Race 7: WORLD POOL CAPE FLYING CHAMPIONSHIP (WFA) (Grade 1) (Open to horses at Weight For Age)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 10 January 2026 | 16:05
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R1,500,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Dance Variety | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | - | - | - | - | 114 | - |
| - | Direct Hit | 2 b. f | 54.0kg | 9 | Mr R D Fourie | - | - | 115 | 14/1 |
| - | Meu Capitano | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | - | - | - | - | 111 | - |
| - | Arctic Wizard | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | - | - | - | - | 110 | - |
| 1st | Kingdundee | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 14 | Mr C J Habib | - | 118 | 127 | 33/1 |
| 2nd | I Am Giant | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr O Murphy | 0.75 | 124 | 124 | 5/1 |
| 3rd | Outlaw King | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr C Zackey | 1.05 | 118 | 123 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Asiye Phambili | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr S D Veale | 1.45 | 119 | 119 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Surjay | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr L Mxothwa | 1.55 | 122 | 121 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Cafe Culture | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr C A Little | 1.6 | 120 | 118 | 100/1 |
| 7 | Buffalo Storm Cody TF | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 12 | Mr G J Lerena | 2.35 | 132 | 132 | 15/10 |
| 8 | O'Tenikwa | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr P C Orffer | 2.65 | 118 | 121 | 14/1 |
| 9 | Constellation | 2 b. c | 56.5kg | 9 | Mr C Murray | 6.15 | 113 | 114 | 20/1 |
| 10 | Lucky Lad | 4 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr S Khumalo | 6.65 | 123 | 118 | 50/1 |
| 11 | Tenango | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr A Domeyer | 7.15 | 126 | 126 | 7/1 |
| 12 | Truth | 2 gr. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr R Munger | 8.4 | 120 | 120 | 25/1 |
| 13 | Quantum Theory | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr K de Melo | 8.8 | 113 | 112 | 100/1 |
| 14 | Snow Pilot | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 13 | Mr Rene Piechulek | 8.85 | 122 | 122 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
57.91s
Average Time
58.66s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R7,560,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdundee | 1 | 118 | 127 | + 7 | + 2 | |
| I Am Giant | 2 | 124 | 124 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Outlaw King | 3 | 118 | 123 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Asiye Phambili | 4 | 119 | 119 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Surjay | 5 | 122 | 121 | -1 | ||
| Cafe Culture | 6 | 120 | 118 | -1 | -1 | |
| Buffalo Storm Cody | 7 | 132 | 132 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| O'Tenikwa | 8 | 118 | 121 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Constellation | 9 | 113 | 114 | -3 | + 4 | |
| Lucky Lad | 10 | 123 | 118 | -3 | -2 | |
| Tenango | 11 | 126 | 126 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Truth | 12 | 120 | 120 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Quantum Theory | 13 | 113 | 112 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Snow Pilot | 14 | 122 | 122 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Dance Variety | None | - | 114 | - | -203 | - |
| Direct Hit | None | - | 115 | - | -203 | - |
| Meu Capitano | None | - | 111 | - | -203 | - |
| Arctic Wizard | None | - | 110 | - | -203 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) LUCKY LAD (S Khumalo) and QUANTUM THEORY (K de Melo) jumped slow, losing one length. b) OUTLAW KING (C Zackey) jumped inwards. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (15h21) b) The start of this race was rescheduled at the request of the Racing Operator as there was a technical malfunction which affected communications with Hong Kong. c) SNOW PILOT (R Piechulek) raced in isolation on the outside of the racecourse. d) Shortly after the start, TRUTH (R Munger) was crowded for room on the inside of CONSTELLATION (C Murray). e) SURJAY (L Mxothwa) was directed outwards and into clear running leaving the 250m. f) At the 50m O'TENIKWA (WA Nel) was steadied briefly when racing tight between the heels of I AM GIANT (O Murphy) and OUTLAW KING (C Zackey). g) Jockey K de Melo reported that he felt something amiss with QUANTUM THEORY. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. h) Jockey A Domeyer (TENANGO) and Jockey S Khumalo (LUCKY LAD) reported that their mounts took no interest in running. the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. i) KINGDUNDEE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer DG Smith was advised. (ZM) j) I AM GIANT, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S Ferrie was advised. (ZM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) TENANGO - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. b) LUCKY LAD - examined post-race. Fatigued. c) QUANTUM THEORY - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. d) TRUTH - scalp wound right hind. SCRATCHINGS: a) DIRECT HIT - knocked left front. Rule 53.5 applied. (declared 10h26 on 20260109) b) DANCE VARIETY - reserve runner. (declared 14h15 on 20260108) c) MEU CAPITANO - reserve runner. (declared 14h15 on 20260108) d) ARCTIC WIZARD - reserve runner. (declared 14h15 on 20260108)