Race 3: RACING TODAY PINNACLE STAKES (Open to all horses)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 12 December 2025 | 13:55
Distance:
2200m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R108,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Zatara Magic | 5 b. g | 62.0kg | 3 | Mr C A Little | - | 111 | 114 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Bournemouth | 5 b. g | 62.0kg | 9 | Mr L Mxothwa | 2.25 | 113 | 110 | 20/1 |
| 3rd | George Handel | 4 b. g | 52.5kg (56.5) | 6 | Mr B Soodoo | 2.35 | 86 | 85 | 14/1 |
| 4 | Makhachev | 2 b. g | 53.5kg | 8 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.6 | 80 | 81 | 20/1 |
| 5 | Heemstede TF | 3 b. g | 55.0kg | 2 | Mr S Khumalo | 3.85 | 87 | 89 | 9/4 |
| 6 | Wecangoallnight | 2 b. c | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr R D Fourie | 3.9 | 95 | 95 | 5/1 |
| 7 | Juan Carlos | 7 b. g | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr W G Agrella | 5.9 | 91 | 93 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Roll Of The Dice | 3 b. c | 55.5kg (55.0) | 1 | Mr C J Habib | 12.65 | 82 | 81 | 66/1 |
| 9 | Richardthefearless | 3 b. c | 51.0kg (55.0) | 4 | Mr G Dookhit | 12.75 | 83 | 83 | 5/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
132.5s
Average Time
134.65s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R661,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zatara Magic | 1 | 111 | 114 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Bournemouth | 2 | 113 | 110 | -1 | -2 | |
| George Handel | 3 | 86 | 85 | -1 | ||
| Makhachev | 4 | 80 | 81 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Heemstede | 5 | 87 | 89 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Wecangoallnight | 6 | 95 | 95 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Juan Carlos | 7 | 91 | 93 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Roll Of The Dice | 8 | 82 | 81 | -5 | + 4 | |
| Richardthefearless | 9 | 83 | 83 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ROLL OF THE DICE (C Habib) was stubborn loading. b) GEORGE HANDEL (*B Soodoo) kicked the back gates in the starting stalls. c) ZATARA MAGIC (C Little) jumped awkwardly. d) HEEMSTEDE (S Khumalo) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (13h15) b) Permission was granted for ROLL OF THE DICE (C Habib) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. c) RICHARDTHEFEARLESS (*G Dookhit) over raced in the early and middle stages and raced wide without cover on the turn and into the straight. d) ZATARA MAGIC (C Little) refused to take the turn, raced wide into the straight and was hanging out throughout. e) HEEMSTEDE (S Khumalo) shifted out away from the crop from the 250m. f) At the 150m MAKHACHEV (M Yeni) was carried slightly inwards by GEORGE HANDEL (*B Soodoo), which shifted in continuously from the 200m. Apprentice B Soodoo appeared before the Boad and was advised to take stronger measures to keep his mounts on a straight course in future races. g) WECANGOALLNIGHT (R Fourie) was hanging inwards and shifted in sharply between the 150m and finish. h) Jockey C Little appeared before the Board and was advised that when making a celebratory gesture, to ensure that it is made in such a way that it cannot be construed as being directed towards his fellow Riders. He was further advised that should he persist with this behaviour, disciplinary measures may be taken. i) ZATARA MAGIC, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer F Jacobs, acting on behalf of Trainer DG Smith, was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) C Habib (ROLL OF THE DICE) rode +0.5kg (55.9kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) WECANGOALLNIGHT - abrasion left hind b) GEORGE HANDEL - not striding out right front c) MAKHACHEV - scalp wound left hind THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS