Race 2: RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden F&M)

FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 26 September 2025 | 13:10

Distance: 1200m
Going: Standard
Stakes: R75,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
- Lyrics And Songs 3 b. f 58.0kg 3 Mr E W Webber - - 54 125/1
1st Genovefa 3 gr. f 60.0kg 5 Mr L Mxothwa - 60 72 4/1
2nd Ocean Flame 2 b. f 58.0kg 7 Mr L M van Rensburg 0.1 62 75 8/1
3rd Amanatto TF 3 gr. f 60.0kg 1 Mr R D Fourie 3.1 60 64 13/10
4 Midnight Music 3 b. f 60.0kg 8 Mr C R Maujean 4.35 66 66 14/1
5 Royal Mermaid 3 b. f 60.0kg 4 Mr C Zackey 7.1 75 70 4/1
6 Caughtubysurprise 3 ch. f 60.0kg 3 Mr X C Ndlovu 8.1 54 52 125/1
7 Trillion Dreams 5 b. m 60.0kg 2 Mr M K Katjedi 8.35 45 45 125/1
8 Elusive Bomba 3 b. f 56.0kg (60.0) 6 Mr G Dookhit 10.6 - 59 14/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
70.31s
Average Time
71.22s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R765,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Genovefa 1 60 72 +12 + 7 + 5
Ocean Flame 2 62 75 +13 -1 + 14
Amanatto 3 60 64 +4 -2 + 6
Midnight Music 4 66 66 0 -2 + 2
Royal Mermaid 5 75 70 -5 -3 -2
Caughtubysurprise 6 54 52 -2 -3 + 1
Trillion Dreams 7 45 45 0 -3 + 3
Elusive Bomba 8 - 59 - -6 -
Lyrics And Songs None - 54 - -188 -
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:

a)	LYRICS AND SONGS (E Webber) refused to load and was withdrawn.
b)	ELUSIVE BOMBA (*G Dookhit) was stubborn loading.
c)	TRILLION DREAMS (MK Katjedi) was stubborn loading and slow into stride.
d)	ROYAL  MERMAID (C Zackey) was nervous in the stalls.
e)	CAUGHTUBYSURPRISE (X Ndlovu) was slow into stride.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (12h39)
b)	Permission was granted for GENOVEFA (L Mxothwa) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. 
c)	LYRICS AND SONGS (E Webber) failed to parade and proceeded directly to the start. Trainer WGC Miller was advised that should this filly refuse to parade in future engagements, she may be suspended.
d)	The start of this race was delayed due to a technical issue in the boardroom which was reported to the Racing Operator.
e)	Shortly after the start, ELUSIVE BOMBA (*G Dookhit) and OCEAN FLAME (M van Rensburg) came together and bumped.
f)	TRILLION DREAMS (MK Katjedi) raced wide on the turn and into the straight. Thereafter, Jockey MK Katjedi reported that TRILLION DREAMS did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare.
g)	In view of the report from the Starter regarding LYRICS AND SONGS (E Webber), this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as she proves to be tractable to load with a companion. (Suspension dates: 27/09/2025 to 03/10/2025 inclusive) LYRICS AND SONGS may not be presented for re-passing during this period.
h)	Jockey M van Rensburg was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that as the rider of OCEAN FLAME 	he misused his crop by striking OCEAN FLAME more than 12 times (15) which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race. Jockey M van Rensburg signed an admission of guilt and was fined R7500,00. 
i)	GENOVEFA, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer K Mitchley was advised. (LM)

JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	TRILLION DREAMS raced with a compression mask and blinkers (declared 08h44 on 20250925)

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER 

a)	Nil

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:

a)	TRILLION DREAMS - examined post-race. Not striding out left front
b)	ELUSIVE BOMBA - coughing

SCRATCHED:

a)	LYRICS AND SONGS - refused to load (declared 13h18 on 20250926)