Race 8: Hollywoodbets BRIGHT FUTURE APPRENTICE CLASS 5 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 70)
DURBANVILLE RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | 16:55
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.0 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Landseer | 4 b. g | 54.5kg (58.5) | 5 | Mr E J Muller | - | - | 67 | 6/1 |
| 1st | Spirit Of Levana | 3 b. f | 57.5kg (60.0) | 6 | Mr B Soodoo | - | 70 | 73 | 6/1 |
| 2nd | Noon Day Gun | 4 b. g | 54.0kg (58.0) | 2 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 0.75 | 66 | 66 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Set To Music | 2 b. c | 57.0kg (61.0) | 1 | Mr V Jodhee | 1.15 | 72 | 72 | 4/1 |
| 4 | Backinthefastlane | 2 b. c | 52.0kg (56.0) | 3 | Mr S Bungane | 2.4 | 68 | 66 | 4/1 |
| 5 | Baton Rouge TF | 4 ch. g | 58.0kg (60.5) | 8 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 2.7 | 71 | 69 | 6/1 |
| 6 | My Bestie | 7 b. g | 54.0kg (56.5) | 4 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 3.7 | 63 | 61 | 11/2 |
| 7 | Run For Cover | 5 b. g | 59.5kg (61.0) | 5 | Mr M Mbuto | 6.2 | 72 | 70 | 20/1 |
| 8 | Fort Red | 4 ch. g | 54.0kg (58.0) | 7 | Mr G Dookhit | 9.7 | 66 | 66 | 15/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
97.23s
Average Time
98.97s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R875,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Of Levana | 1 | 70 | 73 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Noon Day Gun | 2 | 66 | 66 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Set To Music | 3 | 72 | 72 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Backinthefastlane | 4 | 68 | 66 | -1 | -1 | |
| Baton Rouge | 5 | 71 | 69 | -1 | -1 | |
| My Bestie | 6 | 63 | 61 | -2 | ||
| Run For Cover | 7 | 72 | 70 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Fort Red | 8 | 66 | 66 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Landseer | None | - | 67 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) BACKINTHEFASTLANE (*S Bungane) jumped slow, losing one length and thereafter was slow into stride b) SPIRIT OF LEVANA (*B Soodoo) jumped awkwardly. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (16h00) b) After being slow to begin, BACKINTHEFASTLANE (*S Bungane) was ridden forward and brushed the inside running rail at the 1500m when awkwardly placed on the inside of NOON DAY GUN (*B Marx- Jacobson). c) At the 100m SET TO MUSIC (*V Jodhee) rolled outwards and made slight contact with BATON ROUGE (*G Samo-Burthia). d) In view of the performance of FORT RED (*G Dookhit), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) SPIRIT OF LEVANA, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer GS Kotzen was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) FORT RED - examined post-race. Shoe fitted incorrectly. SCRATCHED: a) LANDSEER - abnormal blood count. Rule 53.5 applied. (declared 15h41 on 20260317)