Race 4: GALLOP TV PROGRESS PLATE (For Maidens, 1, 2 & 3 time winners)
DURBANVILLE RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 03 September 2025 | 14:35
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R124,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Roland Garros | 2 gr. c | 55.5kg | 3 | - | - | - | 108 | 9/2 |
| 1st | Jet Force TF | 3 b. c | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr G van Niekerk | - | 87 | 117 | 18/10 |
| 2nd | Absolutely Yes | 2 gr. c | 58.5kg | 2 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 0.4 | 103 | 99 | 7/2 |
| 3rd | Gimmelightning | 2 b. c | 61.0kg | 1 | Mr C Zackey | 0.45 | 97 | 95 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Captain West | 3 ch. g | 61.5kg | 3 | Mr L Mxothwa | 0.5 | 103 | 102 | 5/2 |
| 5 | Air Raid | 2 b. c | 61.0kg | 5 | Mr R D Fourie | 2.25 | 100 | 95 | 6/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
85.49s
Average Time
85.04s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R865,794
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Force | 1 | 87 | 117 | + 7 | + 23 | |
| Absolutely Yes | 2 | 103 | 99 | -1 | -3 | |
| Gimmelightning | 3 | 97 | 95 | -1 | -1 | |
| Captain West | 4 | 103 | 102 | -1 | ||
| Air Raid | 5 | 100 | 95 | -1 | -4 | |
| Roland Garros | None | - | 108 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) JET FORCE (G van Niekerk) was reluctant to load, causing a delay and thereafter jumped slow, losing one length. b) GIMMELIGHTNING (C Zackey) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) JET FORCE recorded a TCO2 concentration of more than 36 mmol/L. Trainer D McLachlan was advised that a second blood specimen would be collected. This specimen was of an acceptable TCO2 level. b) GIMMELIGHTNING (C Zackey) proved difficult proceeding to the start and had to be assisted by a Handler. Trainer SJ Snaith was advised that should this gelding behave in a similar manner in future engagements, he may be suspended. c) GIMMELIGHTNING (C Zackey) and AIR RAID (R Fourie) brushed at the 250m. d) In view of the report from the Starter regarding JET FORCE (G van Niekerk), this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as he proves to be tractable to load with a companion. (Suspension dates: 04/09/2025 to 10/09/2025 inclusive) JET FORCE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. e) JET FORCE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D McLachlan was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) R Fourie rode AIR RAID (declared 09h18 on 20250903) b) GIMMELIGHTNING raced without blinkers (declared 15h43 on 20250831) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS SCRATCHED: a) ROLAND GARROS - coughing. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 14h51 on 20250901)