Race 1: WELCOME TO NELSON MANDELA BAY OPEN MAIDEN (F & M) (For all Maiden F&M)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 05 November 2025 | 12:25
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R71,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.0 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cheeky Cranberry | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr R D Fourie | - | - | 83 | 33/10 |
| 2nd | Sombreuil | 2 b. f | 55.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.75 | 70 | 70 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Elusive Bomba | 3 b. f | 51.5kg (55.5) | 5 | Mr G Dookhit | 1.75 | 61 | 59 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Mediterraneanflame | 3 b. f | 51.5kg | 2 | Mr M K Katjedi | 3.0 | 62 | 60 | 25/2 |
| 5 | Tanzanite TF | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | 3.1 | - | 73 | 18/10 |
| 6 | French Romance | 3 ch. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr C A Little | 4.35 | - | - | 7/1 |
| 7 | Night In Japan | 3 gr. f | 49.5kg (53.5) | 6 | Mr B Soodoo | 4.6 | 57 | 49 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Zara Diva | 2 b. f | 49.0kg (51.5) | 8 | Mr N Nastili | 9.85 | 59 | 57 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
58.91s
Average Time
57.75s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R678,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Cranberry | 1 | - | 83 | - | + 30 | - |
| Sombreuil | 2 | 70 | 70 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Elusive Bomba | 3 | 61 | 59 | -1 | -1 | |
| Mediterraneanflame | 4 | 62 | 60 | -2 | ||
| Tanzanite | 5 | - | 73 | - | 0 | - |
| French Romance | 6 | - | - | - | -2 | - |
| Night In Japan | 7 | 57 | 49 | -2 | -6 | |
| Zara Diva | 8 | 59 | 57 | -4 | + 2 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) TANZANITE (C Habib) and MEDITERRANEANFLAME (MK Katjedi) were stubborn loading. b) SOMBREUIL (M Yeni) was nervous and reared in the stalls. c) CHEEKY CRANBERRY (R Fourie) and FRENCH ROMANCE (C Little) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (11h44) b) ZARA DIVA (*N Nastili) refused to parade in front of the grandstand and proceeded directly to the start. Trainer K Mitchley was advised that should this filly behave in a similar manner in future engagements, it may be suspended. c) ZARA DIVA (*N Nastili) raced wide without cover on the turn and into the straight. d) MEDITERRANEANFLAME (MK Katjedi) was carried sharply inwards by FRENCH ROMANCE (C Little), which was in turn carried inwards by TANZANITE (C Habib), which raced green and shifted inwards sharply at approximately the 200m. e) At the 100m ELUSIVE BOMBA (*G Dookhit) was steadied in anticipation of SOMBREUIL (M YENI) taking up his running on his inside. Apprentice G Dookhit appeared before the Board and was advised to ride his horse out fully when there are no circumstances preventing him from doing so. f) CHEEKY CRANBERRY (R Fourie) raced green. g) Jockey M Yeni (SOMBREUIL) and Apprentice N Nastili (ZARA DIVA) reported that they felt something amiss with these fillies. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. h) CHEEKY CRANBERRY, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) ZARA DIVA raced with blinkers and a tongue tie (declared 06h16 on 20251103) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SOMBREUIL - examined post-race. Fatigued post-race b) ZARA DIVA - examined post-race. Not striding out in front c) CHEEKY CRANBERRY - mouth injury THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS