Race 1: TRAILBLAZERS OPEN MAIDEN (For all Maidens)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Friday, 06 February 2026 | 16:15
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R90,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Whatastar | 2 b. f | 56.0kg | 5 | Mr Serino Moodley | - | 68 | 75 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Winding Power | 2 ch. c | 57.0kg (59.5) | 6 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 2.4 | 70 | 72 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Saudi Sweep TF | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr S Khumalo | 3.3 | 68 | 68 | 9/4 |
| 4 | Higher Love | 2 ch. g | 61.5kg | 4 | Mr C F Dicken | 3.8 | 68 | 68 | 5/2 |
| 5 | Sol E Sombra | 3 gr. f | 49.5kg (52.0) | 1 | Mr M Mbuto | 8.0 | 58 | 58 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Thirteen Fourteen | 2 b. g | 54.5kg (56.0) | 2 | Miss R A Venniker | 8.2 | 63 | 60 | 25/2 |
| 7 | Nathan Detroit | 3 ch. g | 60.5kg | 3 | Mr N Patel | 16.8 | - | - | 75/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
70.35s
Average Time
70.51s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R830,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whatastar | 1 | 68 | 75 | + 7 | ||
| Winding Power | 2 | 70 | 72 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Saudi Sweep | 3 | 68 | 68 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Higher Love | 4 | 68 | 68 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Sol E Sombra | 5 | 58 | 58 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Thirteen Fourteen | 6 | 63 | 60 | -3 | ||
| Nathan Detroit | 7 | - | - | - | -4 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) SOL E SOMBRA (*M Mbuto) and NATHAN DETROIT (N Patel) lost 1 length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED (DA) : a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. b) WINDING POWER (*D Pillay) hung out around the turn and thereafter commenced to hang in from the 300m. c) WHATASTAR (S Moodley) hung in from the 300m. d) Jockey C F Dicken (HIGHER LOVE) accidentally dropped his crop at the 150m. e) Jockey R A Venniker reported that she felt something amiss in the running with THIRTEEN FOURTEEN. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning THIRTEEN FOURTEEN, and in terms of Rule 93.1, this gelding is suspended for 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority. (Suspension dates 07.02.2026 - 07.04.2026 bdi). Trainer D S Bosch will be advised. g) WHATASTAR (S Moodley), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer T Fripp acting on behalf of Trainer C Bass was advised (NS). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) SOL E SOMBRA raced fitted with a cornell collar (03.02.2026). b) Jockey N Patel was the rider of NATHAN DETROIT (advised 06.02.2026/09h10). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) THIRTEEN FOURTEEN : Bilateral Epistaxis confirmed. 60 days suspension recommended. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS : DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.