Race 5: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 FM 78 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 12 December 2025 | 15:05
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R88,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Great Notion TF | 3 gr. f | 62.5kg | 5 | Mr R D Fourie | - | 83 | 87 | 17/10 |
| 2nd | Gorgeous Cape | 2 b. f | 55.5kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | 1.5 | 79 | 80 | 7/1 |
| 3rd | Cherry Oh Baby | 4 ch. f | 59.5kg | 7 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 1.75 | 77 | 78 | 9/2 |
| 4 | Marshmallow | 4 b. f | 53.5kg (57.5) | 6 | Mr G Dookhit | 3.0 | 73 | 72 | 16/1 |
| 5 | Jet Lavish | 3 b. f | 58.0kg (62.0) | 9 | Mr B Soodoo | 5.5 | 82 | 80 | 7/2 |
| 6 | Blue Palace | 2 b. f | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr L Mxothwa | 6.0 | 72 | 69 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Lady Luck | 4 b. f | 55.0kg | 2 | Mr E W Webber | 6.05 | 68 | 66 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Schipole | 2 ch. f | 57.5kg (57.0) | 1 | Mr C A Little | 9.05 | 82 | 78 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Japanese Garden | 2 gr. f | 56.0kg | 3 | Mr C J Habib | 9.3 | 80 | 71 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
82.73s
Average Time
82.44s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R661,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Notion | 1 | 83 | 87 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Gorgeous Cape | 2 | 79 | 80 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Cherry Oh Baby | 3 | 77 | 78 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Marshmallow | 4 | 73 | 72 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Jet Lavish | 5 | 82 | 80 | -2 | ||
| Blue Palace | 6 | 72 | 69 | -3 | ||
| Lady Luck | 7 | 68 | 66 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Schipole | 8 | 82 | 78 | -4 | ||
| Japanese Garden | 9 | 80 | 71 | -4 | -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) BLUE PALACE (L Mxothwa) fly-jumped leaving the stalls and struck the left side front gate. During this incident, Jockey L Mxothwa injured his left hand. As a consequence, BLUE PALACE shifted inwards sharply towards the inside running rail. Jockey L Mxothwa was unable to assist this filly and only regained his left-side rein at the 1100m. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (14h25) b) In view of the performance of JAPANESE GARDEN (C Habib), which over raced in the early and middle stages, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. Trainer WGC Miller was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with this filly on her return to the stables. c) Leaving the 700m GORGEOUS CAPE (S Khumalo) was carried outwards by MARSHMALLOW (*G Dookhit), which shifted out slightly at the 600m. Thereafter, at the 250m, GORGEOUS CAPE (S Khumalo), which was carried outwards by JET LAVISH (*B Soodoo), was awkwardly placed on the heels of MARSHMALLOW (*G Dookhit), which shifted in and had to be steadied momentarily. d) BLUE PALACE (L Mxothwa) was hanging in in the latter stages. e) In view of the report from the Starter regarding BLUE PALACE (L Mxothwa), Trainer SB Kotzen will be advised to have this filly re-schooled prior to her next engagement in terms of Rule 61.6.10. f) GREAT NOTION, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) JAPANESE GARDEN raced with blinkers (declared 07h09 on 20251209) b) C Little (SCHIPOLE) rode +1kg of which 0.5kg was carded (58.4kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) JAPANESE GARDEN - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) BLUE PALACE - head injury (nose and mouth) THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS