Race 5: ZIMBABWE GUINEAS (Grade 3) (For all 3 year olds/ 1st leg Triple Crown)
BORROWDALE PARK | Friday, 20 February 2026 | 15:20
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R4,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ultra Pursuit | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr S Khumalo | - | 74 | 78 | - |
| 2nd | Robin Of Locksley | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr J R Syster | 1.75 | - | 75 | - |
| 3rd | Winchester | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr L Nhlapo | 2.0 | 69 | 69 | - |
| 4 | Zambezi Sunset | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 2.75 | 60 | 60 | - |
Race Timing
Winning Time
103.31s
Total Pool
R21,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Pursuit | 1 | 74 | 78 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Robin Of Locksley | 2 | - | 75 | - | + 25 | - |
| Winchester | 3 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Zambezi Sunset | 4 | 60 | 60 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ROBIN OF LOCKSLEY (J R Syster) was slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) ULTRA PURSUIT (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D Swanson advised (AH). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) ROBIN OF LOCKSLEY was ridden by Jockey J R Syster (declared 20 February 2026 at 09H29). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) WINCHESTER raced without a compression mask (declared 20 February 2026 at 09H25). THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.