Race 5: CHOICE CARRIERS CLASS 4 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 82)
DURBANVILLE RACECOURSE | Saturday, 25 October 2025 | 14:05
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Future Free | 2 b. c | 55.5kg | 9 | Mr S D Veale | - | - | 89 | - |
| - | Better Man | 2 ch. c | 58.5kg | 7 | Mr R D Fourie | - | - | 104 | 91/100 |
| 1st | Coco's Hero TF | 2 b. c | 54.5kg (54.0) | 2 | Mr C Zackey | - | 86 | 96 | 5/4 |
| 2nd | Baton Rouge | 4 ch. g | 56.0kg | 7 | Mr C Murray | 1.0 | 72 | 69 | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Ariovistus | 3 b. g | 58.0kg (57.5) | 3 | Mr L Mxothwa | 1.4 | 77 | 80 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Repetition | 3 b. g | 55.5kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.8 | 73 | 74 | 14/1 |
| 5 | Kebonalesedi | 5 b. g | 54.5kg | 4 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 2.0 | 69 | 67 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Gurkha | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr G A Behr | 3.25 | 82 | 80 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Noble Hero | 3 ch. g | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr Serino Moodley | 3.75 | 75 | 78 | 7/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
111.12s
Average Time
111.77s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R995,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coco's Hero | 1 | 86 | 96 | + 7 | + 3 | |
| Baton Rouge | 2 | 72 | 69 | -1 | -2 | |
| Ariovistus | 3 | 77 | 80 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Repetition | 4 | 73 | 74 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Kebonalesedi | 5 | 69 | 67 | -1 | -1 | |
| Gurkha | 6 | 82 | 80 | -2 | ||
| Noble Hero | 7 | 75 | 78 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Future Free | None | - | 89 | - | -193 | - |
| Better Man | None | - | 104 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) REPETITION (M Yeni) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) REPETITION (M Yeni) was hanging in from the 250m and had to be corrected. b) When questioned regarding the performance of NOBLE HERO (S Moodley), which shortened in the betting from 25/2 to 7/2 shortly before the start, Trainer D McLachlan told the Stewards that his stable had not supported this gelding in the betting and that he was pleased with its performance today. The Stewards reviewed Jockey S Moodley's riding and were satisfied that NOBLE HERO had been ridden on its merits. However, Jockey S Moodley appeared before the Board and was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts to the finish as he had ceased with his riding in the concluding stages. Trainer D McLachlan advised the Stewards that he will report back should he find anything amiss with this gelding of his return to the stables. c) COCO'S HERO, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J Crawford was advised. (TJ) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) C Zackey (COCO'S HERO) rode +1kg of which 0.5kg was carded (55.3kgs) b) L Mxothwa (ARIOVISTUS) rode +0.5kg (58.3kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ARIOVISTUS - abnormal respiratory noise SCRATCHED: a) BETTER MAN - coughing. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 07h23 on 20251025) b) FUTURE FREE - coughing. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 05h54 on 20251022)