Race 6: RACING240 MR 84 HANDICAP (Open)

TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Sunday, 28 September 2025 | 15:40

Distance: 1200m
Going: Good
Stakes: R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:6.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:9.0 4yrs:0.5

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
- Vibe Sa 2 b. c 60.5kg 1 Mr C J Habib - - 92 6/1
1st The Last Duke TF 2 b. g 58.0kg 3 Mr P Mxoli - 93 102 18/10
2nd Ensuing 2 b. c 59.0kg (63.0) 1 Mr G Samo-Burthia 0.6 90 87 9/2
3rd Red Penny 2 b. g 57.0kg 2 Mr M A Yeni 2.0 91 85 8/1
4 Drivelikeamaster 3 b. c 57.0kg (58.5) 4 Mr T J Mayhew 2.5 81 81 40/1
5 Longsword 2 b. c 59.0kg 5 Mr C Zackey 2.8 82 72 14/1
6 Got The Feeling 2 b. c 58.0kg 7 Mr C Murray 3.9 93 90 6/1
7 Nazare 3 ch. c 54.0kg 8 Mr Serino Moodley 5.6 72 70 40/1
8 Alpha World 2 b. c 55.0kg 6 Mr S Khumalo 5.9 87 87 14/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
73.01s
Average Time
71.85s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R865,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
The Last Duke 1 93 102 +9 + 7 + 2
Ensuing 2 90 87 -3 -1 -2
Red Penny 3 91 85 -6 -1 -5
Drivelikeamaster 4 81 81 0 -1 + 1
Longsword 5 82 72 -10 -1 -9
Got The Feeling 6 93 90 -3 -2 -1
Nazare 7 72 70 -2 -2
Alpha World 8 87 87 0 -2 + 2
Vibe Sa None - 92 - -193 -
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO VIBE SA (C HABIB) REFUSING TO LOAD AND SUBSEQUENTLY BEING SCRATCHED. 

THE STARTER REPORTED:
a)	VIBE SA (C Habib) refused to load. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Assistant Trainer M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised (GT). 	                
b)	NAZARE (S Moodley) was stubborn loading. Trainer C Dawson was advised to reschool this gelding prior to his next engagement (GT).
c)	LONGSWORD (C Zackey) and GOT THE FEELING (C Murray) were restless in the stalls. 	

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a)	In view of the Starter's report with regard to VIBE SA, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. 
Suspension dates: 29 September 2025 to 5 October 2025.  VIBE SA may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Assistant Trainer M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised.
b)	THE LAST DUKE (P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.	
Trainer P F Matchett advised (MS).
	
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None. 

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
a)	RED PENNY raced with a tongue tie on (declared 25 September 2025 at 12H28).	

THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS

SCRATCHED:
a)	VIBE SA refused to load (NHA / 15H42) Betting 6/1.

DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:

None.