Race 5: NEW TURF CARRIERS MERCHANTS (Grade 3) (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 29 November 2025 | 13:45
Distance:
1160m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R550,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Nyaka Nyaka | 2 b. g | 52.0kg | 14 | - | - | - | 101 | 6/1 |
| 1st | Pistol Pete | 3 b. c | 57.5kg | 6 | Mr R D Fourie | - | 113 | 118 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Cosmic Star | 3 b. g | 52.0kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.7 | 100 | 105 | 20/1 |
| 3rd | Charming Cheetah | 2 b. c | 52.0kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | 2.9 | 107 | 106 | 10/1 |
| 4 | Quantum Theory TF | 5 b. g | 57.5kg | 10 | Mr C Zackey | 3.3 | 113 | 112 | 3/1 |
| 5 | Future Variety | 4 ch. g | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr S D Veale | 3.6 | 116 | 116 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Truth | 2 gr. c | 60.5kg | 14 | Mr Serino Moodley | 3.7 | 119 | 120 | 9/2 |
| 7 | Barbaresco | 4 gr. g | 61.0kg | 11 | Mr G J Lerena | 4.7 | 120 | 116 | 10/1 |
| 8 | Melech | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr A C Fortune | 4.95 | 118 | 118 | 25/1 |
| 9 | Dantonfromsandton | 3 ch. g | 54.5kg (54.0) | 13 | Mr C J Habib | 7.35 | 106 | 96 | 66/1 |
| 10 | Connery | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr M K Katjedi | 9.65 | 99 | 96 | 100/1 |
| 11 | Slinky Mapimpi | 5 b. g | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 11.05 | 100 | 101 | 25/1 |
| 12 | African Pride | 2 b. g | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | 11.35 | 104 | 103 | 5/1 |
| 13 | Fire 'N Flames | 4 ch. g | 53.5kg | 12 | Mr N Klink | 11.85 | 105 | 103 | 40/1 |
| 14 | Sheldon | 6 b. g | 54.0kg | 8 | Mr L Nhlapo | 12.25 | 106 | 106 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
69.29s
Average Time
66.86s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R9,975,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistol Pete | 1 | 113 | 118 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Cosmic Star | 2 | 100 | 105 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Charming Cheetah | 3 | 107 | 106 | -1 | ||
| Quantum Theory | 4 | 113 | 112 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Future Variety | 5 | 116 | 116 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Truth | 6 | 119 | 120 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Barbaresco | 7 | 120 | 116 | -2 | -2 | |
| Melech | 8 | 118 | 118 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Dantonfromsandton | 9 | 106 | 96 | -3 | -7 | |
| Connery | 10 | 99 | 96 | -4 | + 1 | |
| Slinky Mapimpi | 11 | 100 | 101 | -4 | + 5 | |
| African Pride | 12 | 104 | 103 | -4 | + 3 | |
| Fire 'N Flames | 13 | 105 | 103 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Sheldon | 14 | 106 | 106 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Nyaka Nyaka | None | - | 101 | - | -203 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE DELAY IN THE PREVIOUS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) MELECH (A Fortune) and DANTONFROMSANDTON (C Habib) were slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Leaving the 400m, BARBARESCO (G Lerena) had to ease to avoid the heels of FUTURE VARIETY (S Veale), which shifted out when insufficiently clear. Jockey S Veale was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that he, as the rider of FUTURE VARIETY, failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BARBARESCO (G Lerena) when he shifted out at the 400m. Jockey S Veale signed an Admission of Guilt and is suspended from riding in races for a period of seven (7) days. Suspension dates: To be advised. b) DANTONFROMSANDTON (C Habib) was switched in from the 300m to continue its run. c) In view of the performance of SLINKY MAPIMPI (J P van der Merwe), (distance 11,05 lengths, betting 25/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) In view of the performance of AFRICAN PRIDE (K Matsunyane), (distance 11,35 lengths, betting 5/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) Jockey A Fortune reported that MELECH changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine f) PISTOL PETE (R Fourie), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A P Peter advised (MS). g) COSMIC STAR (M Yeni), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J J van Vuuren advised (AH). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) MELECH was ridden by Jockey A Fortune (declared 20 November 2025 at 13H40). b) SLINKY MAPIMPI: Jockey J P van der Merwe weighed out at 52,9kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight as declared. c) DANTONFROMSANDTON: Jockey C Habib weighed out at 54,7kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) SHELDON raced without blinkers (declared 20 November 2025 at 06H54). b) DANTONFROMSANDTON raced equipped with a compression mask and without blinkers (declared 26 November 2025 at 10H56). c) BARBARESCO raced without blinkers (declared 28 November 2025 at 11H25). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) AFRICAN PRIDE fatigued. b) SLINKY MAPIMPI not striding out left hind. c) MELECH not striding out right hind. SCRATCHED: a) NYAKA NYAKA deceased. Advised 29 November 2025 at 08H44. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 5 contd.