - | + 20 | - |
| Firefly Lane | 4 | - | 44 | - | + 7 | - |
| Guns Of War | 5 | - | - | - | + 5 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) MATILDA FITZWALTER (D Daniels) was stubborn loading. Trainer D Swanson was advised to reschool this filly prior to her next engagement (WD). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) GUNS OF WAR (J Penny) failed to muster speed on debut and trailed the field throughout. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) FIREFLY LANE (K Derere) hung in throughout, proving difficult to assist. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. c) BLAZING SKY (P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee N Mcube, acting on behalf of Trainer A Parham, was advised (AH). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) BLAZING SKY raced equipped with a compression mask (declared 25 July 2025 at 09H37). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GUNS OF WAR examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) FIREFLY LANE examined post race, nothing obvious detected. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.