Race 2: RACING TODAY OPEN MAIDEN (For Maidens)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 03 October 2025 | 13:05
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R71,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.0 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:11.5 4yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sempre Bella | 3 b. g | 58.5kg | 2 | - | - | - | 56 | 10/1 |
| - | Darling Girl | 2 b. f | 49.5kg (53.5) | 7 | - | - | - | 54 | 13/2 |
| 1st | King Of Victory TF | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr R D Fourie | - | 70 | 77 | 67/100 |
| 2nd | Celtique | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 6 | Mr M K Katjedi | 0.5 | 54 | 58 | 5/1 |
| 3rd | Welsh Starlet | 3 ch. f | 54.0kg | 4 | Mr C R Maujean | 2.0 | 53 | 63 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Lady Penny | 2 b. f | 49.0kg (53.0) | 5 | Mr B Soodoo | 3.25 | 67 | 63 | 20/1 |
| 5 | Outback Express | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr C A Little | 3.5 | 76 | 71 | 11/2 |
| 6 | Night In Japan | 3 gr. f | 58.0kg (57.5) | 1 | Mr L Mxothwa | 7.0 | 60 | 49 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
128.83s
Average Time
125.81s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R789,934
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Of Victory | 1 | 70 | 77 | + 7 | ||
| Celtique | 2 | 54 | 58 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Welsh Starlet | 3 | 53 | 63 | -1 | + 11 | |
| Lady Penny | 4 | 67 | 63 | -2 | -2 | |
| Outback Express | 5 | 76 | 71 | -2 | -3 | |
| Night In Japan | 6 | 60 | 49 | -3 | -8 | |
| Sempre Bella | None | - | 56 | - | -188 | - |
| Darling Girl | 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) LADY PENNY (*B Soodoo) jumped awkwardly with its head up and thereafter was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Apprentice B Soodoo (LADY PENNY) rode a satisfactory qualifying ride. b) NIGHT IN JAPAN (L Mxothwa), CELTIQUE (MK Katjedi) and LADY PENNY (*B Soodoo) over raced in the early and middle stages. c) OUTBACK EXPRESS (C Little) was switched in to obtain clear running at the 300m. d) Trainer N Kotzen was questioned regarding the improved performance of KING OF VICTORY compared to its previous race on 14 September 2025. He explained that this gelding had hung badly in that race and he had therefore raced fitted with a different bit today. Trainer N Kotzen was of the opinion that the extra 400m of today's race, accompanied by the different bit, accounted for the improved performance. His explanation was noted. e) KING OF VICTORY, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer JP Nel, acting on behalf of Trainer N Kotzen, was advised. (SP) f) CELTIQUE, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SB Kotzen was advised. (SP) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) L Mxothwa (NIGHT IN JAPAN) rode +0.5kg (58.4kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) NIGHT IN JAPAN - brush wound left hind & skin disease left hind SCRATCHED: a) SEMPRE BELLA - under suspension (declared 07h46 on 20251002) b) DARLING GIRL - ineligible: winner 01/10/2025 (declared 08h59 on 20251002)