Race 7: INTERNATIONAL 500 RACING SYNDICATE CLASS 4 (F & M) (For Fillies & Mares. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 82)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Sunday, 28 December 2025 | 16:25
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R110,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Versace Onthetrack | 2 gr. f | 60.5kg | 8 | - | - | - | 88 | 7/2 |
| 1st | Light Of Gabriel TF | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 2 | Mr C Zackey | - | 85 | 90 | 18/10 |
| 2nd | Fascination | 2 b. f | 55.0kg (54.5) | 3 | Mr C J Habib | 0.1 | 79 | 79 | 10/1 |
| 3rd | Winter Rainfall | 4 b. f | 62.0kg | 6 | Mr K de Melo | 2.7 | 86 | 87 | 18/10 |
| 4 | West Side Story | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 2.8 | 75 | 70 | 40/1 |
| 5 | Willow Gem | 2 b. f | 52.5kg (55.0) | 5 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 5.3 | 80 | 77 | 14/1 |
| 6 | Ayuwi Yuwi | 2 b. f | 56.0kg | 4 | Mr A Mgudlwa | 6.5 | 74 | 71 | 16/1 |
| 7 | What A Passion | 2 ch. f | 53.5kg (55.0) | 8 | Mickaelle Michel | 7.3 | 80 | 81 | 15/2 |
| 8 | Emerald Green | 4 b. f | 57.0kg | 7 | Mr C Murray | 8.0 | 76 | 75 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Hillary Step | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr S Khumalo | 17.4 | 82 | 82 | 66/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
72.56s
Average Time
71.04s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R900,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Of Gabriel | 1 | 85 | 90 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Fascination | 2 | 79 | 79 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Winter Rainfall | 3 | 86 | 87 | -1 | + 2 | |
| West Side Story | 4 | 75 | 70 | -1 | -4 | |
| Willow Gem | 5 | 80 | 77 | -2 | -1 | |
| Ayuwi Yuwi | 6 | 74 | 71 | -3 | ||
| What A Passion | 7 | 80 | 81 | -3 | + 4 | |
| Emerald Green | 8 | 76 | 75 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Hillary Step | 9 | 82 | 82 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| Versace Onthetrack | None | - | 88 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
Light rain fell prior to and during the running of this race. During the loading process AYUWI YUWI (A Mgudlwa) became restless and rushed the front gates. This filly was released from the stalls, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded. This caused a delay to the rescheduled time of this race. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) AYUWU YUWI (A Mgudlwa) was restless and rushed the front gates. This filly was released from the stalls, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded. b) LIGHT OF GABRIEL (C Zackey), WILLOW GEM (*D Pillay) and WINTER RAINFALL (K de Melo) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED (DA) : a) WILLOW GEM (*D Pillay) and WINTER RAINFALL (K de Melo) were squeezed out shortly after the start. b) Jockey S Khumalo reported that HILLARY STEP did not stride out freely in the running and as a result he did not persevere with his riding in the concluding stages. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) LIGHT OF GABRIEL (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer N Roscoe acting on behalf of Trainer D Kannemeyer was advised (MM). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) Jockey C Murray was the rider of EMERALD GREEN (advised 28.12.2025/07h48). b) Jockey S Khumalo was the rider of HILLARY STEP (advised 28.12.2025/08h57). c) WEST SIDE STORY raced fitted with alumites in front, unshod behind (advised 27.12.2025/09h14). d) Jockey M Michel (claiming 1.5kg) was the rider of WHAT A PASSION (advised 28.12.2025/15h18). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) HILLARY STEP : Nothing obvious detected. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS : DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.