Race 5: TEAM BLU SYNDICATE CLASS 4 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 80)
DURBANVILLE RACECOURSE | Monday, 22 September 2025 | 14:35
Distance:
1250m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:8.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:11.0 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Green Garnet | 4 b. g | 61.0kg | 13 | Mr C Murray | - | - | 81 | 33/1 |
| 1st | Saudi Cat (ARG) TF | 2 gr. c | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr R D Fourie | - | 91 | 94 | 5/2 |
| 1st | What A Fortune | 2 ch. c | 58.5kg (62.5) | 3 | Mr D D E Louw | - | 86 | 95 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Boogiefied (AUS) | 4 br. g | 62.0kg | 1 | Mr Serino Moodley | 0.75 | 84 | 90 | 7/2 |
| 4 | Star Major | 2 b. c | 56.5kg | 12 | Mr G Wright | 0.8 | 89 | 114 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Sooty | 4 b. g | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr D L Ashby | 2.55 | 75 | 75 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Gimmie Rules | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 11 | Mr C Zackey | 2.75 | 90 | 111 | 8/1 |
| 7 | One Liner | 2 b. c | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.15 | 80 | 88 | 20/1 |
| 8 | African Prince | 3 b. g | 61.5kg | 13 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 4.9 | 84 | 85 | 20/1 |
| 9 | Paratrooper | 4 b. g | 56.5kg | 2 | Mr S D Veale | 5.65 | 73 | 73 | 20/1 |
| 10 | Azzurri | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 7 | Mr C A Little | 6.9 | 79 | 77 | 25/1 |
| 11 | Diablo | 2 b. c | 55.5kg (59.5) | 9 | Mr S Bungane | 7.65 | 80 | 76 | 66/1 |
| 12 | Green Planet | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 8 | Mr M A Winnaar | 8.05 | 76 | 61 | 50/1 |
| 13 | Prevalence | 3 b. c | 61.5kg | 10 | Mr A C Fortune | 10.8 | 83 | 83 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
75.53s
Total Pool
R950,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Cat (ARG) | 1 | 91 | 94 | + 7 | -4 | |
| What A Fortune | 1 | 86 | 95 | + 7 | + 2 | |
| Boogiefied (AUS) | 3 | 84 | 90 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Star Major | 4 | 89 | 114 | -1 | + 26 | |
| Sooty | 5 | 75 | 75 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Gimmie Rules | 6 | 90 | 111 | -1 | + 22 | |
| One Liner | 7 | 80 | 88 | -2 | + 10 | |
| African Prince | 8 | 84 | 85 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Paratrooper | 9 | 73 | 73 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Azzurri | 10 | 79 | 77 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Diablo | 11 | 80 | 76 | -3 | -1 | |
| Green Planet | 12 | 76 | 61 | -3 | -12 | |
| Prevalence | 13 | 83 | 83 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Green Garnet | None | - | 81 | - | -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) GREEN GARNET (C Murray) reacted and broke open the front gate of the starting stalls when AFRICAN PRINCE (JP van der Merwe) became restless in the stalls. GREEN GARNET (C Murray) was taken out, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and withdrawn, causing a delay. b) AZZURRI (C Little) was restless and kicked in the stalls. c) DIABLO (*S Bungane) jumped slow, losing one length. d) ONE LINER (M Yeni) and PREVALENCE (A Fortune) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start SOOTY (D Ashby) and ONE LINER (M Yeni), which pulled hard and raced tight on the inside of AZZURRI (C Little), made contact on three occasions when ONE LINER (M Yeni) shifted in and then was bumped outwards by SOOTY (D Ashby). b) AZZURRI (C Little) over raced in the early and middle stages. c) The Stewards interviewed Jockeys C Zackey (GIMMIE RULES), S Moodley (BOOGIEFIED (AUS) and Apprentice DD Louw (WHAT A FORTUNE) with regard to an incident which took place in the concluding stages, which resulted in GIMMIE RULES (C Zackey) having to check away from the heels of BOOGIEFIED (AUS) (S Moodley). After considering all the evidence given, the Stewards established that WHAT A FORTUNE (*DD Louw), which was initially carried inwards slightly by SAUDI CAT (ARG) (R Fourie), which was hanging in, shifted in slightly and was immediately straightened, had continued to shift in slightly away from SAUDI CAT (ARG) (R Fourie) and carried BOOGIEFIED (AUS) (S Moodley). inwards, which resulted in GIMMIE RULES (C Zackey), which was attempting a narrow run between the inside running rail and BOOGIEFIED (AUS) (S Moodley), having to be checked. The Stewards concluded this was a racing incident and took no further action. However, Apprentice DD Louw was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. d) In view of the performance of PREVALENCE (A Fortune), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) SAUDI CAT (ARG), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer VH Marshall was advised. (TJ) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PREVALENCE - examined post-race. Lame right front. A veterinary certificate is required prior to acceptance. Rule 49.7 applied. SCRATCHED: a) GREEN GARNET - injured in the stalls. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 14h36 on 20250922)