Race 5: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MR 66 HANDICAP (Open)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Monday, 29 December 2025 | 16:05
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R76,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Cadenza | 4 b. c | 61.0kg | 7 | Mr R D Fourie | - | - | 64 | - |
| - | Russian Empire | 5 ch. h | 53.5kg | 3 | Mr J Gates | - | - | 53 | 14/1 |
| - | Bandmaster | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 62 | 33/1 |
| 1st | Wissa's On Fire | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | - | 65 | 71 | 7/2 |
| 2nd | Munchkin | 5 b. g | 55.0kg (59.0) | 2 | Mr G Dookhit | 1.25 | 64 | 65 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | King Rahul | 4 b. g | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | 3.75 | 64 | 63 | 7/1 |
| 4 | Xplicit Content | 4 b. g | 53.0kg | 9 | Mr M K Katjedi | 4.0 | 52 | 58 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Notorix | 6 ch. g | 55.0kg (59.0) | 8 | Mr V Jodhee | 4.75 | 64 | 68 | 10/1 |
| 6 | War Launch | 2 b. c | 52.5kg (52.0) | 7 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 5.75 | 50 | 50 | 14/1 |
| 7 | World Pharoah TF | 3 ch. c | 61.5kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 7.5 | 69 | 69 | 28/10 |
| 8 | Away With Red | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr E W Webber | 11.75 | 66 | 62 | 50/1 |
| 9 | String Of Lights | 4 b. f | 60.5kg | 1 | Mr L Mxothwa | 14.25 | 67 | 66 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
70.62s
Average Time
70.46s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R750,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wissa's On Fire | 1 | 65 | 71 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Munchkin | 2 | 64 | 65 | -1 | + 2 | |
| King Rahul | 3 | 64 | 63 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Xplicit Content | 4 | 52 | 58 | -2 | + 8 | |
| Notorix | 5 | 64 | 68 | -2 | + 6 | |
| War Launch | 6 | 50 | 50 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| World Pharoah | 7 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Away With Red | 8 | 66 | 62 | -4 | ||
| String Of Lights | 9 | 67 | 66 | -5 | + 4 | |
| Cadenza | None | - | 64 | - | -188 | - |
| Russian Empire | None | - | 53 | - | -188 | - |
| Bandmaster | None | - | 62 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) On arriving at the start, BANDMASTER (C Habib) and RUSSIAN EMPIRE (J Gates) were examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and were withdrawn, causing a delay. b) Fair start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (15h29) b) Permission was granted for WAR LAUNCH (M van Rensburg) and WORLD PHAROAH (M Yeni) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. c) Shortly after the start, NOTORIX (*V Jodhee) was bumped inwards by XPLICIT CONTENT (MK Katjedi). d) NOTORIX (*V Jodhee) was baulked between the 300m and 200m and thereafter had to be switched in to obtain a clear run. e) At the 200m KING RAHUL (S Khumalo) was steadied momentarily off the heels of MUNCHKIN (*G Dookhit), which was carried in by WISSA'S ON FIRE (C Zackey), which was hanging out from the 250m. Jockey C Zackey appeared before the Board and was advised to be mindful of his obligation to straighten his mounts timeously when shifting ground. f) Jockey M Yeni reported that WORLD PHAROAH changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this this gelding. g) Jockey L Mxothwa reported that he felt something amiss with STRING OF LIGHTS. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. h) WISSA'S ON FIRE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer WGC Miller was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) WORLD PHAROAH raced with alumites in front; unshod behind. (declared 05h27 on 20251227) b) M van Rensburg (WAR LAUNCH) rode +1.5kg of which 1kg was carded. (53.9kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) WORLD PHAROAH - examined post-race. Fatigued. b) STRING OF LIGHTS - examined post-race. Not striding out right hind & coughing. c) BANDMASTER - not striding out left hind. Rule 49.7 applied. A veterinary certificate and gallop are required prior to acceptance. A specimen was collected for analysis. Trainer E Kaknis was advised. (Dr K Davis) d) RUSSIAN EMPIRE - not striding out behind. Rule 49.7 applied. A veterinary certificate and gallop are required prior to acceptance. A specimen was collected for analysis. Trainer E Kaknis was advised. (Dr K Davis) SCRATCHED: a) CADENZA - coughing. Rule 53.5 applied. (declared 09h47 on 20251223) b) BANDMASTER - not striding out left hind. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 16h10 on 20251229) c) RUSSIAN MASTER - not striding out behind. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 16h10 on 20251229)