Race 7: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MR 83 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 02 August 2025 | 15:35
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:12.0 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Skittles Skies | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr C Zackey | - | 84 | 96 | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Impact Investor TF | 2 b. c | 56.5kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | 0.5 | 77 | 77 | 33/20 |
| 3rd | Unsolved Riddle | 3 b. g | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | 2.4 | 80 | 77 | 33/10 |
| 4 | Future Date | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | 3.1 | 80 | 93 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Strewn Sky | 2 b. g | 55.5kg (59.5) | 7 | Mr M Mbuto | 3.35 | 82 | 69 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Princess Ilaria | 5 b. m | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr Serino Moodley | 4.1 | 83 | 79 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Eiffel Tower | 4 b. g | 58.5kg | 8 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.6 | 80 | 69 | 25/2 |
| 8 | Pocket Watch | 2 b. c | 57.5kg | 3 | Mr K J Lihaba | 8.2 | 78 | 83 | 17/2 |
| 9 | Peace Treaty | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 9 | Mr C Murray | 13.5 | 79 | 69 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
98.92s
Average Time
98.56s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,095,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skittles Skies | 1 | 84 | 96 | + 7 | + 5 | |
| Impact Investor | 2 | 77 | 77 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Unsolved Riddle | 3 | 80 | 77 | -1 | -2 | |
| Future Date | 4 | 80 | 93 | -2 | + 15 | |
| Strewn Sky | 5 | 82 | 69 | -2 | -11 | |
| Princess Ilaria | 6 | 83 | 79 | -2 | -2 | |
| Eiffel Tower | 7 | 80 | 69 | -2 | -9 | |
| Pocket Watch | 8 | 78 | 83 | -3 | + 8 | |
| Peace Treaty | 9 | 79 | 69 | -5 | -5 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER HAD NO REPORTS. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) EIFFEL TOWER (P Mxoli) and IMPACT INVESTOR (K Matsunyane) over-raced in the early stages. b) In view of the performance of PEACE TREATY (C Murray), (distance 13,50 lengths, betting 20/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) Apprentice K J Lihaba reported that POCKET WATCH made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) SKITTLES SKIES (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P F Matchett advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) FUTURE DATE raced equipped with ear muffs (declared 31 July 2025 at 10H51). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PEACE TREATY fatigued. b) POCKET WATCH not striding out left front. c) STREWN SKY abnormal respiratory noise. d) UNSOLVED RIDDLE coughing post race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.