Race 5: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 FM 72 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 19 December 2025 | 14:50
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R81,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Blind Faith | 4 b. f | 52.0kg | 8 | Mr E W Webber | - | - | 52 | 16/1 |
| 1st | Lady Bomber | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 3 | Mr M K Katjedi | - | 69 | 87 | 33/10 |
| 2nd | East Coast Girl TF | 2 b. f | 60.5kg | 4 | Mr C J Habib | 0.5 | 85 | 89 | 1/1 |
| 3rd | Greenlight Dancer | 2 b. f | 52.5kg (56.5) | 2 | Mr B Soodoo | 2.25 | 65 | 65 | 14/1 |
| 4 | Back For More | 4 b. f | 61.0kg | 7 | Mr R D Fourie | 2.5 | 74 | 75 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Sun Spectacular | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.0 | 72 | 69 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Greenlight Skye | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 5 | Mr C A Little | 4.0 | 69 | 63 | 100/1 |
| 7 | Bosnay | 4 b. f | 58.0kg (62.0) | 8 | Mr G Dookhit | 4.1 | 76 | 74 | 40/1 |
| 8 | Flower Festival | 4 ch. f | 59.5kg | 1 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 99.94 | 71 | 70 | 7/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
97.29s
Average Time
96.4s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R642,148
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Bomber | 1 | 69 | 87 | + 7 | + 11 | |
| East Coast Girl | 2 | 85 | 89 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Greenlight Dancer | 3 | 65 | 65 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Back For More | 4 | 74 | 75 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Sun Spectacular | 5 | 72 | 69 | -2 | -1 | |
| Greenlight Skye | 6 | 69 | 63 | -2 | -4 | |
| Bosnay | 7 | 76 | 74 | -2 | ||
| Flower Festival | 8 | 71 | 70 | -10 | + 9 | |
| Blind Faith | None | - | 52 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE STARTING STALLS HAVING TO BE REPOSITIONED ON THE TRACK. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) FLOWER FESTIVAL (L Mxothwa) refused to jump. The starting stall certificate for this mare has been withdrawn. Trainer S B Kotzen was advised (DK). b) BOSNAY (*G Dookhit) was stubborn loading. b) GREENLIGHT DANCER (*B Soodoo) was nervous and reared in the stalls. c) EAST COAST GIRL (C Habib) was nervous in the stalls and thereafter slow, losing one length. d) GREENLIGHT SKYE (C Little) was slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. (14h09) b) Permission was granted for EAST COAST GIRL (C Habib) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. c) Leaving the 300m, BACK FOR MORE (R Fourie) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed between SUN SPECTACULAR (M Yeni), which rolled in, and EAST COAST GIRL (C Habib), which shifted out away from the crop and was straightened. d) In view of the Starter's report with regard to FLOWER FESTIVAL, this mare's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 20 December 2025 to 26 December 2025. FLOWER FESTIVAL may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer S B Kotzen was advised. e) LADY BOMBER, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer T J Laing advised (LM). f) EAST COAST GIRL, placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D G Smith advised (LM). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) FLOWER FESTIVAL was ridden by Jockey X Ndlovu (declared 19 December 2025 at 08H01). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) BOSNAY raced without blinkers and without a tongue tie (declared 17 December 2025 at 10H05). Race 5 contd. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GREENLIGHT SKYE coughing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) BLIND FAITH swollen right front (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.