Race 5: RACE YOUR DREAM SYNDICATE CLASS 4 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 82)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 15 November 2025 | 15:00
Distance:
1950m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R145,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Gentleman Joe | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr A C Fortune | - | - | 83 | 25/2 |
| 1st | Coco's Hero | 2 b. c | 56.5kg | 4 | Mr G van Niekerk | - | 91 | 96 | 25/2 |
| 2nd | Arbitration | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 10 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 0.3 | 77 | 78 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Western World | 2 b. c | 53.5kg | 5 | Mr S D Veale | 2.05 | 70 | 70 | 33/1 |
| 4 | King's Quest | 3 b. g | 60.5kg | 3 | Mr A Domeyer | 3.05 | 84 | 89 | 11/2 |
| 5 | Gallic Victor TF | 2 b. c | 54.0kg | 8 | Mr C Zackey | 4.55 | 86 | 84 | 87/100 |
| 6 | Joshua | 3 b. c | 51.0kg (55.0) | 7 | Mr D D E Louw | 4.95 | 73 | 70 | 25/1 |
| 7 | Twilight Warrior | 3 b. g | 49.5kg (53.5) | 2 | Mr S Bungane | 5.25 | 70 | 68 | 25/1 |
| 8 | Dive Bomber | 3 b. g | 55.5kg | 9 | Mr O Noach | 6.5 | 74 | 71 | 50/1 |
| 9 | Heal And Soul | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr L Mxothwa | 6.8 | 79 | 79 | 7/1 |
| 10 | Kebonalesedi | 5 b. g | 50.5kg (53.0) | 11 | Mr N Nastili | 12.55 | 68 | 67 | 50/1 |
| 11 | Ariovistus | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 6 | Mr P C Orffer | 15.8 | 77 | 80 | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
120.34s
Total Pool
R1,220,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coco's Hero | 1 | 91 | 96 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Arbitration | 2 | 77 | 78 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Western World | 3 | 70 | 70 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| King's Quest | 4 | 84 | 89 | -2 | + 7 | |
| Gallic Victor | 5 | 86 | 84 | -2 | ||
| Joshua | 6 | 73 | 70 | -2 | -1 | |
| Twilight Warrior | 7 | 70 | 68 | -2 | ||
| Dive Bomber | 8 | 74 | 71 | -3 | ||
| Heal And Soul | 9 | 79 | 79 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Kebonalesedi | 10 | 68 | 67 | -5 | + 4 | |
| Ariovistus | 11 | 77 | 80 | -6 | + 9 | |
| Gentleman Joe | None | - | 83 | - | -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) GALLIC VICTOR (C Zackey) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) DIVE BOMBER (O Noach) proved difficult proceeding to the start and was led, riderless, by a Handler, causing a delay. When interviewed regarding DIVE BOMBER's reluctance to proceed to the start, Trainer L Woodruff advised the Stewards that she intends to make use of a lead pony in future engagements. She was advised that should this gelding behave in a similar manner in future engagements, he may be suspended. b) HEAL AND SOUL (L Mxothwa) and COCO'S HERO (G van Niekerk) brushed leaving the 400m. c) The saddle on ARIOVISTUS slipped back in running, placing Jockey C Orffer at a disadvantage. This was confirmed on the patrol film. d) Jockey C Orffer reported that ARIOVISTUS felt uncomfortable in its action. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) Apprentice S Bungane (TWILIGHT WARRIOR) dropped his crop at the 250m. f) ARBITRATION (JP van der Merwe) raced in isolation on the outside of the track in the straight. g) COCO'S HERO, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J Crawford was advised. (SC) h) ARBITRATION, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer G Terzi, acting on behalf of Trainer SJ Snaith, was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) *DD Louw rode JOSHUA (declared 07h49 on 20251115) b) *N Nastili rode KEBONALESEDI (declared 14h35 on 20251115) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ARIOVISTUS - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) KEBONALESEDI - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected SCRATCHED: a) GENTLEMAN JOE - injured in transit. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 14h12 on 20251115)