Race 2: RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies and Mares)

FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Monday, 29 December 2025 | 14:50

Distance: 1600m
Going: Standard
Stakes: R75,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
1st Potenza 3 b. f 59.0kg 2 Mr C Zackey - - 76 4/1
2nd Salagadoola 2 b. f 59.0kg 4 Mr X C Ndlovu 1.5 64 66 10/1
3rd Lana View TF 3 b. f 60.0kg 9 Mr Y Ramzan 3.25 68 64 11/10
4 Red Lhasa 2 b. f 59.0kg 1 Mr L Mxothwa 7.0 72 63 7/1
5 Night In Japan 3 gr. f 56.0kg (60.0) 5 Mr G Dookhit 8.5 53 49 33/1
6 Miss Mackie 3 ch. f 60.0kg 8 Mr R D Fourie 9.25 47 49 5/1
7 Tori's Girl 3 b. f 60.0kg 3 Mr K Minnie 10.5 55 59 20/1
8 Lyrics And Songs 3 b. f 59.0kg 7 Mr S L Naidoo 11.5 - 54 33/1
9 Kitten Tattoo 3 b. f 59.0kg 6 Mr S Khumalo 28.25 - - 16/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
98.27s
Average Time
97.81s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R750,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Potenza 1 - 76 - + 30 -
Salagadoola 2 64 66 +2 -1 + 3
Lana View 3 68 64 -4 -2 -2
Red Lhasa 4 72 63 -9 -3 -6
Night In Japan 5 53 49 -4 -3 -1
Miss Mackie 6 47 49 +2 -4 + 6
Tori's Girl 7 55 59 +4 -4 + 8
Lyrics And Songs 8 - 54 - -6 -
Kitten Tattoo 9 - - - -8 -
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:

a)	NIGHT IN JAPAN (*G Dookhit) stood as the start was effected, losing six lengths.
b)	LANA VIEW (Y Ramzan) jumped awkwardly.
c)	MISS MACKIE (R Fourie) was slow into stride. 

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (14h06)
b)	The Stewards reviewed the start with regard to NIGHT IN JAPAN (*G Dookhit) in stall gate 5 and established that any loss of ground was as a result of its own behaviour. 
In view of the report from the Starter regarding NIGHT IN JAPAN (*G Dookhit), this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as she proves to be tractable to jump on terms with a companion. (Suspension dates: 30/12/2025 to 05/01/2026 inclusive) NIGHT IN JAPAN may not be presented for re-passing during this period.
c)	In view of the performance of KITTEN TATTOO (S Khumalo), which over raced in the early and middle stages, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. 
d)	LYRICS AND SONGS (S Naidoo) shifted out away from the crop from the 300m and was corrected at the 200m.
e)	NIGHT IN JAPAN (*G Dookhit) shifted in away from the crop at the 200m.
f)	SALAGADOOLA (X Ndlovu) was carried out by POTENZA (C Zackey), which was hanging out from the 150m.
g)	POTENZA, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer DG Smith was advised. (LM)

JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	Nil.

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:

a)	Nil.

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:	

a)	KITTEN TATTOO - examined post-race. Not striding out right hind.
b)	MISS MACKIE - fatigued post-race.	

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.