Race 8: GALLOP TV PROGRESS PLATE (For Maidens,1, 2 & 3 Time Winners)

GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Friday, 01 August 2025 | 19:25

Distance: 1200m
Going: Standard
Stakes: R160,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
1st King Of Spin 3 b. c 59.5kg 5 Mr S D Veale - 85 91 13/2
2nd Bourbon Warrior TF 3 b. g 58.5kg 9 Mr T Godden 0.1 95 99 18/10
3rd Rainbow Reward 5 b. g 58.5kg 1 Mr M A Yeni 2.7 85 89 6/1
4 Mexican Pete 3 b. c 61.0kg 3 Mr C Zackey 4.9 84 84 7/2
5 Kumemori 5 b. g 54.0kg (58.0) 7 Mr Damyan Pillay 5.3 76 71 20/1
6 Mr Henley 2 b. g 60.0kg (61.5) 6 Miss R A Venniker 5.9 87 82 13/2
7 Chocolate Bomb 2 b. g 56.0kg 2 Mr J W Jacobs 7.8 80 82 20/1
8 Andy Coogle 2 b. c 58.0kg 8 Mr N Patel 8.85 79 83 75/1
9 Got The Word 2 b. c 53.5kg 4 Mr Serino Moodley 9.15 72 52 25/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
69.87s
Average Time
70.17s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,245,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
King Of Spin 1 85 91 +6 + 7 -1
Bourbon Warrior 2 95 99 +4 -1 + 5
Rainbow Reward 3 85 89 +4 -1 + 5
Mexican Pete 4 84 84 0 -2 + 2
Kumemori 5 76 71 -5 -2 -3
Mr Henley 6 87 82 -5 -2 -3
Chocolate Bomb 7 80 82 +2 -3 + 5
Andy Coogle 8 79 83 +4 -3 + 7
Got The Word 9 72 52 -20 -4 -16
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

CHOCOLATE BOMB (J Jacobs) proved difficult proceeding to the start. This caused a delay to the start.  

THE STARTER REPORTED:  
a)	DOUBLE OLYMPIC (N Patel) jumped awkwardly and lost two lengths. 
  
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a)	In view of CHOCOLATE BOMB (J Jacobs) proving reluctant proceeding to the start, Trainer P Muscutt will be advised that should this gelding behave in a similar manner in future, it may be suspended. 
b)	Jockey C Zackey reported that MEXICAN PETE did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 
c)	KING OF SPIN (S Veale), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S Ferrie was advised (SP).
JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES :
a)	Nil. 

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER :
a)	Nil. 
  
THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : 
a)	MEXICAN PETE : Nothing obvious detected. 
b)	KING OF SPIN : Cut into right hind. 

SCRATCHINGS : 
a)	YANNAKIS : Elevated temperature (Trainer - 01.08.25/5h57). Rule 53.5 applies. 

DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
a)	None.