Race 1: WELCOME TO NELSON MANDELA BAY MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE (For 2 yo R100 000 Win BSA / RCS Bonus)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 30 January 2026 | 12:30
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R78,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | U S Ranger TF | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr R D Fourie | - | - | - | 56/100 |
| 2nd | Just Carter | 2 b. c | 56.0kg (60.0) | 8 | Mr B Soodoo | 1.25 | - | - | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Flying Skitt | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr C A Little | 8.5 | - | - | 33/1 |
| 4 | Grey Eagle (GB) | 2 gr. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | 11.75 | - | - | 6/1 |
| 5 | Rocking In Rio | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr K Minnie | 13.75 | - | - | 66/1 |
| 6 | Futurologist | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr Y Ramzan | 14.0 | - | - | 66/1 |
| 7 | Apples And Tea | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr L Mxothwa | 14.25 | - | - | 40/1 |
| 8 | Winning Doc | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr I Taka | 26.5 | - | - | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
56.46s
Average Time
58.3s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R926,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U S Ranger | 1 | - | - | - | + 30 | - |
| Just Carter | 2 | - | - | - | + 20 | - |
| Flying Skitt | 3 | - | - | - | + 15 | - |
| Grey Eagle (GB) | 4 | - | - | - | + 2 | - |
| Rocking In Rio | 5 | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| Futurologist | 6 | - | - | - | -2 | - |
| Apples And Tea | 7 | - | - | - | -4 | - |
| Winning Doc | 8 | - | - | - | -6 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) GREY EAGLE (GB) (C Zackey) was stubborn loading and jumped slow, losing two lengths. b) U S RANGER (R Fourie) was nervous in the stalls. c) WINNING DOC (*I Taka) was nervous in the stalls, reared and thereafter was slow into stride. d) FUTUROLOGIST (Y Ramzan) jumped slow, losing two lengths and thereafter was slow into stride. e) APPLES AND TEA (L Mxothwa) and ROCKING IN RIO (K Minnie) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the performance of WINNING DOC (*I Taka), which was not persevered with from the 100m, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. b) In view of the report from the Starter regarding WINNING DOC (*I Taka), Trainer K Mitchley was advised to have this colt re-schooled prior to his next engagement in terms of Rule 61.6.10. Apprentice I Taka appeared before the Board and was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of the race. Trainer K Mitchley was advised to report back should she find anything amiss with this colt on his return to the stables. c) U S RANGER, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) d) JUST CARTER, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer F Jacobs, acting on behalf of Trainer DG Smith, was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) C Little rode FLYING SKITT. (declared 08h48 on 20260130) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) WINNING DOC - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. b) GREY EAGLE (GB) - scalp wound left hind. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.