Race 8: TAB 4RACING APP PINNACLE STAKES (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 14 March 2026 | 15:55
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R200,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Choisaanada | 2 b. c | 58.5kg (60.0) | 1 | Miss R A Venniker | - | 116 | 121 | 9/2 |
| 2nd | The Ultimate King TF | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr G J Lerena | 2.1 | 117 | 117 | 1/1 |
| 3rd | King's Express | 3 b. g | 51.5kg (54.0) | 5 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 3.2 | 102 | 102 | 66/1 |
| 4 | Olivia's Way | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 6 | Mr R D Fourie | 3.6 | 115 | 114 | 33/10 |
| 5 | Hotarubi | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 4.7 | 100 | 98 | 40/1 |
| 6 | Indian Ocean | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 4 | Mr K Matsunyane | 10.2 | 107 | 107 | 40/1 |
| 7 | Legend Of Arthur | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr L Mxothwa | 15.7 | 110 | 110 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Taegan's Champ | 3 b. c | 54.5kg (54.0) | 8 | Mr R Munger | 99.99 | 103 | 103 | 10/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
109.94s
Average Time
110.75s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,542,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choisaanada | 1 | 116 | 121 | + 7 | -2 | |
| The Ultimate King | 2 | 117 | 117 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| King's Express | 3 | 102 | 102 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Olivia's Way | 4 | 115 | 114 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Hotarubi | 5 | 100 | 98 | -2 | ||
| Indian Ocean | 6 | 107 | 107 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Legend Of Arthur | 7 | 110 | 110 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| Taegan's Champ | 8 | 103 | 103 | 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) OLIVIA'S WAY (R Fourie) and LEGEND OF ARTHUR (L Mxothwa) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) Jockey R Munger felt something amiss with TAEGAN'S CHAMP and eased this gelding out of the race from the 400m. Thereafter, Jockey R Munger reported that this gelding did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) KING'S EXPRESS (*G Samo-Burthia) shifted in away from the crop from the 200m. d) In view of the performance of LEGEND OF ARTHUR (L Mxothwa), (distance 15,70 lengths, betting 16/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) CHOISAANADA (R A Venniker), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer D Mulligan was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) TAEGAN'S CHAMP was ridden by Jockey R Munger (declared 13 March 2026 at 08H45). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. Race 8 contd. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) TAEGAN'S CHAMP lame left front tendon. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. TAEGAN'S CHAMP is required to perform a gallop to the satisfaction of the NHA veterinary department prior to his next engagement. Trainer F P Habib advised (MB). b) LEGEND OF ARTHUR blowing post-race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.