Race 5: RACING240 MR 88 HANDICAP (Open)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 25 July 2025 | 14:55
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R100,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Forest Spy | 2 b. c | 61.0kg | 1 | Mr Y Ramzan | - | - | 85 | - |
| 1st | Song Of Myself TF | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | - | 84 | 100 | 9/4 |
| 2nd | Dubai Hills | 4 b. g | 61.0kg | 6 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 0.5 | 90 | 95 | 7/2 |
| 3rd | Pas De Nom | 2 b. c | 59.0kg (61.5) | 7 | Mr N Nastili | 0.6 | 91 | 91 | 33/1 |
| 4 | King's Ransom | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 3 | Mr C R Maujean | 2.35 | 87 | 89 | 11/2 |
| 5 | Whatever Next | 6 b. g | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr K Minnie | 3.1 | 84 | 73 | 16/1 |
| 6 | Masked Vigilante | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr R D Fourie | 4.6 | 81 | 78 | 5/2 |
| 7 | Bethel | 6 b. g | 54.0kg (55.5) | 4 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | 7.85 | 79 | 76 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
70.08s
Average Time
69.5s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R811,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song Of Myself | 1 | 84 | 100 | + 7 | + 9 | |
| Dubai Hills | 2 | 90 | 95 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Pas De Nom | 3 | 91 | 91 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| King's Ransom | 4 | 87 | 89 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Whatever Next | 5 | 84 | 73 | -2 | -9 | |
| Masked Vigilante | 6 | 81 | 78 | -2 | -1 | |
| Bethel | 7 | 79 | 76 | -3 | ||
| Forest Spy | None | - | 85 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) PAS DE NOM (*N Nastili) and WHATEVER NEXT (K Minnie) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) KING'S RANSOM recorded a TCO2 concentration of more than 36 mmol/L. Trainer K Mitchley was advised that a second blood specimen would be collected. This specimen was of an acceptable TCO2 level. b) KING'S RANSOM (C Maujean) took an awkward stride shortly after the start. c) MASKED VIGILANTE (R Fourie) was hanging in from the 300m. d) DUBAI HILLS (X Ndlovu) was hanging in from the 250m. e) PAS DE NOM (*N Nastili) was hanging in from the 150m. f) KING'S RANSOM (C Maujean) shifted outwards away from the crop from the 150m. g) Apprentice B Plaatjies reported that BETHEL was blowing post-race. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. h) SONG OF MYSELF, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer DG Smith, acting on behalf of Trainer GD Smith, was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) *N Nastili rode PAS DE NOM (declared 08h10 on 20250725) (Apprentice B Soodoo not permitted to ride in races on the turn) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BETHEL - examined post-race. Blowing SCRATCHED: a) FOREST SPY - not eating up. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 05h24 on 20250722)