Race 2: LUCKY FISH SAHARA RICHES CASH COLLECT OPEN MAIDEN (For all Maidens)
DURBANVILLE RACECOURSE | Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 13:40
Distance:
1250m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R90,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Fortune One TF | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr A Domeyer | - | 76 | 78 | 2/1 |
| 2nd | Love From Afar | 2 b. c | 56.5kg | 4 | Mr L Mxothwa | 1.0 | 69 | 69 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Rhythm King | 3 b. c | 52.0kg (56.0) | 1 | Mr V Jodhee | 1.5 | 62 | 62 | 7/2 |
| 4 | Eugenius | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr S D Veale | 2.0 | 74 | 74 | 14/1 |
| 5 | Lifelong Dance | 3 b. f | 53.0kg | 2 | Mr G Wright | 2.75 | 49 | 53 | 50/1 |
| 6 | Elisa Mbali | 3 b. f | 53.5kg | 5 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 3.25 | 68 | 67 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Wedding Vow | 2 b. f | 52.5kg | 6 | Mr O Noach | 4.75 | 66 | 66 | 8/1 |
| 8 | Crazy Little Thing | 2 b. f | 48.5kg (52.5) | 8 | Mr E J Muller | 6.0 | 66 | 66 | 13/2 |
| 9 | Oh So Onederful | 3 b. c | 52.5kg (56.5) | 9 | Mr S Bungane | 10.5 | 69 | 66 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
75.14s
Total Pool
R855,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune One | 1 | 76 | 78 | + 7 | -5 | |
| Love From Afar | 2 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Rhythm King | 3 | 62 | 62 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Eugenius | 4 | 74 | 74 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Lifelong Dance | 5 | 49 | 53 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Elisa Mbali | 6 | 68 | 67 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Wedding Vow | 7 | 66 | 66 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Crazy Little Thing | 8 | 66 | 66 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Oh So Onederful | 9 | 69 | 66 | -4 | + 1 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) Fair start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (12h50) b) Shortly after the start WEDDING VOW (O Noach) rolled out and brushed the hindquarters of EUGENIUS (S Veale). Shortly thereafter, WEDDING VOW (O Noach) had to be steadied away from the heels of ELISA MBALI (JP van der Merwe), which was carried outward by LOVE FROM AFAR (L Mxothwa), which raced awkwardly with its head up in the early stages. c) OH SO ONEDERFUL (*S Bungane) raced wide on the turn. d) Approaching the 300m ELISA MBALI (JP van der Merwe) had to be directed inwards away from the heels of LIFELONG DANCE (G Wright). e) WEDDING VOW (O Noach) had difficulty securing clear running in the straight. f) Apprentice V Jodhee (RHYTHM KING) appeared before the Board and was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards. g) FORTUNE ONE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Bass was advised. (SC) h) RHYTHM KING, the third-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SW Humby was advised. (ZM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) ELISA MBALI raced without cheek pieces. (declared 09h05 on 20260320) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) FORTUNE ONE - abnormal respiratory noise. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.