Race 1: WELCOME TO NELSON MANDELA BAY OPEN MAIDEN (F & M) (For all Maiden Fillies & Mares)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 24 October 2025 | 12:35
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R71,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sweet Cake | 2 b. f | 51.0kg (55.0) | 10 | Mr B Soodoo | - | - | 60 | 40/1 |
| - | Five Star Magic | 4 b. f | 55.5kg | 16 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 61 | 11/2 |
| 1st | Up Up And Away TF | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr R D Fourie | - | - | 82 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Atlantic Pearl | 2 b. f | 50.0kg (54.0) | 2 | Mr G Dookhit | 1.25 | 69 | 72 | 17/1 |
| 3rd | Dynasty's Last | 5 b. m | 49.5kg (52.0) | 15 | Mr N Nastili | 2.0 | 49 | 61 | 17/1 |
| 4 | Midnight Music | 3 b. f | 55.5kg | 8 | Mr W G Agrella | 2.75 | 61 | 66 | 25/2 |
| 5 | Pomerol | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 3.5 | - | 78 | 17/1 |
| 6 | Vino Rioja | 2 b. f | 51.5kg | 14 | Mr Y Ramzan | 5.0 | 61 | 60 | 55/1 |
| 7 | Ripsnorter | 4 b. f | 61.0kg | 6 | Mr C A Little | 5.75 | - | 57 | 7/1 |
| 8 | Looking Good | 2 b. f | 51.5kg | 5 | Mr S L Naidoo | 6.0 | 62 | 64 | 28/1 |
| 9 | Mediterraneanflame | 3 b. f | 51.5kg | 4 | Mr E W Webber | 6.25 | 62 | 60 | 66/1 |
| 10 | Move To The Groove | 3 ch. f | 52.0kg | 1 | Mr K Minnie | 7.0 | 40 | 39 | 85/1 |
| 11 | Money Galore | 2 b. f | 52.0kg | 13 | Mr M A Yeni | 8.0 | 65 | 63 | 17/4 |
| 12 | Zumsee | 2 b. f | 53.5kg | 3 | Mr M K Katjedi | 11.25 | 68 | 66 | 28/1 |
| 13 | Elusive Bomba | 3 b. f | 56.0kg (55.5) | 12 | Mr C Zackey | 12.0 | 61 | 59 | 22/1 |
| 14 | Caughtubysurprise | 3 ch. f | 48.0kg (52.0) | 9 | Mr E J Muller | 13.25 | 52 | 52 | 66/1 |
| 15 | Golden Alexia | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 11 | Mr L Mxothwa | 13.75 | 68 | 56 | 7/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
69.03s
Average Time
70.13s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R828,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up Up And Away | 1 | - | 82 | - | + 30 | - |
| Atlantic Pearl | 2 | 69 | 72 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Dynasty's Last | 3 | 49 | 61 | -1 | + 13 | |
| Midnight Music | 4 | 61 | 66 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Pomerol | 5 | - | 78 | - | 0 | - |
| Vino Rioja | 6 | 61 | 60 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Ripsnorter | 7 | - | 57 | - | -4 | - |
| Looking Good | 8 | 62 | 64 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Mediterraneanflame | 9 | 62 | 60 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Move To The Groove | 10 | 40 | 39 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Money Galore | 11 | 65 | 63 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Zumsee | 12 | 68 | 66 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Elusive Bomba | 13 | 61 | 59 | -5 | + 3 | |
| Caughtubysurprise | 14 | 52 | 52 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Golden Alexia | 15 | 68 | 56 | -5 | -7 | |
| Sweet Cake | None | - | 60 | - | -188 | - |
| Five Star Magic | None | - | 61 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
a) FIVE STAR MAGIC (C Habib) and SWEET CAKE (*B Soodoo) refused to load and were withdrawn, causing a delay. b) ELUSIVE BOMBA (C Zackey) kicked in the stalls, was taken out and reloaded. c) ZUMSEE (MK Katjedi) jumped slow, losing one length. d) MOVE TO THE GROOVE (K Minnie) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Permission was granted for LOOKING GOOD (S Naidoo) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. b) MONEY GALORE proved difficult proceeding to the start and was led, riderless, by Jockey M Yeni from the 1000m. Trainer K Mitchley was advised that should this filly behave in a similar manner in future engagements, she may be suspended. c) MOVE TO THE GROOVE (K Minnie) shifted inwards at approximately the 500m and was corrected at the 300m. d) MEDITERANNEANGLAME (E Webber) shifted outwards sharply away from the crop from approximately the 400m and thereafter shifted inwards. e) VINO RIOJA (Y Ramzan) shifted out away from the crop at the 400m and thereafter, took a number of awkward strides at the 300m. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. f) At approximately the 500m Apprentice G Dookhit (ATLANTIC PEARL) briefly dropped his right-side rein, which he regained immediately. Thereafter, Apprentice G Dookhit's crop became entangled in his reins and, at the 300m, he accidentally dropped his crop. g) Jockey L Mxothwa reported that GOLDEN ALEXIA took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. h) In view of the report from the Starter regarding FIVE STAR MAGIC (C Habib) and SWEET CAKE (*B Soodoo) these horses starting stall certificates have been withdrawn and they are suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as they prove to be tractable to load with a companion. (Suspension dates: 25/10/2025 to 31/10/2025 inclusive) FIVE STAR MAGIC and SWEET CAKE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. i) UP UP AND AWAY, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) *EJ Muller rode CAUGHTUBYSURPRISE (declared 07h41 on 20251022) b) ATLANTIC PEARL raced without a tongue tie (declared 05h57 on 20251023) c) CAUGHTUBYSURPRISE raced with blinkers (declared 09h54 on 20251023) d) C Zackey (ELUSIVA BOMBA) rode +0.5kg (56.4kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) MOVE TO THE GROOVE (K Minnie) raced in club colours - Stewards permission THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GOLDEN ALEXIA - examined post-race. Not striding out right hind b) ELUSIVE BOMBA - not striding out behind c) CAUGHTUBYSURPRISE - stirrup rub right-hand side d) LOOKING GOOD - abnormal respiratory noise e) VINO RIOJA - cast left front shoe SCRATCHED: a) SWEET CAKE - refused to load (declared 12h39 on 20251024) b) FIVE STAR MAGIC - refused to load (declared 12h39 on 20251024)