Race 6: SA DERBY 4 APRIL FM 79 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 15:10
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R101,250
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Far Beyond | 2 ch. f | 58.5kg | 10 | Mr C Ngcobo | - | - | 82 | 50/1 |
| - | Royal Horizon | 3 ch. f | 54.5kg | 9 | - | - | - | 68 | - |
| - | Bell Of Angelus | 2 b. f | 54.5kg | 11 | Mr J R Syster | - | - | 71 | 20/1 |
| - | Misty Metal | 3 ch. f | 56.0kg | 3 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 71 | 9/2 |
| 1st | Bright And Brazen TF | 2 ch. f | 58.5kg (60.0) | 2 | Mickaelle Michel | - | 85 | 97 | 5/2 |
| 2nd | Winds Of Grace | 3 b. f | 55.5kg | 7 | Mr T J Mayhew | 3.3 | 70 | 72 | 9/2 |
| 3rd | Far Reaching | 2 b. f | 53.0kg | 5 | Mr M K Katjedi | 3.7 | 65 | 63 | 14/1 |
| 4 | Sakura Hanami | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | 3.95 | 82 | 80 | 4/1 |
| 5 | Spiritrix | 2 ch. f | 58.5kg | 3 | Mr K de Melo | 5.95 | 82 | 79 | 7/2 |
| 6 | Willow Lady | 2 ch. f | 54.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 6.25 | 73 | 67 | 50/1 |
| 7 | Waiting On Charlie | 2 b. f | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr Serino Moodley | 6.75 | 77 | 74 | 8/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
72.84s
Average Time
72.39s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R992,750
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright And Brazen | 1 | 85 | 97 | + 7 | + 5 | |
| Winds Of Grace | 2 | 70 | 72 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Far Reaching | 3 | 65 | 63 | -2 | ||
| Sakura Hanami | 4 | 82 | 80 | -2 | ||
| Spiritrix | 5 | 82 | 79 | -2 | -1 | |
| Willow Lady | 6 | 73 | 67 | -3 | -3 | |
| Waiting On Charlie | 7 | 77 | 74 | -3 | ||
| Far Beyond | None | - | 82 | - | -193 | - |
| Royal Horizon | None | - | 68 | - | -193 | - |
| Bell Of Angelus | None | - | 71 | - | -193 | - |
| Misty Metal | None | - | 71 | - | -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) SAKURA HANAMI (C Zackey) was stubborn loading. Trainer S G Tarry was advised to reschool this filly prior to her next engagement (GT). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) The saddle on SAKURA HANAMI (C Zackey) slipped back in running. This was confirmed by the patrol film. c) Jockey K de Melo reported that SPIRITRIX did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) BRIGHT AND BRAZEN (M Michel), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee L Faniso, acting on behalf of Trainer R Klaasen, was advised (SM). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) WAITING ON CHARLIE raced with a tongue tie on (declared 17 February 2026 at 17H30). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SPIRITRIX fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) FAR BEYOND cast in box (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) MISTY METAL coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) BELL OF ANGELUS off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). d) ROYAL HORIZON insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 6 contd.