Race 3: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 GRADUATION PLATE (For 1 & 2 Time Winners & Maidens)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Sunday, 01 February 2026 | 13:15
Distance:
1160m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R130,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sakura Hanami | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 11 | Mr C Zackey | - | - | 80 | 10/1 |
| - | Anchorage | 2 ch. f | 57.5kg | 2 | Mr Serino Moodley | - | - | 99 | - |
| 1st | Rifle Queen TF | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 2 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 99 | 105 | 14/10 |
| 2nd | Bjorn Ironside | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr K de Melo | 2.3 | 105 | 105 | 5/1 |
| 3rd | Frozen Fantasy | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr C J Habib | 3.2 | 97 | 98 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Tina Lovelace | 2 b. f | 53.5kg | 1 | Mr M K Katjedi | 3.9 | 97 | 95 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Lead The Charge | 2 b. c | 54.5kg (58.5) | 8 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 5.0 | 88 | 89 | 17/2 |
| 6 | Kaalvoet | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 5 | Mr K Matsunyane | 6.4 | 93 | 93 | 14/1 |
| 7 | Winds Of Change | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr M A Yeni | 6.9 | 106 | 102 | 4/1 |
| 8 | Chapbook | 2 b. c | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr R Munger | 8.2 | 100 | 106 | 14/1 |
| 9 | Princess Keira | 2 b. f | 53.0kg (54.5) | 9 | Mickaelle Michel | 26.5 | 87 | 87 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
67.17s
Average Time
66.86s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,060,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle Queen | 1 | 99 | 105 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Bjorn Ironside | 2 | 105 | 105 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Frozen Fantasy | 3 | 97 | 98 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Tina Lovelace | 4 | 97 | 95 | -2 | ||
| Lead The Charge | 5 | 88 | 89 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Kaalvoet | 6 | 93 | 93 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Winds Of Change | 7 | 106 | 102 | -3 | -1 | |
| Chapbook | 8 | 100 | 106 | -3 | + 9 | |
| Princess Keira | 9 | 87 | 87 | 0 | -9 | + 9 |
| Sakura Hanami | None | - | 80 | - | -193 | - |
| Anchorage | None | - | 99 | - | -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) PRINCESS KEIRA stood, losing five lengths. The starting stall certificate for this filly has been withdrawn. Trainer S G Tarry was advised (LS). b) BJORN IRONSIDE (K de Melo) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) Jockey M Yeni reported that WINDS OF CHANGE did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey R Munger reported that CHAPBOOK made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) In view of the Starter's report with regard to PRINCESS KEIRA, this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 2 February 2026 to 8 February 2026. PRINCESS KEIRA may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer S G Tarry was advised. e) RIFLE QUEEN (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) WINDS OF CHANGE not striding out left hind. b) CHAPBOOK not striding out left front. c) RIFLE QUEEN coughing post-race. d) TINA LOVELACE blowing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) ANCHORAGE sore back (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) SAKURA HANAMI pulled muscle (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.