Race 7: NELSON MANDELA BAY RACING EAST CAPE POLY CHALLENGE (Open - Leg 1 EC Poly Challenge (Non-Blk Type))

FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 22 August 2025 | 16:25

Distance: 1200m
Going: Standard
Stakes: R175,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
1st Mercantour 5 ch. g 62.0kg 7 Mr S Khumalo - 111 113 28/10
2nd Fairy Knight TF 4 b. g 62.0kg 5 Mr L Mxothwa 0.1 118 118 5/2
3rd Golden Pavilion 2 gr. c 58.0kg 3 Mr C J Habib 0.35 89 95 8/1
4 Usa's Hope 2 ch. c 61.0kg 1 Mr C Zackey 1.1 98 97 25/1
5 Dubai Hills 4 b. g 59.5kg 6 Mr X C Ndlovu 2.1 94 95 14/1
6 Champonelle 4 b. g 58.0kg 2 Mr L M van Rensburg 4.35 90 87 9/4
7 Pas De Nom 2 b. c 59.5kg 4 Mr C R Maujean 8.85 94 91 50/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
68.93s
Average Time
69.5s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R770,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Mercantour 1 111 113 +2 + 7 -5
Fairy Knight 2 118 118 0 -1 + 1
Golden Pavilion 3 89 95 +6 -1 + 7
Usa's Hope 4 98 97 -1 -1
Dubai Hills 5 94 95 +1 -1 + 2
Champonelle 6 90 87 -3 -2 -1
Pas De Nom 7 94 91 -3 -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)	PAS DE NOM (C Maujean) jumped slow, losing four lengths.
	
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	All horses selected for TCO2 testing were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (15h45)
b)	Permission was granted for GOLDEN PAVILION (C Habib) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start.
c)	PAS DE NOM (C Maujean) shifted out away from the crop from approximately the 350m.
d)	GOLDEN PAVILION (C Habib) shifted out away from the crop from the 250m.
e)	In view of the report from the Starter regarding PAS DE NOM (C Maujean), this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as he proves to be tractable to jump on terms with a companion. (Suspension dates: 23/08/2025 to 29/08/2025 inclusive) PAS DE NOM may not be presented for re-passing during this period.
f)	MERCANTOUR, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer A Mtengwana, acting on behalf of Trainer AC Greeff, was advised. (LM)
g)	GOLDEN PAVILION, the third-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer FJ Jacobs, acting on behalf of Trainer GD Smith, was advised. (LM)

JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	FAIRY KNIGHT raced with alumite bar shoes in front; alumites behind (declared 08h50 on 20250820)

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER 

a)	Nil

THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS