Race 7: RACE COAST SALES LAUNCHES ONLINE SALES MIDDLE STAKES (For All Horses)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 13 January 2026 | 15:45
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R175,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tenpenny TF | 3 b. g | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr J P van der Merwe | - | 93 | 105 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Song To The Moon | 3 b. c | 56.0kg (55.5) | 9 | Mr Rene Piechulek | 0.05 | 85 | 84 | 40/1 |
| 3rd | Landoftherisingsun | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr A C Fortune | 0.35 | 99 | 99 | 11/2 |
| 4 | Better Man | 2 ch. c | 57.0kg | 10 | Mr K de Melo | 0.55 | 100 | 104 | 5/2 |
| 5 | Umfula | 3 b. c | 55.5kg | 7 | Mr R D Fourie | 1.3 | 86 | 83 | 11/2 |
| 6 | Pinot Grigio | 3 b. c | 58.5kg | 3 | Mr G van Niekerk | 3.55 | 95 | 93 | 25/2 |
| 7 | Dubbelosix | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr L Mxothwa | 3.95 | 88 | 84 | 20/1 |
| 8 | Katsu | 3 ch. g | 54.0kg | 5 | Mr S D Veale | 6.45 | 81 | 81 | 25/2 |
| 9 | Blackberry Malt | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr C A Little | 6.65 | 95 | 82 | 75/1 |
| 10 | Afrique | 3 b. g | 55.5kg | 8 | Mr C Murray | 9.65 | 85 | 83 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
115.9s
Average Time
112.93s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,415,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenpenny | 1 | 93 | 105 | + 7 | + 5 | |
| Song To The Moon | 2 | 85 | 84 | -1 | ||
| Landoftherisingsun | 3 | 99 | 99 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Better Man | 4 | 100 | 104 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Umfula | 5 | 86 | 83 | -1 | -2 | |
| Pinot Grigio | 6 | 95 | 93 | -2 | ||
| Dubbelosix | 7 | 88 | 84 | -2 | -2 | |
| Katsu | 8 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Blackberry Malt | 9 | 95 | 82 | -3 | -10 | |
| Afrique | 10 | 85 | 83 | -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) On arriving at the start Jockey G van Niekerk expressed concern with PINOT GRIGIO's action during the canter past. This colt was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and passed suitable to race. b) BLACKBERRY MALT (C Little) jumped slow, losing one length and thereafter was slow into stride. c) PINOT GRIGIO (G van Niekerk) and TENPENNY (JP van der Merwe) made contact leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (14h54) b) In view of the performance of AFRIQUE (C Murray), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) Jockey K de Melo was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that as the rider of BETTER MAN he misused his crop by striking BETTER MAN more than 12 times (14) which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race. Jockey K de Melo signed an admission of guilt and was fined R4 000,00. d) TENPENNY, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer PP Kruyer was advised. (ZM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) SONG TO THE MOON raced without blinkers. (declared 06h21 on 20260110) b) R Piechulek (SONG TO THE MOON) rode +0.5kg (56.2kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) AFRIQUE - examined post-race. Stirrup rub right side. b) KATSU - blowing THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.