Race 10: Hollywoodbets BRIGHT FUTURE MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies and Mares)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | 17:40
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R125,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Lark's Song | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr Serino Moodley | - | - | 78 | 5/1 |
| 1st | Given To Fly | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr A Domeyer | - | 68 | 76 | 8/1 |
| 2nd | Greek Heiress TF | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr C A Little | 0.3 | 76 | 71 | 33/20 |
| 3rd | Iona Castle | 3 gr. f | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr S D Veale | 2.3 | - | 79 | 3/1 |
| 4 | Burning Desire | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 10 | Mr R D Fourie | 3.3 | - | 70 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Without Remorse | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 6 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 3.8 | 68 | 76 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Taylor's Version | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr O Noach | 3.9 | 73 | 72 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Delaroche | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr C Murray | 4.1 | 71 | 66 | 14/1 |
| 8 | Lady Of Fate | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr G van Niekerk | 5.35 | 56 | 52 | 40/1 |
| 9 | Walk Right In | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 9 | Mr M A Yeni | 7.1 | 67 | 69 | 100/1 |
| 10 | Gutsy Baby | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 11 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | 13.6 | - | 62 | 100/1 |
| 11 | Little Nimbus | 3 ch. f | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr G Wright | 99.99 | 73 | 77 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
86.91s
Average Time
88.4s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,219,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Given To Fly | 1 | 68 | 76 | + 7 | + 1 | |
| Greek Heiress | 2 | 76 | 71 | -1 | -4 | |
| Iona Castle | 3 | - | 79 | - | + 10 | - |
| Burning Desire | 4 | - | 70 | - | -3 | - |
| Without Remorse | 5 | 68 | 76 | -2 | + 10 | |
| Taylor's Version | 6 | 73 | 72 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Delaroche | 7 | 71 | 66 | -2 | -3 | |
| Lady Of Fate | 8 | 56 | 52 | -2 | -2 | |
| Walk Right In | 9 | 67 | 69 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Gutsy Baby | 10 | - | 62 | - | -15 | - |
| Little Nimbus | 11 | 73 | 77 | -10 | + 14 | |
| Lark's Song | None | - | 78 | - | -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) LADY OF FATE (G van Niekerk) and BURNING DESIRE (R Fourie) jumped slow, losing one length. b) IONA CASTLE (S Veale) was slow into stride. c) LITTLE NIMBUS (G Wright) reared in the stalls and again as the start was effected. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) The Stewards reviewed the start with regard to LITTLE NIMBUS (G Wright) in stall gate 3 and established that LITTLE NIMBUS had reared as the start was effected and had dislodged Jockey G Wright. After reviewing the footage, the Stewards were satisfied that this incident was as a result of this filly's own behaviour and declared LITTLE NIMBUS a runner. In view of the report from the Starter regarding LITTLE NIMBUS (G Wright), this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as she proves to be tractable to load on terms with a companion. (Suspension dates: 27/11/2025 to 03/12/2025 inclusive) LITTLE NIMBUS may not be presented for re-passing during this period. b) Apprentice B Plaatjies reported that GUTSY BABY did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. c) GIVEN TO FLY, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Bass was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GUTSY BABY - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected SCRATCHED: a) LARK'S SONG - lame right front. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 11h21 on 20251125)