Race 8: NEW TURF CARRIERS CLASS 5 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 70)
DURBANVILLE RACECOURSE | Saturday, 25 October 2025 | 15:50
Distance:
1500m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R90,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Landseer | 4 b. g | 61.0kg | 9 | Mr Serino Moodley | - | - | 67 | 33/1 |
| 1st | Prince Of Tibet | 4 b. g | 54.5kg | 4 | Mr J P van der Merwe | - | 59 | 63 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Delta Pride TF | 2 b. g | 61.0kg | 3 | Mr R D Fourie | 0.2 | 88 | 86 | 14/10 |
| 3rd | Gallic Forge | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr L Mxothwa | 1.2 | 71 | 71 | 14/1 |
| 4 | The Night Ferry | 3 b. g | 52.5kg (56.5) | 7 | Mr S Bungane | 1.95 | 63 | 62 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Gnarly | 2 b. c | 54.5kg | 8 | Mr S D Veale | 2.7 | 60 | 55 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Devil A Saint | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr C Murray | 3.7 | 70 | 69 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Cosmic Rhythm | 2 b. c | 55.0kg | 5 | Mr O Noach | 4.95 | 60 | 59 | 66/1 |
| 8 | Astronomical Boy | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr C Zackey | 7.2 | 86 | 87 | 9/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
92.68s
Average Time
92.72s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R995,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Tibet | 1 | 59 | 63 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Delta Pride | 2 | 88 | 86 | -1 | -1 | |
| Gallic Forge | 3 | 71 | 71 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| The Night Ferry | 4 | 63 | 62 | -1 | ||
| Gnarly | 5 | 60 | 55 | -1 | -4 | |
| Devil A Saint | 6 | 70 | 69 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Cosmic Rhythm | 7 | 60 | 59 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Astronomical Boy | 8 | 86 | 87 | -3 | + 4 | |
| Landseer | None | - | 67 | - | -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) GNARLY (S Veale) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) GALLIC FORGE (L Mxothwa) failed to parade in front of the grandstand and proceeded directly to the start. Trainer J Crawford was advised that should this gelding fail to parade in future engagements, he may be suspended. b) THE NIGHT FERRY (*S Bungane) proved difficult proceeding to the start and had to be led, riderless. Trainer H Brown was advised that should this gelding behave in a similar manner in future engagements, he may be suspended. c) THE NIGHT FERRY (*S Bungane) proved difficult to settle in the early stages. d) COSMIC RHYTHM (O Noach) had to be ridden along in the early stages to hold its position. e) Jockey C Zackey reported that he felt something amiss with ASTRONOMICAL BOY and he did not persevere with his riding leaving the 100m. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) PRINCE OF TIBET, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer E Steyn was advised. (ZM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ASTRONOMICAL BOY - examined post-race. Slow recovery of heart rate. Rule 49.7 applied. A veterinary certificate is required prior to acceptance. SCRATCHED: a) LANDSEER - urticaria. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 07h36 on 20251025)