Race 8: L'ORMARINS KING'S PLATE (WFA) (Grade 1) (Open To Horses At Weight For Age)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 10 January 2026 | 16:45
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R3,000,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | The Real Prince | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr C Zackey | - | 126 | 128 | 25/2 |
| 2nd | Questioning | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr R D Fourie | 0.05 | 123 | 127 | 50/1 |
| 3rd | See It Again | 2 ch. c | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr A C Fortune | 0.25 | 125 | 130 | 8/1 |
| 4 | Sail The Seas | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.45 | 127 | 127 | 25/2 |
| 5 | Cosmic Speed | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 14 | Mr G J Lerena | 3.45 | 125 | 122 | 66/1 |
| 6 | Sugar Mountain | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr A Domeyer | 3.85 | 123 | 122 | 100/1 |
| 7 | Gladatorian | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr S D Veale | 3.95 | 127 | 127 | 25/1 |
| 8 | Eight On Eighteen | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr O Murphy | 4.25 | 129 | 129 | 5/1 |
| 9 | Legal Counsel | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr C A Little | 4.45 | 113 | 128 | 75/1 |
| 10 | Garrix | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr S Khumalo | 5.95 | 123 | 123 | 14/1 |
| 11 | Jet Force | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 12 | Mr G van Niekerk | 6.35 | 120 | 117 | 66/1 |
| 12 | Jan Van Goyen TF | 2 b. c | 55.0kg | 2 | Mr C Murray | 9.1 | 118 | 118 | 15/10 |
| 13 | Dave The King | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr R Munger | 9.5 | 128 | 128 | 8/1 |
| 14 | Fire Attack | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 13 | Mr C J Habib | 11.0 | 126 | 124 | 66/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
97.0s
Average Time
98.74s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R7,560,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Prince | 1 | 126 | 128 | + 7 | -5 | |
| Questioning | 2 | 123 | 127 | -1 | + 5 | |
| See It Again | 3 | 125 | 130 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Sail The Seas | 4 | 127 | 127 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Cosmic Speed | 5 | 125 | 122 | -2 | -1 | |
| Sugar Mountain | 6 | 123 | 122 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Gladatorian | 7 | 127 | 127 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Eight On Eighteen | 8 | 129 | 129 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Legal Counsel | 9 | 113 | 128 | -2 | + 17 | |
| Garrix | 10 | 123 | 123 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Jet Force | 11 | 120 | 117 | -3 | ||
| Jan Van Goyen | 12 | 118 | 118 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Dave The King | 13 | 128 | 128 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Fire Attack | 14 | 126 | 124 | -4 | + 2 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) GLADATORIAN (S Veale) and JET FORCE (G van Niekerk) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (15h56) b) Shortly after the start GARRIX (S Khumalo) was steadied in anticipation of being awkwardly placed on the inside of SEE IT AGAIN (A Fortune). c) In view of the performance of DAVE THE KING (R Munger), which raced in advance of the field in the early and middle stages, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Leaving the 1000m SUGAR MOUNTAIN (A Domeyer), which was racing tight on the inside of COSMIC SPEED (G Lerena), was steadied when close to the heels of SAIL THE SEAS (M Yeni). e) Leaving the 200m THE REAL PRINCE (C Zackey), which was improving into a narrow run between SAIL THE SEAS (M Yeni) and a tiring LEGAL COUNSEL (C Little), was bumped on the hindquarters by LEGAL COUNSEL (C Little). f) SEE IT AGAIN (A Fortune) had difficulty securing clear running in the straight and was directed outwards leaving the 100m. g) In the concluding stages GARRIX (S Khumalo) was steadied and directed outwards when awkwardly placed on the outside of EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN (O Murphy), which rolled out. h) In view of the performances of JAN VAN GOYEN (C Murray) and EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN (O Murphy), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine these colts. i) THE REAL PRINCE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer DM Kannemeyer was advised. (ZM) j) QUESTIONING, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer VH Marshall was advised. (ZM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) DAVE THE KING - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. b) JAN VAN GOYEN - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. Trainer M de Kock was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with this colt on his return to the stables. c) EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. d) COSMIC SPEED - cut into right hind. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.