Race 8: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 PINNACLE STAKES (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 07 February 2026 | 16:15
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R200,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Anfields Rocket | 5 ch. g | 54.0kg | 9 | - | - | - | 106 | 20/1 |
| 1st | Choisaanada | 2 b. c | 56.0kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 112 | 121 | 6/1 |
| 2nd | Willy Meet Again | 3 ch. f | 50.0kg | 9 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.4 | 104 | 102 | 7/1 |
| 3rd | Texas Red | 5 ch. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr M K Katjedi | 2.1 | 119 | 119 | 20/1 |
| 4 | Radicchio | 5 b. g | 50.0kg | 5 | Mr N Klink | 2.8 | 101 | 100 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Greaterix | 3 gr. c | 56.0kg | 7 | Mr C Murray | 2.85 | 110 | 110 | 10/1 |
| 6 | Busstopinhounslow | 3 ch. g | 54.5kg (56.0) | 1 | Miss R A Venniker | 3.25 | 111 | 110 | 5/1 |
| 7 | Taegan's Champ | 3 b. c | 50.5kg (52.0) | 2 | Mr M Mbuto | 5.5 | 103 | 103 | 8/1 |
| 8 | Callmegetrix TF | 4 b. f | 52.5kg (54.0) | 8 | Mickaelle Michel | 7.25 | 113 | 113 | 33/20 |
| 9 | Son Of Raj | 5 ch. g | 58.0kg | 6 | Mr C J Habib | 12.75 | 116 | 116 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
97.52s
Average Time
97.46s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R2,796,794
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choisaanada | 1 | 112 | 121 | + 7 | + 2 | |
| Willy Meet Again | 2 | 104 | 102 | -1 | -1 | |
| Texas Red | 3 | 119 | 119 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Radicchio | 4 | 101 | 100 | -1 | ||
| Greaterix | 5 | 110 | 110 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Busstopinhounslow | 6 | 111 | 110 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Taegan's Champ | 7 | 103 | 103 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Callmegetrix | 8 | 113 | 113 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Son Of Raj | 9 | 116 | 116 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Anfields Rocket | None | - | 106 | - | -198 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE DELAY IN THE PREVIOUS RACE. THE STARTER HAD NO REPORTS. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) RADICCHIO (N Klink) over-raced in the early stages. c) In view of the performance of CALLMEGETRIX (M Michel), (distance 7,25 lengths, betting 33/20), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) In view of the performance of SON OF RAJ (C Habib), (distance 12,75 lengths, betting 33/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) CHOISAANADA (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer E Verdonese advised (MduP). When questioned regarding the improved performance of CHOISAANADA, Trainer E Verdonese could offer the Board no suitable explanation. His attention was drawn to the Rules pertaining to In and Out running. JOCKEY CHANGES: a) WILLY MEET AGAIN: Jockey M Yeni weighed out at 50,6kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight as declared. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) CALLMEGETRIX not striding out; fatigued. b) SON OF RAJ not striding out right hind. SCRATCHED: a) ANFIELDS ROCKET Stipes permission. Advised 6 February 2026 at 13H41. Race 8 contd. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.