Race 9: NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING SATURDAY 23 AUGUST GRADUATION PLATE (For Maidens, 1 & 2 Time Winners)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Sunday, 17 August 2025 | 16:55
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sylvan Warrior | 2 b. c | 57.5kg | 4 | - | - | - | 101 | 4/1 |
| - | William West | 2 b. g | 56.0kg | 5 | Mr L Nhlapo | - | - | 51 | 40/1 |
| 1st | Rodeo Drive | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 7 | Mr C Zackey | - | 103 | 113 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Nyaka Nyaka | 2 b. g | 55.0kg | 4 | Mr C J Habib | 1.6 | 91 | 101 | 33/10 |
| 3rd | Bjorn Ironside TF | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 5 | Mr G J Lerena | 1.8 | 108 | 105 | 9/4 |
| 4 | Frozen Fantasy | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.2 | 107 | 98 | 6/1 |
| 5 | Prince Of Kildare | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr M K Katjedi | 3.9 | 69 | 80 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Bakwena | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 5.1 | 95 | 97 | 4/1 |
| 7 | Vulcanite | 2 b. f | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr Serino Moodley | 7.1 | 102 | 100 | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
71.27s
Average Time
71.83s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R945,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodeo Drive | 1 | 103 | 113 | + 7 | + 3 | |
| Nyaka Nyaka | 2 | 91 | 101 | -1 | + 11 | |
| Bjorn Ironside | 3 | 108 | 105 | -1 | -2 | |
| Frozen Fantasy | 4 | 107 | 98 | -2 | -7 | |
| Prince Of Kildare | 5 | 69 | 80 | -2 | + 13 | |
| Bakwena | 6 | 95 | 97 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Vulcanite | 7 | 102 | 100 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Sylvan Warrior | None | - | 101 | - | -193 | - |
| William West | None | - | 51 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE DELAY IN THE PREVIOUS RACE. THE STARTER HAD NO REPORTS. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) FROZEN FANTASY (K Matsunyane) and NYAKA NYAKA (C Habib) shifted in away from the crop in the concluding stages. b) RODEO DRIVE (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee S Mtwesi, acting on behalf of Trainer S G Tarry, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PRINCE OF KILDARE cast its right front shoe in running. b) VULCANITE coughing post race. SCRATCHED: a) SYLVAN WARRIOR sold without engagement. Advised 15 August 2025 at 15H19. b) WILLIAM WEST coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.