Race 6: ARROW GRADUATION PLATE (For Maidens, 1 & 2 Time Winners)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 20 September 2025 | 15:35
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Hemisphere | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr L Nhlapo | - | - | 83 | 10/1 |
| 1st | Bjorn Ironside TF | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr S Khumalo | - | 108 | 105 | 87/100 |
| 2nd | Pennsylvania | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr C J Habib | 0.5 | 92 | 94 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Poblano | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 7 | Mr Serino Moodley | 4.0 | 101 | 100 | 9/2 |
| 4 | Mystical Miss | 2 b. f | 52.5kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 5.0 | 96 | 83 | 3/1 |
| 5 | Antonio Gaudi | 2 b. c | 56.5kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | 7.75 | 77 | 82 | 66/1 |
| 6 | Bakwena | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 4 | Mr C R Maujean | 8.0 | 95 | 97 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Red Legend | 2 b. g | 54.5kg (56.0) | 5 | Miss R A Venniker | 16.0 | 81 | 81 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
71.87s
Average Time
71.83s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R990,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjorn Ironside | 1 | 108 | 105 | + 7 | -10 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 92 | 94 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Poblano | 3 | 101 | 100 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Mystical Miss | 4 | 96 | 83 | -2 | -11 | |
| Antonio Gaudi | 5 | 77 | 82 | -3 | + 8 | |
| Bakwena | 6 | 95 | 97 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Red Legend | 7 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| Hemisphere | None | - | 83 | - | -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) BJORN IRONSIDE (S Khumalo) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At approximately the 900m, BAKWENA (C Maujean) was steadied and switched out to avoid running on to the heels of MYSTICAL MISS (M Yeni), which hung out around the turn. b) PENNSYLVANIA (C Habib) took an awkward stride in the concluding stages. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) BJORN IRONSIDE (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J J van Vuuren advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PENNSYLVANIA fatigued. b) BJORN IRONSIDE cast its right front shoe in running. SCRATCHED: a) HEMISPHERE coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.