Race 7: Hollywoodbets BRIGHT FUTURE CLASS 5 (F & M) (For Fillies & Mares. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 70)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 07 January 2026 | 16:55
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.0 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Copacabana | 4 b. f | 59.5kg (62.0) | 2 | Mr Damyan Pillay | - | - | 74 | 33/10 |
| - | Bella Valentina | 3 b. f | 62.0kg | 9 | Mr C Zackey | - | - | 81 | - |
| 1st | Izibulo TF | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 9 | Mr K de Melo | - | 66 | 76 | 5/2 |
| 2nd | Mystique Rouge | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 7 | Mr N Patel | 0.5 | 59 | 62 | 8/1 |
| 3rd | Amafort | 3 b. f | 54.0kg (55.5) | 8 | Miss R A Venniker | 1.3 | 61 | 61 | 11/2 |
| 4 | Fate Decreed | 3 b. f | 52.5kg (52.0) | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | 1.5 | 54 | 54 | 25/2 |
| 5 | Blind Speed | 2 b. f | 58.5kg | 2 | Mr C F Dicken | 1.9 | 67 | 65 | 11/2 |
| 6 | Oh My Gucci Girl | 3 b. f | 51.5kg (55.5) | 5 | Mr D D E Louw | 2.95 | 61 | 62 | 10/1 |
| 7 | The Queen Bee | 4 b. f | 50.5kg (53.0) | 4 | Mr M Mbuto | 3.75 | 56 | 53 | 14/1 |
| 8 | Nautical Landing | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr T Godden | 4.55 | 66 | 63 | 25/2 |
| 9 | Futano | 3 b. f | 56.0kg | 3 | Mr S S Hlengwa | 8.95 | 62 | 55 | 8/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
83.22s
Average Time
83.7s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R770,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izibulo | 1 | 66 | 76 | + 7 | + 3 | |
| Mystique Rouge | 2 | 59 | 62 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Amafort | 3 | 61 | 61 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Fate Decreed | 4 | 54 | 54 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Blind Speed | 5 | 67 | 65 | -1 | -1 | |
| Oh My Gucci Girl | 6 | 61 | 62 | -1 | + 2 | |
| The Queen Bee | 7 | 56 | 53 | -2 | -1 | |
| Nautical Landing | 8 | 66 | 63 | -2 | -1 | |
| Futano | 9 | 62 | 55 | -3 | -4 | |
| Copacabana | None | - | 74 | - | -188 | - |
| Bella Valentina | None | - | 81 | - | -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) Fair start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED (DM) : a) AMAFORT (R Venniker) raced wide around the turn and into the straight. b) Jockey C Dicken reported that BLIND SPEED changed stride continuously in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) In view of the performance of FUTANO (S Hlengwa) (8.95 lengths, 8/1 in the betting) the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) IZIBULO (K de Melo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer G Puller was advised (HM). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) BLIND SPEED : The ownership should read:- Messrs J I Rich, R W Martinaglia & G I Rich and the colours are blue and white stripes, red sleeves, blue armbands, red cap (SWE - 05.01.2026) b) Jockey K Matsunyane (FATE DECREED) weighed out at 52.6kg, 0.5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) BLIND SPEED : Nothing obvious detected. b) FUTANO : Nothing obvious detected. SCRATCHINGS : a) COPACABANA : Not eating up (Trainer - 07.01.2026/5h08). Rule 53.5 applies. b) BELLA VALENTINA : Swollen right hind (Trainer - 04.01.2026/8h15). Rule 53.5 applies. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.