Race 8: THE MISTLETOE MILE CLASS 3 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 96)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Friday, 05 December 2025 | 18:45
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R145,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:6.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:8.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Winter Games | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr M J Thackeray | - | 97 | 103 | 16/1 |
| 2nd | Treaty Of Paris | 2 b. c | 54.5kg | 1 | Mr T Godden | 0.2 | 98 | 100 | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Capsaicin | 4 b. g | 55.0kg (56.5) | 3 | Miss R A Venniker | 1.25 | 90 | 88 | 17/2 |
| 4 | Kitchakal | 5 b. g | 56.5kg | 2 | Mr S D Veale | 2.15 | 90 | 86 | 6/1 |
| 5 | Imposing | 2 b. g | 59.5kg | 9 | Mr K Matsunyane | 2.3 | 96 | 107 | 9/2 |
| 6 | Trois Trois Quatre | 5 b. g | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr A Mgudlwa | 6.2 | 94 | 87 | 25/1 |
| 7 | Wiccan Warrior | 2 b. c | 56.0kg | 11 | Mr K J Lihaba | 6.8 | 89 | 80 | 8/1 |
| 8 | Tirpitz | 6 ch. g | 54.5kg | 10 | Mr C F Dicken | 8.5 | 86 | 82 | 40/1 |
| 9 | Rosh Kedesh | 5 b. g | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr K de Melo | 9.4 | 92 | 88 | 7/1 |
| 10 | Go Grayson Go TF | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr C Murray | 9.5 | 97 | 95 | 13/2 |
| 11 | Etiquette | 3 b. g | 51.5kg (54.0) | 7 | Mr M Mbuto | 12.5 | 85 | 83 | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
94.21s
Average Time
95.93s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,105,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Games | 1 | 97 | 103 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Treaty Of Paris | 2 | 98 | 100 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Capsaicin | 3 | 90 | 88 | -1 | -1 | |
| Kitchakal | 4 | 90 | 86 | -1 | -3 | |
| Imposing | 5 | 96 | 107 | -1 | + 12 | |
| Trois Trois Quatre | 6 | 94 | 87 | -3 | -4 | |
| Wiccan Warrior | 7 | 89 | 80 | -3 | -6 | |
| Tirpitz | 8 | 86 | 82 | -3 | -1 | |
| Rosh Kedesh | 9 | 92 | 88 | -4 | ||
| Go Grayson Go | 10 | 97 | 95 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Etiquette | 11 | 85 | 83 | -5 | + 3 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) A fair start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED (DM) : a) At the 150m CAPSAICIN (R A Venniker) was bumped by KITCHAKAL (S Veale) which was directed away from the heels of WINTER GAMES (M Thackeray) which shifted both ways from the crop from the 300m. b) Jockey K de Melo reported that he felt something amiss in the running with ROSH KEDESH. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey C Murray (GO GRAYSON GO) did not persevere with his riding from the 150m. Thereafter Jockey C Murray reported that he felt something amiss in the running with this colt. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. Trainer F Greyling will be asked to report back on the condition of this colt on return to stables. d) WINTER GAMES (M Thackeray), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer C Eudey acting on behalf of Trainer M D Miller was advised (DZ). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) ROSH KEDESH : Nothing obvious detected. b) GO GRAYSON GO : Nothing obvious detected. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS : DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.