Race 5: THE ROA WISHES THE LADIES HAPPY WOMENS DAY MR 66 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 09 August 2025 | 14:25
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:10.0 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:13.0 4yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Bob Lee Swagger | 4 ch. g | 55.5kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | - | - | 53 | 33/10 |
| 1st | Storm Ahead TF | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr S Khumalo | - | 66 | 80 | 13/10 |
| 2nd | Flag Bearer | 3 b. g | 55.5kg (59.5) | 7 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 4.6 | 65 | 60 | 10/1 |
| 3rd | Gamer | 4 b. c | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr M A Yeni | 5.6 | 64 | 65 | 28/10 |
| 4 | Instant Attraction | 3 b. f | 58.5kg (60.0) | 4 | Mr T J Mayhew | 6.7 | 68 | 60 | 25/2 |
| 5 | Red Sparrow | 3 ch. f | 55.5kg | 6 | Mr M K Katjedi | 6.95 | 59 | 55 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Pretty In Pearls | 3 b. f | 54.5kg (57.0) | 1 | Mr M Mbuto | 10.25 | 60 | 56 | 13/2 |
| 7 | Silky Jet | 4 b. f | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr K Matsunyane | 10.5 | 61 | 61 | 25/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
113.63s
Average Time
112.61s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R955,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Ahead | 1 | 66 | 80 | + 7 | + 7 | |
| Flag Bearer | 2 | 65 | 60 | -2 | -3 | |
| Gamer | 3 | 64 | 65 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Instant Attraction | 4 | 68 | 60 | -3 | -5 | |
| Red Sparrow | 5 | 59 | 55 | -3 | -1 | |
| Pretty In Pearls | 6 | 60 | 56 | -4 | ||
| Silky Jet | 7 | 61 | 61 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Bob Lee Swagger | None | - | 53 | - | -188 | - |
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) At approximately the 300m, RED SPARROW (M K Katjedi) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed between FLAG BEARER (*G Samo-Burthia) and SILKY JET (K Matsunyane), which rolled in. b) Jockey K Matsunyane reported that SILKY JET took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) STORM AHEAD (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F Bronkhorst advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) INSTANT ATTRACTION raced equipped with blinkers and without a compression mask (declared 6 August 2025 at 19H12). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SILKY JET lame right front; not striding out left hind. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer R Klaasen advised (MB). SCRATCHED: a) BOB LEE SWAGGER coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.