Race 1: WAGS WALLOP MERIT RATED 64 HANDICAP (Open)
BORROWDALE PARK | Saturday, 06 December 2025 | 12:05
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R3,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:6.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Zafar | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr M J Thackeray | - | 64 | 78 | - |
| 2nd | Battle Of Seattle | 2 b. g | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr L Nhlapo | 2.5 | 62 | 59 | - |
| 3rd | Captain Carnage | 2 ch. c | 54.0kg | 4 | Mr K L Derere | 2.55 | 60 | 59 | - |
| 4 | Prince Of Denmark | 4 b. g | 55.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 3.55 | 54 | 51 | - |
| 5 | Copper Fire | 3 ch. f | 58.5kg | 1 | Mr J R Syster | 4.05 | 61 | 60 | - |
Race Timing
Winning Time
72.49s
Total Pool
R19,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zafar | 1 | 64 | 78 | + 7 | + 7 | |
| Battle Of Seattle | 2 | 62 | 59 | -1 | -2 | |
| Captain Carnage | 3 | 60 | 59 | -1 | ||
| Prince Of Denmark | 4 | 54 | 51 | -2 | -1 | |
| Copper Fire | 5 | 61 | 60 | -2 | + 1 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) During the loading process, COPPER FIRE (J R Syster) broke through the front gates. Thereafter, during the loading process, COPPER FIRE (J R Syster) and PRINCE OF DENMARK (P Mxoli) broke through the front gates simultaneously. The starting stall certificate for COPPER FIRE has been withdrawn. Trainer D Swanson was advised (AH). The starting stall certificate for PRINCE OF DENMARK has been withdrawn. Stable Employee M Ncube, acting on behalf of Trainer A Parham, was advised (AH). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) During the loading process, COPPER FIRE broke through the front gates, was restrained by Jockey J R Syster, returned to the start, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded. Thereafter, during the loading process, COPPER FIRE (J R Syster) and PRINCE OF DENMARK (P Mxoli) broke through the front gates simultaneously. These horses were restrained by their Riders, returned to the start, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to COPPER FIRE, this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Trainer D Swanson was advised. c) In view of the Starter's report with regard to PRINCE OF DENMARK, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Stable Employee M Ncube, acting on behalf of Trainer A Parham, advised. d) ZAFAR (M Thackeray), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer T Mason advised (AH). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) CAPTAIN CARNAGE was ridden by Jockey K Derere (declared 6 December 2025 at 10H01). Stipes permission as Jockey D Daniels experienced a luggage delay at the airport. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: b) COPPER FIRE raced equipped with ear muffs (declared 6 December 2025 at 10H00). THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.