Race 3: EVOLUTION CLASS 4 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 82)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 13 December 2025 | 13:55
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R145,000
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 | Mauritius Kestrel | 3 b. g | 58.5kg | 8 | Mr C Zackey | - | 79 | 82 | 7/1 |
| 2nd | Azzurri | 4 b. g | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr C Murray | 0.5 | 77 | 77 | 7/1 |
| 3rd | Winter Pearl | 6 b. g | 49.5kg (53.5) | 7 | Mr S Bungane | 1.0 | 69 | 71 | 20/1 |
| 4 | Spirit | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr R D Fourie | 1.5 | 90 | 91 | 4/1 |
| 5 | Steadfast | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 12 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 1.9 | 76 | 75 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Green Planet | 3 b. g | 52.0kg | 6 | Mr J M Solomons | 2.65 | 66 | 61 | 40/1 |
| 7 | Churchillian TF | 2 b. c | 63.5kg | 5 | Mr A Domeyer | 2.95 | 97 | 95 | 9/4 |
| 8 | Parental Guidance | 2 b. c | 61.0kg | 10 | Mr A C Fortune | 6.2 | 92 | 82 | 20/1 |
| 9 | Dawn's Early Light | 3 ch. c | 55.5kg (55.0) | 9 | Mr G van Niekerk | 7.2 | 72 | 72 | 25/1 |
| 10 | Surge Of Power | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | 7.95 | 82 | 80 | 66/1 |
| 11 | Nightrain | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | 8.35 | 90 | 83 | 7/1 |
| 12 | Navaseven | 3 b. g | 56.0kg (57.5) | 11 | Ms Nichola Yuen | 8.85 | 85 | 77 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
71.8s
Average Time
72.69s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R4,315,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius Kestrel | 1 | 79 | 82 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Azzurri | 2 | 77 | 77 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Winter Pearl | 3 | 69 | 71 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Spirit | 4 | 90 | 91 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Steadfast | 5 | 76 | 75 | -1 | ||
| Green Planet | 6 | 66 | 61 | -1 | -4 | |
| Churchillian | 7 | 97 | 95 | -1 | -1 | |
| Parental Guidance | 8 | 92 | 82 | -3 | -7 | |
| Dawn's Early Light | 9 | 72 | 72 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Surge Of Power | 10 | 82 | 80 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Nightrain | 11 | 90 | 83 | -3 | -4 | |
| Navaseven | 12 | 85 | 77 | -3 | -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) CHURCHILLIAN (A Domeyer) was re-saddled at the start, causing a delay. b) SPIRIT (R Fourie) jumped slow, losing one length. c) NIGHTRAIN (G Lerena) rushed the front gates. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) The Stewards reviewed the start with regard to NIGHTRAIN (G Lerena) in stall gate 1 and established that this gelding had rushed the front gates, which then opened marginally early. The Stewards were satisfied that NIGHTRAIN had gained no advantage and declared him to be a runner. b) In the concluding stages STEADFAST (JP van der Merwe) was held up for a clear run behind AZZURRI (C Murray). As a consequence, Jockey JP van der Merwe was unable to ride this gelding to the finish. c) Jockey G Lerena reported that NIGHTRAIN made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Jockey A Domeyer reported that CHURCHILLIAN took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) MAURITIUS KESTREL, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AN Marcus was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) G van Niekerk (DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT) rode +1.5kg of which 1kg was carded (56.6kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) NIGHTRAIN - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) CHURCHILLIAN - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected c) DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT - cast right hind shoe d) PARENTAL GUIDANCE - speedy cut left hind THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS