Race 9: NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING SATURDAY 21 MARCH MR 74 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 19 March 2026 | 16:45
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:6.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Real Stunner | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | - | - | - | 74 | 9/2 |
| 1st | Carnelo | 6 b. g | 53.5kg (57.5) | 11 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | - | 69 | 75 | 7/2 |
| 2nd | We Are The Logans | 2 ch. c | 60.5kg | 5 | Mr J Gates | 2.9 | 75 | 73 | 16/1 |
| 3rd | Six Of All | 2 b. g | 57.5kg | 2 | Mr T J Mayhew | 3.5 | 78 | 74 | 25/1 |
| 4 | Repetition | 3 b. g | 61.0kg | 6 | Mr R Munger | 4.1 | 76 | 74 | 7/2 |
| 5 | Itsnowornever | 5 b. g | 53.0kg | 9 | Mr M K Katjedi | 5.35 | 60 | 64 | 8/1 |
| 6 | Status TF | 3 b. c | 60.5kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | 7.95 | 75 | 75 | 28/10 |
| 7 | Banha Bridge | 5 ch. g | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 8.35 | 72 | 70 | 20/1 |
| 8 | Libeccio | 5 ch. g | 54.5kg | 8 | Mr P Mxoli | 9.15 | 63 | 62 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Gift Of Royal | 3 b. g | 53.0kg | 12 | Mr J R Syster | 9.45 | 60 | 58 | 100/1 |
| 10 | Union Rose | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 10 | Mr C Zackey | 13.7 | 69 | 69 | 14/1 |
| 11 | Peace Treaty | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 3 | Mr K de Melo | 16.2 | 69 | 69 | 14/1 |
| 12 | Fifth Of July | 5 b. g | 54.5kg | 1 | Mr C R Maujean | 17.5 | 63 | 63 | 66/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
114.6s
Average Time
111.88s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R885,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnelo | 1 | 69 | 75 | + 7 | -1 | |
| We Are The Logans | 2 | 75 | 73 | -1 | -1 | |
| Six Of All | 3 | 78 | 74 | -2 | -2 | |
| Repetition | 4 | 76 | 74 | -2 | ||
| Itsnowornever | 5 | 60 | 64 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Status | 6 | 75 | 75 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Banha Bridge | 7 | 72 | 70 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Libeccio | 8 | 63 | 62 | -4 | + 3 | |
| Gift Of Royal | 9 | 60 | 58 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Union Rose | 10 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Peace Treaty | 11 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| Fifth Of July | 12 | 63 | 63 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| Real Stunner | None | - | 74 | - | -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) Shortly after the start, BANHA BRIDGE (M Yeni) and PEACE TREATY (K de Melo) came together and bumped. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) GIFT OF ROYAL (J R Syster) over-raced in the early stages. c) At approximately the 1400m, SIX OF ALL (*T Mayhew), which commenced to over-race, was steadied momentarily to avoid running onto the heels of REPETITION (R Munger). d) Jockey J Gates (WE ARE THE LOGANS) appeared before the Board and was advised that although the use of his crop fell within the parameters of the current transition period, the revised use of the crop Rules and penalty framework will take effect on the 1st of April 2026. e) Jockey M Yeni reported that he felt something amiss with BANHA BRIDGE in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) Jockey K de Melo reported that PEACE TREATY did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. g) Jockey C Zackey reported that he felt something amiss with UNION ROSE in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. h) Jockey C Maujean reported that FIFTH OF JULY made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. i) CARNELO (*B Marx-Jacobson), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S M Naidoo was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) SIX OF ALL was ridden by Apprentice T Mayhew (declared 19 March 2026 at 09H30). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) PEACE TREATY raced equipped with cheek pieces (declared 18 March 2026 at 08H54). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BANHA BRIDGE examined post-race, nothing obvious detected. b) PEACE TREATY not striding out behind. c) UNION ROSE not striding out right front. d) FIFTH OF JULY examined post-race, nothing obvious detected. Race 9 contd. SCRATCHED: a) REAL STUNNER change of stable. Advised 18 March 2026 at 09H01. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.