Race 2: TAB 4RACING APP MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 13 November 2025 | 12:35
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sergeant Soqrat | 2 b. g | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | 77 | 71 | 50/1 |
| 2nd | Power Of Pearls TF | 2 ch. f | 56.5kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.3 | 77 | 73 | 5/2 |
| 3rd | Actuary | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | 2.1 | - | 76 | 33/1 |
| 4 | Echoes Of War | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 2 | Mr S Khumalo | 2.5 | 76 | 77 | 18/10 |
| 5 | Sky On Fire | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | 2.7 | 58 | 60 | 75/1 |
| 6 | Continental King | 3 b. g | 57.5kg (59.0) | 3 | Mr T J Mayhew | 4.1 | - | 84 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Royale Jacket | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 10 | Mr K J Lihaba | 6.1 | 75 | 74 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Explosive Charm | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 9 | Mr L Nhlapo | 9.1 | - | 55 | 75/1 |
| 9 | Scented Path | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr G J Lerena | 10.6 | - | 52 | 25/2 |
| 10 | Russel Square | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 11 | Mr C Murray | 14.0 | - | 59 | 50/1 |
| 11 | Ubermensch | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | 16.5 | 71 | 74 | 33/10 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
72.99s
Average Time
73.53s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,070,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Soqrat | 1 | 77 | 71 | + 7 | -13 | |
| Power Of Pearls | 2 | 77 | 73 | -1 | -3 | |
| Actuary | 3 | - | 76 | - | + 10 | - |
| Echoes Of War | 4 | 76 | 77 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Sky On Fire | 5 | 58 | 60 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Continental King | 6 | - | 84 | - | -7 | - |
| Royale Jacket | 7 | 75 | 74 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Explosive Charm | 8 | - | 55 | - | -11 | - |
| Scented Path | 9 | - | 52 | - | -13 | - |
| Russel Square | 10 | - | 59 | - | -15 | - |
| Ubermensch | 11 | 71 | 74 | -6 | + 9 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) CONTINENTAL KING (*T Mayhew), RUSSEL SQUARE (C Murray) and EXPLOSIVE CHARM (L Nhlapo) were slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At approximately the 300m, the saddle on UBERMENSCH slipped sideways in racing, placing Jockey C Zackey at a severe disadvantage, which resulted in him easing this gelding out of the race. This was confirmed by an Official. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) In view of the performance of RUSSEL SQUARE (C Murray), (distance 14,00 lengths, betting 50/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey G Lerena reported that SCENTED PATH choked up in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) An inquiry will be opened to establish why CONTINENTAL KING (*T Mayhew) had to ease at approximately the 150m. e) SERGEANT SOQRAT (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee F Naude, acting on behalf of Trainer C Spies, was advised (MduP). When questioned regarding the improved performance of SERGEANT SOQRAT, Stable Employee F Naude, acting on behalf of Trainer C Spies could offer the Board no suitable explanation. His attention was drawn to the Rules pertaining to In and Out running. JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) UBERMENSCH new ownership: Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd, colours: Yellow, fuchsia stripe, halved sleeves, yellow cap (Sold with engagement). b) CONTINENTAL KING is a gelding (Gelded 16 September 2025). To be investigated. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) UBERMENSCH speedy cut right hind. b) SCENTED PATH fatigued; blowing post race. c) RUSSEL SQUARE blowing post race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 2 contd.