Race 8: NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER FM 78 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 30 October 2025 | 16:35
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lady Sabrina | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr C Murray | - | 79 | 82 | 33/10 |
| 2nd | Universal Girl (IRE) | 4 b. f | 52.0kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 4.3 | 62 | 65 | 20/1 |
| 3rd | Merryweather TF | 2 b. f | 54.5kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | 5.2 | 83 | 88 | 91/100 |
| 4 | Zahra Dominia | 2 b. f | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.4 | 78 | 70 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Paris Fun | 2 ch. f | 55.0kg (54.5) | 6 | Mr C J Habib | 5.9 | 83 | 83 | 40/1 |
| 6 | Royal Horizon | 3 ch. f | 55.5kg | 8 | Mr J Penny | 8.4 | 69 | 68 | 25/1 |
| 7 | Willowild | 2 b. f | 57.5kg (59.0) | 7 | Mr T J Mayhew | 8.9 | 77 | 73 | 25/2 |
| 8 | Lapis Lazuli | 3 b. f | 56.0kg | 9 | Mr M K Katjedi | 9.8 | 71 | 59 | 40/1 |
| 9 | Northern Kitten | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 5 | Mr L Nhlapo | 10.3 | 59 | 67 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
89.77s
Average Time
88.31s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R890,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Sabrina | 1 | 79 | 82 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Universal Girl (IRE) | 2 | 62 | 65 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Merryweather | 3 | 83 | 88 | -2 | + 7 | |
| Zahra Dominia | 4 | 78 | 70 | -2 | -6 | |
| Paris Fun | 5 | 83 | 83 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Royal Horizon | 6 | 69 | 68 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Willowild | 7 | 77 | 73 | -3 | -1 | |
| Lapis Lazuli | 8 | 71 | 59 | -4 | -8 | |
| Northern Kitten | 9 | 59 | 67 | -4 | + 12 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ZAHRA DOMINIA (P Mxoli) and NORTHERN KITTEN (L Nhlapo) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) ROYAL HORIZON (J Penny) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, MERRYWEATHER (S Khumalo) was brushed in by NORTHERN KITTEN (L Nhlapo), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) Jockey S Khumalo's (MERRYWEATHER) crop broke at approximately the 300m. c) LADY SABRINA (C Murray), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer Warrick Marwing advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) LADY SABRINA was ridden by Jockey C Murray (declared 30 October 2025 at 07H43). b) PARIS FUN: Jockey C Habib weighed out at 55,4kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) LADY SABRINA raced equipped with alumite bar shoes in front and alumites behind (declared 26 October 2025 at 07H20). THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS. Race 8 contd. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.