Race 5: WINTER COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP 1200 FINAL (For horses with nett rating of 82 and below. Non-Black Type)
DURBANVILLE RACECOURSE | Saturday, 30 August 2025 | 14:55
Distance:
1250m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R200,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | African Prince | 3 b. g | 60.5kg | 9 | Mr J P van der Merwe | - | 80 | 85 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Shifting Path | 2 ch. c | 55.5kg | 6 | Mr C Zackey | 0.3 | 72 | 62 | 16/1 |
| 2nd | Escarpment | 4 b. g | 60.5kg | 10 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | 0.3 | 82 | 79 | 25/1 |
| 4 | Azzurri | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 5 | Mr C A Little | 1.55 | 79 | 77 | 9/2 |
| 5 | Commanding TF | 3 ch. g | 56.0kg (55.5) | 4 | Mr G van Niekerk | 1.65 | 72 | 70 | 28/10 |
| 6 | Fort Red | 4 ch. g | 51.5kg | 2 | Mr C F Dicken | 2.4 | 63 | 66 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Prince Of Tibet | 4 b. g | 50.5kg | 3 | Mr S Bungane | 3.15 | 61 | 63 | 20/1 |
| 8 | Boundless Love | 3 b. g | 58.5kg | 7 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.25 | 75 | 72 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Sun Dazed | 6 b. g | 55.5kg | 1 | Mr S D Veale | 6.0 | 71 | 64 | 33/10 |
| 10 | Mont Loisir | 4 b. g | 55.5kg | 8 | Mr R D Fourie | 6.5 | 72 | 68 | 7/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
75.45s
Total Pool
R1,340,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Prince | 1 | 80 | 85 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Shifting Path | 2 | 72 | 62 | -1 | -9 | |
| Escarpment | 2 | 82 | 79 | -1 | -2 | |
| Azzurri | 4 | 79 | 77 | -1 | -1 | |
| Commanding | 5 | 72 | 70 | -1 | -1 | |
| Fort Red | 6 | 63 | 66 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Prince Of Tibet | 7 | 61 | 63 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Boundless Love | 8 | 75 | 72 | -2 | -1 | |
| Sun Dazed | 9 | 71 | 64 | -3 | -4 | |
| Mont Loisir | 10 | 72 | 68 | -3 | -1 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) PRINCE OF TIBET (*S Bungane) was restless in the stalls and slow into stride. b) SUN DAZED (S Veale) and AFRICAN PRINCE (JP van der Merwe) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) The All-Clear of this race was delayed while the Stewards satisfied themselves as to the correctness of the photo-finish. b) COMMANDING (G van Niekerk) raced with an awkward head carriage in the early stages while attempting to get cover. c) While attempting to improve into a narrow run AZZURRI (C Little), which was hanging in, made slight contact with the hindquarters of SHIFTING PATH (C Zackey) which, as a consequence, was turned inwards slightly. Simultaneously, BOUNDLESS LOVE (M Yeni) shifted out slightly which resulted in AZZURRI (C Little) having to be steadied and directed inwards to continue its run. After interviewing Jockeys C Little (AZZURRI) and C Zackey (SHIFTING PATH), the Stewards were satisfied that this was a racing incident and took no further action. d) At the 200m SUN DAZED (S Veale), which had commenced to give ground, was steadied when close to the heels of AZZURRI (C Little), which continued to hang in and shifted in. Jockeys S Veale (SUN DAZED) and C Little (AZZURRI) were interviewed with regard to this incident. After having regard to the evidence tendered, the Stewards were satisfied that SUN DAZED (S Veale) had steadied in anticipation of the narrowing run on the inside running rail and there was some doubt regarding if sufficient clearance had been afforded to SUN DAZED (S Veale) when AZZURRI (C Little) shifted inwards. As a consequence, no further action was taken but Jockey C Little was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. In view of the performance of AZZURRI (C Little) which was hanging in, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) Apprentice B Plaatjies reported that he felt something amiss with ESCARPMENT. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) In view of the performances of SUN DAZED (S Veale) and MONT LOISIR (R Fourie), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine these geldings. g) AFRICAN PRINCE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SJ Snaith was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) CF Dicken rode FORT RED (declared 10h18 on 20250830) b) G van Niekerk (COMMANDING) rode +0.5kg (56.3kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ESCARPMENT - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) MONT LOISIR - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected c) SUN DAZED - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected d) COMMANDING - abnormal respiratory noise e) AZZURRI - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS