Race 2: RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 13 March 2026 | 12:55
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R75,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Atlantic Pearl TF | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 12 | Mr M A Yeni | - | 67 | 72 | 18/10 |
| 2nd | Alesian Beau | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | 0.75 | 66 | 66 | 25/2 |
| 3rd | Here Comes Johnny | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr C Zackey | 1.0 | 71 | 71 | 5/2 |
| 4 | Indestructable | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 14 | Mr G Wright | 4.25 | - | - | 33/1 |
| 5 | Good Shine | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr L Mxothwa | 5.5 | 56 | 55 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Fonte | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 6 | Mr C A Little | 5.75 | - | - | 25/1 |
| 7 | Magnus The Good | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr S L Naidoo | 5.8 | 76 | 74 | 4/1 |
| 8 | Warrior's Sword | 2 b. c | 56.0kg (60.0) | 2 | Ms W Fourie | 5.9 | 66 | 63 | 40/1 |
| 9 | Norse Warrior | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 7.4 | 60 | 56 | 150/1 |
| 10 | Star Trooper | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr M K Katjedi | 10.65 | 53 | 51 | 80/1 |
| 11 | Tomahawk Bill | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr C R Maujean | 11.9 | 55 | 50 | 150/1 |
| 12 | Lady Majestic | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 10 | Mr W G Agrella | 13.15 | - | - | 16/1 |
| 13 | Dead Poets Society | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr I Taka | 20.65 | 65 | 62 | 80/1 |
| 14 | Angel Boy J | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 13 | Mr J Gates | 23.9 | 49 | 49 | 150/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
56.71s
Average Time
58.26s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R746,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Pearl | 1 | 67 | 72 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Alesian Beau | 2 | 66 | 66 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Here Comes Johnny | 3 | 71 | 71 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Indestructable | 4 | - | - | - | + 2 | - |
| Good Shine | 5 | 56 | 55 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Fonte | 6 | - | - | - | -2 | - |
| Magnus The Good | 7 | 76 | 74 | -2 | ||
| Warrior's Sword | 8 | 66 | 63 | -2 | -1 | |
| Norse Warrior | 9 | 60 | 56 | -3 | -1 | |
| Star Trooper | 10 | 53 | 51 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Tomahawk Bill | 11 | 55 | 50 | -4 | -1 | |
| Lady Majestic | 12 | - | - | - | -14 | - |
| Dead Poets Society | 13 | 65 | 62 | -7 | + 4 | |
| Angel Boy J | 14 | 49 | 49 | 0 | -8 | + 8 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) INDESTRUCTABLE (G Wright) was stubborn loading. b) HERE COMES JOHNNY (C Zackey) and WARRIOR'S SWORD (*W Fourie) were nervous in the stalls. c) DEAD POETS SOCIETY (*I Taka) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (12h16) b) Permission was granted for WARRIOR'S SWORD (*W Fourie) and FONTE (C Little) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. c) Jockey M Yeni arrived late in the parade ring as he had been selected for the random taking of samples for analysis and he had been detained briefly by the Medical Officer. d) INDESTRUCTIBLE (G Wright) shifted both ways away from the crop from the 400m. e) ANGEL BOY J (J Gates) was hanging out from the 300m. f) WARRIOR'S SWORD (*W Fourie) shifted out away from the crop from the 250m. g) ATLANTIC PEARL (M Yeni) was hanging in badly throughout. h) Jockeys C Maujean (TOMAHAWK BILL) and MK Katjedi (STAR TROOPER) reported that their respective mounts did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. Trainer DA McKenzie was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with TOMAHAWK BILL on his return to the stables. i) Jockey J Gates reported that ANGEL BOY J made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. j) In view of the report from the Starter regarding INDESTRUCTABLE (G Wright), Trainer JL van Heerden will be advised to have this gelding re-schooled prior to his next engagement in terms of Rule 61.6.10. k) ATLANTIC PEARL, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer K Mitchley was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) FONTE raced with alumites in front; unshod behind. (declared 10h49 on 20260310) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) TOMAHAWK BILL - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. b) STAR TROOPER - examined post-race. Blowing. c) ANGEL BOY J - examined post-race. Fatigued. d) MAGNUS THE GOOD - abnormal respiratory noise. e) WARRIOR'S SWORD - mouth injury. f) ATLANTIC PEARL - scalp wound right hind. THERE WERE NO SCRATCINGS.