Race 10: Hollywoodbets BRIGHT FUTURE CLASS 4 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 82)
SCOTTSVILLE RACECOURSE | Sunday, 15 February 2026 | 16:55
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R125,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Chicarito | 3 b. g | 55.5kg (59.5) | 2 | Mr D D E Louw | - | - | 87 | 25/2 |
| 1st | Who Blinked | 3 ch. g | 56.5kg | 13 | Mr N Patel | - | 75 | 82 | 33/1 |
| 2nd | The Mask | 2 b. c | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr C F Dicken | 1.8 | 78 | 84 | 7/1 |
| 3rd | Gorgeous Guy | 2 b. c | 60.5kg | 3 | Mr C J Habib | 3.8 | 83 | 81 | 10/1 |
| 3rd | Cowboy Country | 2 ch. c | 60.5kg | 4 | Mr C Murray | 3.8 | 89 | 84 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Dapper | 2 b. c | 55.0kg (56.5) | 10 | Mr M Mbuto | 4.7 | 75 | 72 | 6/1 |
| 6 | The Marquee | 3 b. c | 58.5kg | 9 | Mr Serino Moodley | 4.8 | 85 | 85 | 7/2 |
| 7 | Winter In London | 3 b. c | 57.0kg | 6 | Mr K de Melo | 5.2 | 82 | 80 | 20/1 |
| 8 | Oklahoma Girl | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr T Godden | 6.6 | 81 | 78 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Cardinal Chief TF | 2 b. c | 57.5kg (59.0) | 5 | Miss R A Venniker | 10.8 | 86 | 86 | 9/2 |
| 10 | Moya Wa Laliga | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 12 | Mr S D Veale | 10.95 | 81 | 81 | 16/1 |
| 11 | My Boy Lollipop | 2 b. c | 58.5kg | 2 | Mr M A Yeni | 12.15 | 79 | 79 | 33/1 |
| 12 | Henry Harvey | 2 b. c | 61.5kg | 7 | Mr S Khumalo | 12.95 | 85 | 85 | 20/1 |
| 13 | Captain's Pride | 2 b. f | 55.5kg | 11 | Mr C Zackey | 14.75 | 79 | 81 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
68.88s
Average Time
69.57s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,210,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who Blinked | 1 | 75 | 82 | + 7 | ||
| The Mask | 2 | 78 | 84 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Gorgeous Guy | 3 | 83 | 81 | -2 | ||
| Cowboy Country | 3 | 89 | 84 | -2 | -3 | |
| Dapper | 5 | 75 | 72 | -2 | -1 | |
| The Marquee | 6 | 85 | 85 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Winter In London | 7 | 82 | 80 | -2 | ||
| Oklahoma Girl | 8 | 81 | 78 | -3 | ||
| Cardinal Chief | 9 | 86 | 86 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Moya Wa Laliga | 10 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| My Boy Lollipop | 11 | 79 | 79 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Henry Harvey | 12 | 85 | 85 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Captain's Pride | 13 | 79 | 81 | -5 | + 7 | |
| Chicarito | None | - | 87 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
a) COWBOY COUNTRY (C Murray) was stubborn to load. Lost 1 length. b) MY BOY LOLLIPOP (M Yeni) lost 1 length. c) DAPPER (*M Mbuto) lost 2 lengths. d) MOYA WA LALIGA (S Veale) stood, losing 6 lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED (DM) : a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to MOYA WA LALIGA (S Veale), this gelding's starting stall certificate is withdrawn and it is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 30 days and until such time as it proves tractable on a race day with a companion. (Suspension dates: 16.02.2026 to the 17.03.2026). MOYA WA LALIGA may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer W M Masawi will be advised. c) As the start was effected HENRY HARVEY (S Khumalo), THE MASK (C F Dicken) and THE MARQUEE (S Moodley) came together and brushed on a number of occasions when awkwardly placed between WINTER IN LONDON (K de Melo) which jumped outward sharply and CAPTAIN'S PRIDE (C Zackey) which jumped in awkwardly and made contact with the right front gate. This resulted in this filly having its hind quarters turned outwards. d) Shortly after the start GORGEOUS GUY (C Habib) and COWBOY COUNTRY (C Murray) came together and bumped. e) In view of the performances of HENRY HARVEY (S Khumalo) (12.95 lengths, 20/1 in the betting) and CAPTAIN'S PRIDE (C Zackey) (14.75 lengths, 20/1 in the betting), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) In view of the performance of CARDINAL CHIEF (10.80 lengths, 9/2 in the betting), Trainer G B Puller will be asked to report back on the condition of this gelding on return to stables. g) WHO BLINKED (N Patel), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee T Ryan acting on behalf of Trainer M J Odendaal was advised (DZ). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) DAPPER raced without cheek pieces (advised 13.02.2026/13h56). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) HENRY HARVEY : Nothing obvious detected. b) CAPTAIN'S PRIDE : Nothing obvious detected. SCRATCHINGS : a) CHICARITO : Hoof abscess left hind (Trainer - 15.02.2026/07h22). Rule 53.5 applies. Veterinary Certificate provided (Dr S Kotze). Suitable for reinstatement. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.