Race 7: 4RACING WISHES YOU A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2026 PINNACLE STAKES (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 30 December 2025 | 15:50
Distance:
2400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R195,250
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Future Pearl | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | - | - | - | 114 | 25/2 |
| - | Breeze Over | 5 b. g | 50.5kg (52.0) | 2 | Mickaelle Michel | - | - | 99 | 6/1 |
| 1st | Poets Warrior | 5 ch. g | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 110 | 114 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Navajo Nation TF | 4 b. g | 54.0kg | 4 | Mr K J Lihaba | 3.25 | 104 | 104 | 9/4 |
| 3rd | Nebraas | 8 b. g | 54.0kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | 5.75 | 102 | 101 | 9/4 |
| 4 | United Council | 5 b. m | 52.0kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 10.75 | 104 | 100 | 17/10 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
157.56s
Total Pool
R1,235,250
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poets Warrior | 1 | 110 | 114 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Navajo Nation | 2 | 104 | 104 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Nebraas | 3 | 102 | 101 | -2 | + 1 | |
| United Council | 4 | 104 | 100 | -4 | ||
| Future Pearl | None | - | 114 | - | -193 | - |
| Breeze Over | None | - | 99 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) NEBRAAS (C Zackey) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the performance of UNITED COUNCIL (M Yeni) (Betting 17/10; Distance 10.75 lengths), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. b) POETS WARRIOR, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer MG Azzie was advised. (MdP) JOCKEY CHANGES: a) G Lerena rode POETS WARRIOR. (declared 07h40 on 20251230) b) C Zackey (NEBRAAS) rode +0.5kg as carded (54.9kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) UNITED COUNCIL - examined post-race. Not striding out right hind. SCRATCHED: a) FUTURE PEARL - rain-interrupted work program. (declared 08h32 on 20251229) b) BREEZE OVER - injury left front. Rule 53.5 applied. (declared 08h52 on 20251229) DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.