Race 4: MERIT RATED 77 HANDICAP (Open)
BORROWDALE PARK | Friday, 21 November 2025 | 14:45
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R3,000
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 | September Flower | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr L Nhlapo | - | 78 | 91 | - |
| 2nd | The Octagon | 2 b. c | 59.5kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.0 | 76 | 76 | - |
| 3rd | Aerial Display | 5 b. g | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr M J Thackeray | 5.25 | 72 | 68 | - |
| 4 | King's Crown | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr D Daniels | 6.5 | 74 | 79 | - |
| 5 | Karvani | 7 b. g | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr J R Syster | 10.5 | 71 | 73 | - |
| 6 | Cosmic Event | 5 b. g | 56.5kg | 4 | Mr J Penny | 99.99 | 70 | 70 | - |
Race Timing
Winning Time
123.25s
Total Pool
R18,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September Flower | 1 | 78 | 91 | + 7 | + 6 | |
| The Octagon | 2 | 76 | 76 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Aerial Display | 3 | 72 | 68 | -2 | -2 | |
| King's Crown | 4 | 74 | 79 | -3 | + 8 | |
| Karvani | 5 | 71 | 73 | -4 | + 6 | |
| Cosmic Event | 6 | 70 | 70 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) Fair break. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey J Penny (COSMIC EVENT) did not persevere with his riding from the 300m. Thereafter, Jockey J Penny reported that he felt something amiss with this gelding in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) SEPTEMBER FLOWER (L Nhlapo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee M Mallet, acting on behalf of Trainer A Parham, was advised (AH). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) KING'S CROWN was ridden by Jockey D Daniels (declared 21 November 2025 at 10H19). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) COSMIC EVENT raced with onion shoes in front. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) COSMIC EVENT abnormal respiratory noise. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.