Race 8: LUCKY FISH CAPE DERBY (Grade 1) (For 3-year-olds)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 28 February 2026 | 16:00
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R1,500,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Wish List TF | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 2 | Mr R D Fourie | - | 115 | 117 | 17/10 |
| 2nd | Note To Self | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr G van Niekerk | 0.75 | 96 | 118 | 5/1 |
| 3rd | Viva's Liberte | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr C Zackey | 3.0 | 95 | 114 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Star Major | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr L Mxothwa | 3.2 | 114 | 114 | 5/2 |
| 5 | Happy Verse | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr G J Lerena | 3.6 | 113 | 113 | 11/2 |
| 6 | Pay The Palace | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr A Domeyer | 7.85 | 105 | 104 | 50/1 |
| 7 | Better Man | 2 ch. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr K de Melo | 8.25 | 105 | 104 | 25/1 |
| 8 | Ignite The Fire | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 24.25 | 88 | 88 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
126.33s
Average Time
124.01s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R4,464,656
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wish List | 1 | 115 | 117 | + 7 | -5 | |
| Note To Self | 2 | 96 | 118 | -1 | + 23 | |
| Viva's Liberte | 3 | 95 | 114 | -2 | + 21 | |
| Star Major | 4 | 114 | 114 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Happy Verse | 5 | 113 | 113 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Pay The Palace | 6 | 105 | 104 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Better Man | 7 | 105 | 104 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Ignite The Fire | 8 | 88 | 88 | 0 | -9 | + 9 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) WISH LIST (R Fourie) was stubborn loading and had to be hooded. b) PAY THE PALACE (A Domeyer) and HAPPY VERSE (G Lerena) were restless in the stalls. c) IGNITE THE FIRE (JP van der Merwe) jumped awkwardly, losing one length and thereafter, was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (15h11) b) STAR MAJOR (L Mxothwa) and VIVA'S LIBERTE (C Zackey) pulled hard in the early and middle stages. c) Leaving the 1200m IGNITE THE FIRE (JP van der Merwe), which pulled hard in the early stages, took charge of its Rider and raced around runners and into a prominent position. Thereafter, IGNITE THE FIRE (JP van der Merwe) commenced to hang out and gave ground to the field in the straight. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) At the 300m NOTE TO SELF (G van Niekerk) was directed outward when unable to secure a clear run between the inside running rail and WISH LIST (R Fourie). e) In view of the report from the Starter regarding WISH LIST (R Fourie), Trainer SJ Snaith will be advised to have this filly re-schooled prior to her next engagement in terms of Rule 61.6.10. f) WISH LIST, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SJ Snaith was advised. (ZM) g) NOTE TO SELF, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SJ Snaith was advised. (TJ) h) VIVA'S LIBERTE, third-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Bass was advised. (HM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) IGNITE THE FIRE - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.