Race 1: WELCOME TO NELSON MANDELA BAY WORK RIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (For Maidens)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 03 October 2025 | 12:30
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R75,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | American Matador TF | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr S Liyaba | - | 71 | 71 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Timeline | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 7 | Mr H Tsewu | 0.5 | 62 | 53 | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Magnus The Good | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 9 | Mr Tabiso Ayavuma Gabelana | 0.55 | 79 | 74 | 11/2 |
| 4 | American Eagle | 3 ch. g | 60.5kg (60.0) | 6 | Mr A Gwadiso | 4.3 | 59 | 59 | 14/1 |
| 5 | Originator | 4 ch. g | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr Masonwabe Naki | 4.55 | - | 67 | 7/2 |
| 6 | Global Zee | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr Z Matwa | 7.05 | 63 | 50 | 25/1 |
| 7 | Move To The Groove | 3 ch. f | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr A Sojece | 9.05 | - | 39 | 125/1 |
| 8 | Norse Warrior | 2 b. g | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr A Mbumbulu | 10.05 | 59 | 56 | 40/1 |
| 9 | Sweet Cake | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 10 | Mr M Khaka | 11.55 | 65 | 60 | 100/1 |
| 10 | Khichdi | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr Lwandile Kolanisi | 15.8 | 75 | 62 | 7/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
70.38s
Average Time
70.63s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R789,934
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Matador | 1 | 71 | 71 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| Timeline | 2 | 62 | 53 | -1 | -8 | |
| Magnus The Good | 3 | 79 | 74 | -1 | -4 | |
| American Eagle | 4 | 59 | 59 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Originator | 5 | - | 67 | - | 0 | - |
| Global Zee | 6 | 63 | 50 | -3 | -10 | |
| Move To The Groove | 7 | - | 39 | - | -4 | - |
| Norse Warrior | 8 | 59 | 56 | -4 | + 1 | |
| Sweet Cake | 9 | 65 | 60 | -4 | -1 | |
| Khichdi | 10 | 75 | 62 | -6 | -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) SWEET CAKE (+M Khaka) was stubborn loading and slow into stride. b) MOVE TO THE GROOVE (+A Sojece) jumped slow, losing two lengths c) AMERICAN EAGLE (+A Gwadiso) and MAGNUS THE GOOD (+T Gabelana) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) GLOBAL ZEE (+Z Matwa) took an awkward stride at the 400m and again at the 300m. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) MOVE TO THE GROOVE (+A Sojece) shortened its stride and shifted inwards sharply at the 250m. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. Trainer E Kaknis was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with this filly on her return to the stables. c) SWEET CAKE (+M Khaka) was directed inwards but shifted sharply outwards at the 250m and thereafter shortened its stride. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) Work Rider T Gabelana (MAGNUS THE GOOD) did not persevere with his riding in the latter stages. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) AMERICAN MATADOR, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer DG Smith, acting on behalf of Trainer GD Smith, was advised. (SP) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) KHICHDI raced with a tongue tie (declared 14h55 on 20250929) b) AMERICAN MATADOR raced without a compression mask and with blinkers (declared 07h54 on 20251002) c) TIMELINE raced with alumites in front; unshod behind (declared 07h54 on 20250930) d) Work Rider A Gwadiso (AMERICAN EAGLE) rode +0.5kg (60.6kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MOVE TO THE GROOVE - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) MAGNUS THE GOOD - examined post-race. Abnormal respiratory noise c) GLOBAL ZEE - examined post-race. Not striding out behind d) SWEET CAKE - abrasion right hip THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS