Race 4: CLASSIC DAY 7 MARCH CONDITIONS PLATE (For all Horses)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 14:00
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Potberrie | 2 b. c | 55.5kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | - | - | 105 | 10/1 |
| - | Back In Business | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr J R Syster | - | - | 114 | 10/1 |
| 1st | Famous Lady | 3 b. f | 50.5kg (52.0) | 8 | Miss R A Venniker | - | 103 | 103 | 16/1 |
| 2nd | Almond Sea TF | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr G J Lerena | 1.8 | 119 | 119 | 14/10 |
| 3rd | Pressonregardless | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | 3.0 | 109 | 109 | 9/2 |
| 4 | Winds Of Change | 3 b. c | 51.5kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.4 | 105 | 102 | 7/2 |
| 5 | Jimmy Don | 2 b. c | 52.5kg (54.0) | 9 | Mickaelle Michel | 4.2 | 114 | 112 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Phil The Fluter | 2 b. c | 50.5kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 4.4 | 83 | 83 | 100/1 |
| 7 | Just Be Lekker | 4 b. f | 56.0kg | 5 | Mr Serino Moodley | 4.7 | 116 | 113 | 8/1 |
| 8 | Doitwithdiamonds | 4 b. f | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr C J Habib | 5.7 | 100 | 99 | 16/1 |
| 9 | Don't Cry For Me | 3 b. g | 53.0kg | 7 | Mr M K Katjedi | 6.6 | 103 | 103 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
87.65s
Average Time
87.22s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R992,750
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Lady | 1 | 103 | 103 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| Almond Sea | 2 | 119 | 119 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Pressonregardless | 3 | 109 | 109 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Winds Of Change | 4 | 105 | 102 | -2 | -1 | |
| Jimmy Don | 5 | 114 | 112 | -2 | ||
| Phil The Fluter | 6 | 83 | 83 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Just Be Lekker | 7 | 116 | 113 | -2 | -1 | |
| Doitwithdiamonds | 8 | 100 | 99 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Don't Cry For Me | 9 | 103 | 103 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Potberrie | None | - | 105 | - | -193 | - |
| Back In Business | None | - | 114 | - | -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) DON'T CRY FOR ME (M K Katjedi) was slow, losing three lengths. Trainer S G Tarry was advised to reschool this gelding prior to his next engagement (GT). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) ALMOND SEA (G Lerena) over-raced in the early and middle stages. c) PHIL THE FLUTER (P Mxoli) hung in from the 400m. d) Jockey G Lerena, the rider of ALMOND SEA, accidentally dropped his crop at the 100m. e) FAMOUS LADY (R A Venniker) shifted out away from the crop in the concluding stages. f) In view of the performance of JUST BE LEKKER (S Moodley), (distance 4,70 lengths, betting 8/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. g) FAMOUS LADY (R A Venniker), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D Nieuwenhuizen advised (DR). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) FAMOUS LADY was ridden by Jockey R A Venniker, who did not claim her allowance as declared (declared 17 February 2026 at 12H20). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) JUST BE LEKKER not striding out left front. SCRATCHED: a) BACK IN BUSINESS cast in box (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) POTBERRIE off feed; abnormal temperature (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). Race 4 contd. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.