Race 6: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 90 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Sunday, 17 August 2025 | 15:10
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R125,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Luce Verde | 2 b. c | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr C Murray | - | 86 | 98 | 4/1 |
| 2nd | The Ultimate King TF | 3 b. c | 60.5kg | 9 | Mr G J Lerena | 0.7 | 93 | 117 | 83/100 |
| 3rd | Eiger Sanction | 3 b. c | 51.5kg (55.5) | 8 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 3.2 | 81 | 79 | 25/2 |
| 4 | American Rebel | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | 6.7 | 84 | 81 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Diesel's Shadow | 4 ch. g | 52.5kg (55.0) | 4 | Mr M Mbuto | 10.2 | 80 | 80 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Panning Gold | 3 ch. g | 52.5kg (52.0) | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 10.5 | 72 | 68 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Arumugam | 6 b. g | 59.5kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | 10.7 | 89 | 74 | 40/1 |
| 8 | Sky Pillar Rock | 3 ch. g | 52.5kg | 2 | Mr K A Brewer | 15.0 | 77 | 81 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Vesuvio | 5 b. g | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr P Mxoli | 20.25 | 89 | 85 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
125.44s
Average Time
123.91s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R945,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luce Verde | 1 | 86 | 98 | + 7 | + 5 | |
| The Ultimate King | 2 | 93 | 117 | -1 | + 25 | |
| Eiger Sanction | 3 | 81 | 79 | -2 | ||
| American Rebel | 4 | 84 | 81 | -3 | ||
| Diesel's Shadow | 5 | 80 | 80 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Panning Gold | 6 | 72 | 68 | -4 | ||
| Arumugam | 7 | 89 | 74 | -4 | -11 | |
| Sky Pillar Rock | 8 | 77 | 81 | -6 | + 10 | |
| Vesuvio | 9 | 89 | 85 | -7 | + 3 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) THE ULTIMATE KING (G Lerena) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey P Mxoli (VESUVIO) did not persevere with his riding in the concluding stages. Thereafter, Jockey P Mxoli reported that this gelding took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) LUCE VERDE (C Murray), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer T Woodruff, acting on behalf of Trainer J Crawford, was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) PANNING GOLD: Jockey K Matsunyane weighed out at 52,7kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) VESUVIO not striding out left front. b) DIESEL'S SHADOW coughing post race. c) PANNING GOLD blowing post race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.