Race 4: WWW.TAB4RACING.COM OPEN MAIDEN (F & M) (For all Maiden Fillies & Mares)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 20 February 2026 | 14:15
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R71,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kentucky Lassie | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 11 | Mr W G Agrella | - | 74 | 77 | 25/2 |
| 2nd | World Of Diamonds | 2 b. f | 51.5kg | 6 | Mr M K Katjedi | 1.25 | 59 | 59 | 66/1 |
| 3rd | Lana View | 3 b. f | 55.0kg (57.5) | 4 | Mr Jace Botes | 1.5 | 64 | 64 | 4/1 |
| 4 | Truly Magical | 2 b. f | 55.5kg | 7 | Mr M A Yeni | 2.75 | 67 | 67 | 9/4 |
| 5 | Touch The Sword | 3 b. f | 55.0kg | 8 | Mr E W Webber | 2.85 | 66 | 64 | 66/1 |
| 6 | Champagne Blaze TF | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 9 | Mr R D Fourie | 2.9 | 72 | 72 | 9/4 |
| 7 | Mediterraneanflame | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 10 | Mr J Gates | 3.15 | 65 | 60 | 125/1 |
| 8 | Jazz Away | 2 b. f | 52.0kg (53.5) | 1 | Mr N Nastili | 4.4 | 63 | 64 | 25/2 |
| 9 | Lyrics And Songs | 3 b. f | 53.0kg | 3 | Mr I Taka | 7.9 | 62 | 54 | 125/1 |
| 10 | Misspeacekeeper | 3 b. f | 61.0kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | 31.9 | - | - | 66/1 |
| 11 | Witching Hour | 2 b. f | 56.0kg | 2 | Mr A C Fortune | 99.99 | 68 | 68 | 25/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
85.2s
Average Time
84.87s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R853,844
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Lassie | 1 | 74 | 77 | + 7 | -4 | |
| World Of Diamonds | 2 | 59 | 59 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Lana View | 3 | 64 | 64 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Truly Magical | 4 | 67 | 67 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Touch The Sword | 5 | 66 | 64 | -1 | -1 | |
| Champagne Blaze | 6 | 72 | 72 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Mediterraneanflame | 7 | 65 | 60 | -2 | -3 | |
| Jazz Away | 8 | 63 | 64 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Lyrics And Songs | 9 | 62 | 54 | -3 | -5 | |
| Misspeacekeeper | 10 | - | - | - | -10 | - |
| Witching Hour | 11 | 68 | 68 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) KENTUCKY LASSIE (W Agrella) was stubborn loading and slow into stride. b) LANA VIEW (*J Botes) was nervous in the stalls, kicked the back gates and was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Permission was granted for LYRICS AND SONGS (*I Taka) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. b) LANA VIEW (*J Botes) clipped the heels of LYRICS AND SONGS (*I Taka), which shifted outwards shortly after the start. c) CHAMPAGNE BLAZE (R Fourie) and LYRICS AND SONGS (*I Taka) over raced in the early and middle stages. d) Leaving the 300m, TOUCH THE SWORD (E Webber) shifted inwards and carried LANA VIEW (*J Botes) inwards, which in turn carried WITCHING HOUR (A Fortune) inwards. Thereafter, LANA VIEW (*J Botes) was eased and switched outwards to continue with his run. In this incident, WITCHING HOUR (A Fortune) raced onto and clipped the heels of TRULY MAGICAL (M Yeni), stumbled, became unbalanced and Jockey A Fortune was dislodged from WITCHING HOUR. Jockey A Fortune was tended to on course by the paramedics. This precluded Jockey A Fortune from being able to weigh in. In terms of Rule 66.2 the Stewards were satisfied that WITCHING HOUR had carried the correct weight. Jockey E Webber was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that as the rider of TOUCH THE SWORD, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to LANA VIEW, WITCHING HOUR and TRULY MAGICAL leaving the 300m. Jockey E Webber signed an Admission of Guilt and is suspended from riding in races for a period of 14 days. (Dates: 07/03/2026 to 20/03/2026, both dates inclusive.) e) Apprentice J Botes (LANA VIEW) accidentally dropped his crop at the 250m. f) Jockey C Zackey reported that MISSPEACEKEEPER did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. Trainer TJ Laing was advised to report back should she find anything amiss with this filly on her return to the stables. g) Jockey M Yeni reported that TRULY MAGICAL made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. Trainer TJ Laing was advised to report back should she find anything amiss with this filly on her return to the stables. h) KENTUCKY LASSIE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer TJ Laing was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) TRULY MAGICAL raced with a cornell collar. (declared 20260216) b) LYRICS AND SONGS raced with blinkers. (declared 09h42 on 20260217) c) WORLD OF DIAMONDS raced with blinkers. (declared 08h09 on 20260218) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MISSPEACEKEEPER - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. b) TRULY MAGICAL - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. c) TOUCH THE SWORD - spread left hind shoe. d) MEDITERRANEANFLAME - coughing. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.