Race 3: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 FM 80 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 17 October 2025 | 13:40
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R88,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:8.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:10.5 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Family Power | 4 ch. f | 59.0kg (63.0) | 1 | Mr G Dookhit | - | - | 87 | 7/2 |
| - | Green Isle | 2 b. f | 58.5kg | 2 | - | - | - | 77 | 18/10 |
| 1st | State Secret | 2 ch. f | 60.5kg | 1 | Mr R D Fourie | - | 82 | 85 | 9/2 |
| 2nd | Ginger Delight TF | 3 b. f | 57.5kg (57.0) | 2 | Mr L Mxothwa | 0.05 | 75 | 85 | 18/10 |
| 3rd | One Giant Leap | 3 ch. f | 56.5kg | 6 | Mr C Zackey | 1.55 | 74 | 74 | 6/1 |
| 4 | Umzolozolo | 2 b. f | 58.5kg | 5 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 2.05 | 78 | 75 | 17/2 |
| 5 | Flower Festival | 4 ch. f | 56.5kg | 4 | Mr M K Katjedi | 2.55 | 73 | 70 | 13/2 |
| 6 | Vihaan's Queen | 4 b. f | 62.5kg | 7 | Mr W G Agrella | 2.65 | 85 | 89 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Bosnay | 4 b. f | 57.5kg (60.0) | 8 | Mr N Nastili | 5.9 | 80 | 74 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Greenlight Dancer | 2 b. f | 50.0kg (54.0) | 3 | Mr B Soodoo | 99.99 | 69 | 65 | 10/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
96.32s
Average Time
95.99s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R737,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Secret | 1 | 82 | 85 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Ginger Delight | 2 | 75 | 85 | -1 | + 11 | |
| One Giant Leap | 3 | 74 | 74 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Umzolozolo | 4 | 78 | 75 | -1 | -2 | |
| Flower Festival | 5 | 73 | 70 | -1 | -2 | |
| Vihaan's Queen | 6 | 85 | 89 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Bosnay | 7 | 80 | 74 | -2 | -4 | |
| Greenlight Dancer | 8 | 69 | 65 | -10 | + 6 | |
| Family Power | None | - | 87 | - | -188 | - |
| Green Isle | None | - | 77 | - | -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) BOSNAY (*N Nastili) was stubborn loading. b) VIHAAN'S QUEEN (W Agrella) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (12h56) b) Permission was granted for UMZOLOZOLO (M van Rensburg) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. c) GREENLIGHT DANCER (*B Soodoo) over raced in the early and middle stages and as a consequence, raced wide on the turn and into the straight. Thereafter, the saddle on GREENLIGHT DANCER slipped forward in running, which resulted in Apprentice B Soodoo being unable to fully assist this filly and placing him at a disadvantage. d) Apprentice N Nastili reported that he felt something amiss with BOSNAY. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. e) STATE SECRET, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer TJ Laing was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) R Fourie rode STATE SECRET (declared 10h12 on 20251017) b) L Mxothwa (GINGER DELIGHT) rode +0.5kg (57.9kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BOSNAY - examined post-race. Blowing b) VIHAAN'S QUEEN - coughing c) UMZOLOZOLO - fatigued SCRATCHED: a) FAMILY POWER - abscess left front. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 05h56 on 20251017) b) GREEN ISLE - not eating up. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 05h28 on 20251017)