Race 5: ZIMBABWE 2000 (Grade 3) (For 3 yr olds/ 2nd Leg Triple Crown)
BORROWDALE PARK | Friday, 27 March 2026 | 15:20
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R4,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sally Port | 2 b. f | 55.5kg | 1 | Mr M J Thackeray | - | - | 79 | - |
| 1st | Ultra Pursuit | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr D de Gouveia | - | 74 | 78 | - |
| 2nd | Robin Of Locksley | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr J R Syster | 1.0 | - | 75 | - |
| 3rd | Winchester | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr L Nhlapo | 4.0 | 69 | 69 | - |
| 4 | Zambezi Sunset | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 6.0 | 60 | 60 | - |
Race Timing
Winning Time
127.23s
Total Pool
R20,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Pursuit | 1 | 74 | 78 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Robin Of Locksley | 2 | - | 75 | - | + 25 | - |
| Winchester | 3 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Zambezi Sunset | 4 | 60 | 60 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Sally Port | None | - | 79 | - | -183 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ROBIN OF LOCKSLEY (J R Syster) was restless in the stalls and thereafter fly-jumped leaving the stalls. Trainer D Swanson was advised to reschool this gelding prior to his next engagement (AH). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) WINCHESTER (L Nhlapo) over-raced in the early stages. b) ZAMBEZI SUNSET (P Mxoli) hung in from the 400m. c) ULTRA PURSUIT (D De Gouveia), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D Swanson was advised (JM). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) ZAMBEZI SUNSET raced without blinkers (declared 27 March 2026 at 10H27). THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS. SCRATCHED: a) SALLY PORT swollen left knee (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.