Race 8: NEXT FAIRVIEW RACEMEETING WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER MR 66 HANDICAP (Open)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 26 September 2025 | 16:40
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R76,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | King's Sailor | 3 ch. g | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr L Mxothwa | - | - | 67 | 4/1 |
| 1st | King Rahul | 4 b. g | 49.5kg (53.5) | 5 | Mr G Dookhit | - | 53 | 63 | 11/2 |
| 2nd | Thunder Master TF | 6 b. g | 62.0kg | 3 | Mr C R Maujean | 0.5 | 70 | 80 | 7/2 |
| 3rd | Run The World | 3 b. c | 57.5kg | 8 | Mr E W Webber | 1.5 | 62 | 60 | 40/1 |
| 4 | Mighty Mac | 5 b. g | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr W G Agrella | 1.6 | 61 | 52 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Rototo | 3 gr. g | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr M K Katjedi | 1.65 | 66 | 61 | 10/1 |
| 6 | Wissa's On Fire | 4 b. g | 61.0kg | 6 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 1.9 | 68 | 71 | 28/10 |
| 7 | Maneki Neko | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr C A Little | 3.4 | 64 | 60 | 10/1 |
| 8 | Ice Cap | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 2 | Mr C Zackey | 4.4 | 61 | 54 | 25/2 |
| 9 | Prince Antonio | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 9 | Mr R D Fourie | 5.4 | 66 | 63 | 9/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
83.15s
Average Time
83.05s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R765,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Rahul | 1 | 53 | 63 | + 7 | + 3 | |
| Thunder Master | 2 | 70 | 80 | -1 | + 11 | |
| Run The World | 3 | 62 | 60 | -1 | -1 | |
| Mighty Mac | 4 | 61 | 52 | -1 | -8 | |
| Rototo | 5 | 66 | 61 | -1 | -4 | |
| Wissa's On Fire | 6 | 68 | 71 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Maneki Neko | 7 | 64 | 60 | -2 | -2 | |
| Ice Cap | 8 | 61 | 54 | -2 | -5 | |
| Prince Antonio | 9 | 66 | 63 | -2 | -1 | |
| King's Sailor | None | - | 67 | - | -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) WISSA'S ON FIRE (M van Rensburg) jumped awkwardly outwards. b) RUN THE WORLD (E Webber) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (16h03) b) Permission was granted for WISSA'S ON FIRE (M van Rensburg) and MIGHTY MAC (W Agrella) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. c) Shortly after the start ROTOTO (MK Katjedi) was buffeted between RUN THE WORLD (E Webber) and WISSA'S ON FIRE (M van Rensburg), which jumped awkwardly outwards. d) WISSA'S ON FIRE (M van Rensburg) shifted out away from the crop from the 300m and was corrected at the 200m. e) PRINCE ANTONIO (R Fourie) was hanging out from the 250m. f) Jockey C Zackey reported that ICE CAP coughed post-race. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. g) When questioned regarding the improved performance of KING RAHUL compared to its previous race, Trainer Oosthuizen explained to the Board that he had tried different racing tactics on that occasion and had raced on the turf. In today's race, he was back on the polytrack and had raced handy and, in his opinion, that accounted for the improved performance. He further advised the Board that he intends to race this horse on the polytrack in future engagements. However, if he does run this gelding on the turf track, it would be over a shorter distance. Trainer Oosthuizen's explanation was noted. h) KING RAHUL, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer Z Oosthuizen was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ICE CAP - examined post-race. Coughing b) RUN THE WORLD - severe post-race distress SCRATCHED: a) KING'S SAILOR - nasal discharge. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 07h56 on 20250926)