Race 2: RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE (3-year-olds) (For Maiden 3-year-olds)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Sunday, 28 September 2025 | 13:20
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | One Eye On Vegas TF | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr C Murray | - | - | 106 | 1/3 |
| 2nd | Royale Jacket | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr K J Lihaba | 7.25 | 80 | 74 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Green Machine | 3 gr. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr J R Syster | 9.5 | - | 75 | 33/1 |
| 4 | Errol Flynn | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr C Zackey | 9.55 | - | 96 | 15/2 |
| 5 | Texas Missile | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C J Habib | 11.3 | - | 94 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Emerald City | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 11.5 | 74 | 71 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Indian Spice | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 12.0 | - | 70 | 20/1 |
| 8 | War Of Wonders | 3 ch. c | 58.5kg (60.0) | 9 | Mr T J Mayhew | 17.5 | - | - | 125/1 |
| 9 | Talkoftheheights | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr Serino Moodley | 30.0 | 55 | 52 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
89.5s
Average Time
89.79s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R865,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Eye On Vegas | 1 | - | 106 | - | + 25 | - |
| Royale Jacket | 2 | 80 | 74 | -3 | -3 | |
| Green Machine | 3 | - | 75 | - | + 10 | - |
| Errol Flynn | 4 | - | 96 | - | -3 | - |
| Texas Missile | 5 | - | 94 | - | -5 | - |
| Emerald City | 6 | 74 | 71 | -4 | + 1 | |
| Indian Spice | 7 | - | 70 | - | -9 | - |
| War Of Wonders | 8 | - | - | - | -11 | - |
| Talkoftheheights | 9 | 55 | 52 | -10 | + 7 |
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 MACHINE (J R Syster) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. b) ERROL FLYNN (C Zackey) and TEXAS MISSILE (C Habib) were slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, TEXAS MISSILE (C Habib) was bumped out by GREEN MACHINE (J R Syster), which jumped outwards leaving the stalls. As a consequence, Jockey J R Syster (GREEN MACHINE) briefly lost the footing to his left-side stirrup iron. b) ERROL FLYNN (C Zackey) hung in from the 200m and took an awkward stride shortly before the finish line. Thereafter, Jockey C Zackey reported that this colt did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey S Moodley (TALKOFTHEHEIGHTS) did not persevere with his riding from the 300m. Thereafter, Jockey S Moodley reported that this colt did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) Apprentice T Mayhew reported that WAR OF WONDERS took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) ONE EYE ON VEGAS (C Murray), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer Matthew de Kock advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ERROL FLYNN lame left hind. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Stable Employee N Mofokeng, acting on behalf of Trainer J A Soma, was advised (MB). b) TALKOFTHEHEIGHTS coughing post race. c) WAR OF WONDERS abnormal respiratory noise. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.