Race 3: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden F&M)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 08 August 2025 | 13:35
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R75,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Penny's World | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr L Mxothwa | - | 60 | 61 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Desert Cloud TF | 3 gr. f | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.0 | 72 | 78 | 9/4 |
| 3rd | Buddleja | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 6 | Mr C J Habib | 4.25 | 71 | 59 | 8/1 |
| 4 | Midnight Music | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr C R Maujean | 6.5 | 69 | 66 | 9/4 |
| 5 | Lady Penny | 2 b. f | 58.5kg (58.0) | 1 | Mr C A Little | 6.55 | - | 63 | 100/1 |
| 6 | Physiologus | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr M K Katjedi | 9.05 | 62 | 53 | 8/1 |
| 7 | Trillion Dreams | 5 b. m | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr W G Agrella | 12.55 | 47 | 45 | 100/1 |
| 8 | Baabooo | 2 b. f | 55.5kg (58.0) | 4 | Mr N Nastili | 13.8 | - | - | 100/1 |
| 9 | Secret Choice | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr S Khumalo | 16.05 | 62 | 62 | 14/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
70.37s
Average Time
71.22s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R669,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny's World | 1 | 60 | 61 | + 7 | -6 | |
| Desert Cloud | 2 | 72 | 78 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Buddleja | 3 | 71 | 59 | -2 | -10 | |
| Midnight Music | 4 | 69 | 66 | -3 | ||
| Lady Penny | 5 | - | 63 | - | 0 | - |
| Physiologus | 6 | 62 | 53 | -4 | -5 | |
| Trillion Dreams | 7 | 47 | 45 | -5 | + 3 | |
| Baabooo | 8 | - | - | - | -6 | - |
| Secret Choice | 9 | 62 | 62 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) TRILLION DREAMS (W Agrella) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) DESERT CLOUD recorded a TCO2 concentration of more than 36 mmol/L. Trainer Z Oosthuizen was advised that a second blood specimen would be collected. (12h45) This specimen was of an acceptable TCO2 level. (13h18) b) Jockey M Yeni (DESERT CLOUD) briefly lost his right-side stirrup iron shortly after the start. c) Shortly after the start, BUDDELJA (C Habib) and TRILLION DREAMS (W Agrella) were buffeted when awkwardly placed between SECRET CHOICE (S Khumalo), which jumped sharply outwards and MIDNIGHT MUSIC (C Maujean), which jumped inwards sharply. d) DESERT CLOUD (M Yeni), which was hanging outwards from 300m, was corrected and directed inwards at approximately the 100m. e) BUDDELJA was hanging in from the 300m and was abruptly corrected by Jockey C Habib pulling hard on his left side rein shortly before the finish line. Jockey C Habib appeared before the Board and was advised not to pull on his mount's mouth in such an abrupt manner in future engagements. f) Jockey S Khumalo reported that SECRET CHOICE did not stride out freely in running and he did not persevere with his riding in the latter stages. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. Trainer AC Greeff was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with this filly on her return to the stables. The Stipendiary Board has exercised the provisions of Rule 49.7, and this filly is suspended pending a Veterinary Certificate prior to its next racing engagement. Trainer AC Greeff will be advised. g) PENNY'S WORLD, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer L Gila was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) DESERT CLOUD raced with ear muffs (declared 11h13 on 20250806) b) PHYSIOLOGUS raced with blinkers and a tongue tie (declared 09h49 on 20250807) c) C Little (LADY PENNY) rode +0.5kg (58.8kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SECRET CHOICE - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) TRILLION DREAMS - mouth injury THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS