Race 8: BETWAY SUMMER CUP (Grade 1) (Handicap)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 29 November 2025 | 16:00
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R6,000,000
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 | Mocha Blend | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 13 | Mr T Godden | - | 105 | 117 | 100/1 |
| 2nd | Olivia's Way | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 9 | Mr A C Fortune | 0.5 | 112 | 114 | 40/1 |
| 3rd | The Ultimate King | 3 b. c | 54.0kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 2.0 | 111 | 117 | 8/1 |
| 4 | Busstopinhounslow | 3 ch. g | 54.0kg | 7 | Miss R A Venniker | 2.8 | 112 | 110 | 100/1 |
| 5 | The Equator (IRE) TF | 4 b. c | 55.0kg | 3 | Mr G J Lerena | 4.9 | 117 | 117 | 7/2 |
| 6 | Wild Intent | 3 b. g | 54.0kg | 15 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 5.4 | 110 | 110 | 100/1 |
| 7 | Anfields Rocket | 5 ch. g | 54.0kg | 17 | Mr S D Veale | 6.65 | 109 | 106 | 100/1 |
| 8 | Legend Of Arthur | 3 b. c | 54.5kg | 20 | Mr M K Katjedi | 7.05 | 117 | 110 | 100/1 |
| 9 | Son Of Raj | 5 ch. g | 55.5kg | 4 | Mr K Matsunyane | 8.15 | 118 | 116 | 80/1 |
| 10 | Spumante Dolce | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 10 | Mr C Murray | 12.25 | 116 | 112 | 40/1 |
| 11 | My Best Shot | 3 ch. g | 54.0kg | 12 | Mr R D Fourie | 14.25 | 116 | 116 | 33/1 |
| 12 | King Pelles | 3 ch. c | 57.5kg | 11 | Mr S Khumalo | 16.25 | 122 | 122 | 5/2 |
| 13 | Royal Victory | 5 b. g | 59.0kg | 14 | Mr C A Little | 16.75 | 125 | 124 | 50/1 |
| 14 | Madison Valley | 4 b. g | 54.5kg | 18 | Mr C Zackey | 24.5 | 116 | 116 | 11/2 |
| 15 | Navajo Nation | 4 b. g | 54.0kg | 6 | Mr K J Lihaba | 27.5 | 104 | 104 | 100/1 |
| 16 | Otto Luyken | 5 ch. g | 54.5kg | 8 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 34.0 | 116 | 116 | 14/1 |
| 17 | Parisian Walkway | 3 ch. g | 54.0kg | 16 | Mr P Mxoli | 99.99 | 115 | 113 | 66/1 |
| 18 | Atticus Finch | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr C J Habib | 99.99 | 127 | 127 | 10/1 |
| 19 | On My Honour | 3 b. g | 54.0kg | 5 | Mr Serino Moodley | 99.99 | 116 | 116 | 33/1 |
| 20 | Solar Sail | 3 b. g | 54.0kg | 19 | Mr J Penny | 99.99 | 109 | 109 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
127.32s
Average Time
123.93s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R9,975,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mocha Blend | 1 | 105 | 117 | + 7 | + 5 | |
| Olivia's Way | 2 | 112 | 114 | -1 | + 3 | |
| The Ultimate King | 3 | 111 | 117 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Busstopinhounslow | 4 | 112 | 110 | -1 | -1 | |
| The Equator (IRE) | 5 | 117 | 117 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Wild Intent | 6 | 110 | 110 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Anfields Rocket | 7 | 109 | 106 | -3 | ||
| Legend Of Arthur | 8 | 117 | 110 | -3 | -4 | |
| Son Of Raj | 9 | 118 | 116 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Spumante Dolce | 10 | 116 | 112 | -5 | + 1 | |
| My Best Shot | 11 | 116 | 116 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| King Pelles | 12 | 122 | 122 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| Royal Victory | 13 | 125 | 124 | -6 | + 5 | |
| Madison Valley | 14 | 116 | 116 | 0 | -9 | + 9 |
| Navajo Nation | 15 | 104 | 104 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
| Otto Luyken | 16 | 116 | 116 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
| Parisian Walkway | 17 | 115 | 113 | -10 | + 8 | |
| Atticus Finch | 18 | 127 | 127 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
| On My Honour | 19 | 116 | 116 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
| Solar Sail | 20 | 109 | 109 | 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) SOLAR SAIL (J Penny) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) ANFIELDS ROCKET (S Veale) and MOCHA BLEND (T Godden) were slow, losing one length. c) Shortly after the start, KING PELLES (S Khumalo) and SPUMANTE DOLCE (C Murray) came together and bumped. Race 8 contd. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) An inquiry will be opened into why SON OF RAJ (K Matsunyane) and MY BEST SHOT (R Fourie) were bumped and eased at approximately the 1800m. b) Jockey C Habib (ATTICUS FINCH) did not persevere with his riding from the 300m. Thereafter, Jockey C Habib reported that he felt something amiss with this gelding in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) The Stipendiary Board have adjourned to investigate an incident which occurred at the 300m, which resulted in ON MY HONOUR (S Moodley) and SOLAR SAIL (J Penny) falling. d) In view of the performance of MADISON VALLEY (C Zackey), (distance 24,50 lengths, betting 11/2), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) In view of the performance of OTTO LUYKEN (J P van der Merwe), (distance 34,00 lengths, betting 14/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) In view of the performance of PARISIAN WALKWAY (P Mxoli), (distance, betting 66/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. g) MOCHA BLEND (T Godden), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F Robinson advised (MS). h) OLIVIA'S WAY (A Fortune), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer R R Magner advised (MduP). i) THE ULTIMATE KING (M Yeni), placed third, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis (AH). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) OLIVIA'S WAY was ridden by Jockey A Fortune (declared 20 November 2025 at 13H41). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) ROYAL VICTORY raced without blinkers (declared 25 November 2025 at 10H57). b) MY BEST SHOT raced without a tongue tie (declared 26 November 2025 at 08H30). c) MOCHA BLEND raced without blinkers (declared 27 November 2025 at 22H48). d) MADISON VALLEY raced equipped with blinkers (declared 27 November 2025 at 22H49). e) LEGEND OF ARTHUR raced equipped with a compression mask (declared 28 November 2025 at 09H50). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ATTICUS FINCH not striding out right hind. b) MADISON VALLEY moderate post race distress. c) OTTO LUYKEN blowing post-race. d) PARISIAN WALKWAY not striding out behind. e) ROYAL VICTORY mild post-race distress. f) ON MY HONOUR abrasion left hind. g) SPUMANTE DOLCE scalp wound left hind. h) SOLAR SAIL cut into on the left front. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.