Race 6: RACING240 MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Monday, 29 December 2025 | 16:30
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R90,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Warrior Of Royalty | 4 b. g | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr S Khumalo | - | - | 76 | 18/10 |
| 1st | Chocolate Bomb | 2 b. g | 56.0kg | 1 | Mr S L Naidoo | - | 72 | 82 | 7/2 |
| 2nd | Kings Again | 2 b. f | 61.5kg | 7 | Mr R D Fourie | 0.75 | 83 | 81 | 9/2 |
| 3rd | One Too Many TF | 3 b. g | 61.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.85 | 82 | 79 | 9/2 |
| 4 | Warofdynamite | 2 b. c | 58.5kg | 6 | Mr L Mxothwa | 2.1 | 85 | 85 | 8/1 |
| 5 | B Fiftytwo | 4 b. g | 55.0kg | 2 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 3.85 | 70 | 68 | 5/1 |
| 6 | Aadehya | 4 ch. g | 56.5kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | 4.1 | 73 | 71 | 16/1 |
| 7 | King Viserys | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr C Zackey | 5.1 | 74 | 73 | 7/1 |
| 8 | Crowned Hornbill | 2 b. c | 61.0kg | 3 | Mr Y Ramzan | 5.6 | 82 | 78 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
57.65s
Average Time
57.09s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R750,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Bomb | 1 | 72 | 82 | + 7 | + 3 | |
| Kings Again | 2 | 83 | 81 | -1 | -1 | |
| One Too Many | 3 | 82 | 79 | -1 | -2 | |
| Warofdynamite | 4 | 85 | 85 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| B Fiftytwo | 5 | 70 | 68 | -2 | ||
| Aadehya | 6 | 73 | 71 | -2 | ||
| King Viserys | 7 | 74 | 73 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Crowned Hornbill | 8 | 82 | 78 | -2 | -2 | |
| Warrior Of Royalty | None | - | 76 | - | -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THE STARTER REPORTED: a) On arriving at the start WARRIOR OF ROYALTY (S Khumalo) broke loose, bolted the course and was withdrawn, causing a delay. b) B FIFTYTWO (M van Rensburg) was stubborn loading. c) CHOCOLATE BOMB (S Naidoo) jumped outwards. d) CROWNED HORNBILL (Y Ramzan) stumbled leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (15h54) b) Permission was granted for CHOCOLATE BOMB (S Naidoo) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. c) CHOCOLATE BOMB (S Naidoo) proved difficult proceeding to the start and was led by a Handler. Trainer DG Smith was advised that should this gelding behave in a similar manner in future engagements, he may be suspended. d) At approximately the 200m Jockey R Fourie (KINGS AGAIN) hesitated with his riding in anticipation of being close to the heels of KING VISERYS (C Zackey), which was carried out by CHOCOLATE BOMB (S Naidoo). e) Jockey M van Rensburg reported that B FIFTYTWO did not stride out freely and made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) Trainer DG Smith was charged with a contravention of Rule 57.1.2 in that he failed to ensure that CHOCOLATE BOMB was presented in the security area at least 60 minutes before the official starting time of the sixth (6th) race. Trainer DG Smith signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined R2 500,00. g) CHOCOLATE BOMB, 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) B FIFTYTWO - cast left front shoe & lame left front. b) WARRIOR OF ROYALTY - bolted. Examined post-race. Severe distress. c) AADEHYA - coughing. SCRATCHED: a) WARRIOR OF ROYALTY - bolted. (declared 16h40 on 20251229) (Suitable for reinstatement.)