Race 5: WWW.TAB4RACING.COM FM 72 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 03 February 2026 | 14:50
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R81,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:6.0 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Haze And Smoke | 2 b. f | 60.5kg | 2 | Mr L Mxothwa | - | 81 | 85 | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Back For More | 4 b. f | 61.0kg | 5 | Mr R D Fourie | 0.05 | 74 | 75 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Desert Cloud | 3 gr. f | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.3 | 72 | 78 | 11/2 |
| 4 | Pomerol TF | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 1 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 2.05 | 78 | 78 | 17/10 |
| 5 | Blind Faith | 4 b. f | 52.0kg | 6 | Mr E W Webber | 4.3 | 55 | 52 | 66/1 |
| 6 | True Design | 3 b. f | 48.0kg (52.0) | 7 | Mr B Soodoo | 5.05 | 52 | 52 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Greenlight Skye | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr W G Agrella | 9.3 | 66 | 63 | 25/2 |
| 8 | Gorgeous Cape | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C A Little | 14.3 | 80 | 80 | 10/1 |
| 9 | Bretty | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 9 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 99.92 | 60 | 60 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
96.04s
Average Time
96.4s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R662,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haze And Smoke | 1 | 81 | 85 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Back For More | 2 | 74 | 75 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Desert Cloud | 3 | 72 | 78 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Pomerol | 4 | 78 | 78 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Blind Faith | 5 | 55 | 52 | -2 | -1 | |
| True Design | 6 | 52 | 52 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Greenlight Skye | 7 | 66 | 63 | -4 | + 1 | |
| Gorgeous Cape | 8 | 80 | 80 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Bretty | 9 | 60 | 60 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) HAZE AND SMOKE (L Mxothwa) was stubborn loading and kicked the back gates in the starting stalls. b) GREENLIGHT SKYE (W Agrella) was stubborn loading and jumped slow, losing two lengths. c) POMEROL (X Ndlovu) was nervous in the stalls. d) BRETTY (M van Rensburg) jumped slow, losing one length. e) GEORGOUS CAPE (C Little) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (14h07) b) Permission was granted for BLIND FAITH (E Webber) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. c) BACK FOR MORE (R Fourie) was hanging in from the 250m. d) Jocke X Ndlovu (POMEROL) appeared before the Board with regards to his use of the crop. He was strongly advised not to use his crop above shoulder height. e) HAZE AND SMOKE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SB Kotzen was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) M Yeni rode DESERT CLOUD. (declared 08h34 on 20260203) b) *B Soodoo rode TRUE DESIGN. (declared 07h00 on 20260129) c) BLIND FAITH raced without ear muffs. (declared 08h11 on 20260202) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GEORGOUS CAPE - not striding out left front. b) POMEROL - coughing. c) GREENLIGHT SKYE - coughing. d) BRETTY - lame left front. Rule 49.7 applies. A veterinary certificate and a gallop are required prior to acceptance. Trainer WGC Miller was advised. (Dr K Davis) THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.