Race 2: LUCKY FISH PLINKO MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies and Mares)
DURBANVILLE RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 25 March 2026 | 13:45
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Autumn Rush | 3 b. f | 56.0kg (60.0) | 3 | - | - | - | 68 | 8/1 |
| 1st | Little Nimbus | 3 ch. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr S D Veale | - | 70 | 77 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Theleia | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr C Zackey | 0.05 | 76 | 76 | 33/10 |
| 3rd | Future Red | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr C Murray | 3.3 | - | - | 9/4 |
| 4 | Rare Earth | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr P C Orffer | 5.3 | 65 | 64 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Hazel Green TF | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 6.05 | 76 | 74 | 18/10 |
| 6 | Divine State | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 6.8 | 63 | 62 | 100/1 |
| 7 | Royal Desire | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr O Noach | 7.3 | 45 | 52 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
84.4s
Average Time
86.64s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R725,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Nimbus | 1 | 70 | 77 | + 7 | ||
| Theleia | 2 | 76 | 76 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Future Red | 3 | - | - | - | + 10 | - |
| Rare Earth | 4 | 65 | 64 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Hazel Green | 5 | 76 | 74 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Divine State | 6 | 63 | 62 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Royal Desire | 7 | 45 | 52 | -3 | + 10 | |
| Autumn Rush | None | - | 68 | - | -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) RARE EARTH (C Orffer) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (12h54) b) Jockey JP van der Merwe reported that he felt something amiss with HAZEL GREEN. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. c) Jockey S Veale was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that as the rider of LITTLE NIMBUS he misused his crop by striking LITTLE NIMBUS more than 12 times (14) which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race. Jockey S Veale signed an admission of guilt and was fined R4000,00. d) LITTLE NIMBUS, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Bass was advised. (ZM) e) THELEIA, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer WA Nel was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) S Veale rode LITTLE NIMBUS. (declared 08h38 on 20260325) b) C Murray rode FUTURE RED. (declared 08h52 on 20260324) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) HAZEL GREEN - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. Trainer SJ Snaith was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with this filly on her return to the stables. SCRATCHED: a) AUTUMN RUSH - under 8 days' suspension. (declared 08h28 on 20260324)