Race 4: Join the Passion! www.racecoast.co.za CLASS 5 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 70)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 14:25
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R100,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | L'Ultimo | 2 b. g | 52.5kg (54.0) | 4 | Miss R A Venniker | - | - | 61 | 33/10 |
| 1st | Professor Lupin | 4 gr. g | 56.0kg | 1 | Mr K de Melo | - | 62 | 67 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | The Mask TF | 2 b. c | 58.5kg (62.5) | 5 | Mr D D E Louw | 0.05 | 75 | 84 | 18/10 |
| 3rd | Mac Hardy | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 4 | Mr Serino Moodley | 3.25 | 64 | 64 | 8/1 |
| 4 | Double Olympic | 4 b. g | 49.5kg (52.0) | 8 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 3.35 | 54 | 53 | 40/1 |
| 5 | Emoyeni | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr C Murray | 5.35 | 68 | 63 | 9/2 |
| 6 | Heaven's Will | 3 b. g | 59.0kg (61.5) | 9 | Mr M Mbuto | 5.75 | 73 | 62 | 40/1 |
| 7 | Master Silvano | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr T Godden | 7.25 | 79 | 73 | 17/2 |
| 8 | Parliament Square | 3 b. g | 49.5kg (52.0) | 6 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 12.95 | 54 | 53 | 100/1 |
| 9 | Phaka Imali | 3 b. g | 56.0kg | 3 | Mr S D Veale | 15.55 | 62 | 62 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
84.21s
Average Time
83.41s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R810,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Lupin | 1 | 62 | 67 | + 7 | -2 | |
| The Mask | 2 | 75 | 84 | -1 | + 10 | |
| Mac Hardy | 3 | 64 | 64 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Double Olympic | 4 | 54 | 53 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Emoyeni | 5 | 68 | 63 | -2 | -3 | |
| Heaven's Will | 6 | 73 | 62 | -2 | -9 | |
| Master Silvano | 7 | 79 | 73 | -3 | -3 | |
| Parliament Square | 8 | 54 | 53 | -5 | + 4 | |
| Phaka Imali | 9 | 62 | 62 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| L'Ultimo | None | - | 61 | - | -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) PARLIAMENT SQUARE (*G Samo-Burthia) lost 5 lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED (JN) : a) At the 400m HEAVEN'S WILL (*M Mbuto) was steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of EMOYENI (C Murray) which shifted out entering the straight. Jockey C Murray appeared before the Board with regard to this incident and was advised to ensure that he is clear of other runners when shifting ground in races in future. b) In view of the performance of PHAKA IMALI (S Veale) (15.55 lengths, 25/1 in the betting), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) In view of the Starter's report with regard to PARLIAMENT SQUARE (*G Samo-Burthia), this gelding's starting stall certificate is withdrawn and it is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as it proves tractable with a companion. (Suspension dates: 29.01.2026 to the 04.02.2026). PARLIAMENT SQUARE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer G B Puller will be advised. d) PROFESSOR LUPIN (K de Melo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A Wright was advised (DZ). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) Apprentice G Samo-Burthia (PARLIAMENT SQUARE) weighed out at 50.3kg and was only able to claim 2kg of his 2.5kg Apprentice allowance (advised 26.01.2026/08h11). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) PHAKA IMALI : Not striding out right front. b) THE MASK : Returned post-race having cast the right front shoe. c) PARLIAMENT SQUARE : Fatigued. d) PROFESSOR LUPIN : Post-race distress. SCRATCHINGS : a) L 'ULTIMO : Swollen knee (Trainer - 28.01.2026/07h33). Rule 53.5 applies. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.