Race 7: WORLD SPORTS BETTING SYCAMORE SPRINT (Grade 3) (For Fillies and Mares)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 15:40
Distance:
1160m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R225,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:2.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Glastonbury | 2 b. f | 52.5kg | 2 | - | - | - | 94 | 20/1 |
| 1st | Perfect Miracle | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 10 | Mr L M van Rensburg | - | 93 | 96 | 9/2 |
| 2nd | Frozen Fantasy | 3 b. f | 56.0kg | 9 | Mr C J Habib | 0.5 | 96 | 98 | 7/1 |
| 3rd | Rachel Wall | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 6 | Mr K de Melo | 1.5 | 105 | 105 | 15/2 |
| 4 | Poblano | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr M A Yeni | 2.25 | 100 | 100 | 9/2 |
| 5 | Vanakkam | 2 b. f | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.15 | 93 | 93 | 8/1 |
| 6 | Chrome Tourmaline | 4 b. f | 61.5kg | 8 | Miss R A Venniker | 3.55 | 107 | 107 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Komati River | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 4 | Mr M K Katjedi | 5.95 | 93 | 93 | 100/1 |
| 8 | Song Of Myself TF | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr C Murray | 6.45 | 100 | 100 | 6/1 |
| 9 | Calantha | 4 b. f | 55.5kg | 1 | Mr J R Syster | 7.95 | 95 | 95 | 25/2 |
| 10 | Little Ballerina | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | 9.75 | 104 | 104 | 10/1 |
| 11 | Sonic Jet | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 11 | Mr P Mxoli | 19.0 | 101 | 101 | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
67.59s
Average Time
66.86s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,089,250
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Miracle | 1 | 93 | 96 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Frozen Fantasy | 2 | 96 | 98 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Rachel Wall | 3 | 105 | 105 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Poblano | 4 | 100 | 100 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Vanakkam | 5 | 93 | 93 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Chrome Tourmaline | 6 | 107 | 107 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Komati River | 7 | 93 | 93 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Song Of Myself | 8 | 100 | 100 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Calantha | 9 | 95 | 95 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Little Ballerina | 10 | 104 | 104 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Sonic Jet | 11 | 101 | 101 | 0 | -7 | + 7 |
| Glastonbury | None | - | 94 | - | -198 | - |
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 before the start was effected, POBLANO (M Yeni) rushed the front gate, resulting in a number of runners becoming restless. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) CALANTHA (J R Syster) hung in from the 600m. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) In the concluding stages, CHROME TOURMALINE (R A Venniker) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed on the outside of SONG OF MYSELF (C Murray) and on the heels of POBLANO (M Yeni). d) SONG OF MYSELF (C Murray) tired badly in the concluding stages. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) In view of the performance of SONIC JET (P Mxoli), (distance 19,00 lengths, betting 40/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) Jockey C Zackey reported that he felt something amiss with LITTLE BALLERINA in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) PERFECT MIRACLE (M van Rensburg), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A P Peter was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) LITTLE BALLERINA was ridden by Jockey C Zackey (declared 21 March 2026 at 07H13). b) SONG OF MYSELF was ridden by Jockey C Murray (declared 21 March 2026 at 13H03). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) CALANTHA examined post-race, nothing obvious detected. b) SONG OF MYSELF not striding out right hind. c) SONIC JET not striding out both hind. d) LITTLE BALLERINA not striding out right front. SCRATCHED: a) GLASTONBURY sold without engagement. Advised 20 March 2025 at 14H18. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 7 contd.