Race 1: WELCOME TO NELSON MANDELA BAY MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 27 March 2026 | 12:40
Distance:
1300m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R75,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Miss Takes | 4 b. g | 57.5kg (60.0) | 9 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | - | - | 62 | 66/1 |
| 1st | Divo Mondo | 2 ch. c | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr C R Maujean | - | 67 | 69 | 125/1 |
| 2nd | Makajima | 3 gr. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 0.1 | 61 | 68 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Turbulent TF | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr I Taka | 0.85 | 81 | 81 | 63/100 |
| 4 | Monkey's Wedding | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr M K Katjedi | 1.1 | 72 | 72 | 6/1 |
| 5 | Aethelwulf | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr S R Khathi | 1.2 | 66 | 66 | 25/1 |
| 6 | Bugle | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr K Strydom | 2.45 | 66 | 65 | 4/1 |
| 7 | Dead Poets Society | 2 b. c | 56.0kg (60.0) | 1 | Ms W Fourie | 4.2 | 65 | 62 | 50/1 |
| 8 | Norse Warrior | 2 b. g | 57.5kg (60.0) | 8 | Mr Jace Botes | 6.95 | 60 | 56 | 125/1 |
| 9 | Lucky Chance | 2 b. f | 53.5kg (57.5) | 2 | Mr G Dookhit | 7.7 | 74 | 74 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
76.25s
Average Time
76.82s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R641,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divo Mondo | 1 | 67 | 69 | + 7 | -5 | |
| Makajima | 2 | 61 | 68 | -1 | + 8 | |
| Turbulent | 3 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Monkey's Wedding | 4 | 72 | 72 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Aethelwulf | 5 | 66 | 66 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Bugle | 6 | 66 | 65 | -1 | ||
| Dead Poets Society | 7 | 65 | 62 | -2 | -1 | |
| Norse Warrior | 8 | 60 | 56 | -3 | -1 | |
| Lucky Chance | 9 | 74 | 74 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Miss Takes | None | - | 62 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) BUGLE (K Strydom) was stubborn loading. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (12h03) b) Apprentice W Fourie (DEAD POETS SOCIETY) rode a satisfactory qualifying ride. c) TURBULENT (*I Taka) pulled hard in the early and middle stages. d) In the concluding stages MONKEY'S WEDDING (MK Katjedi) was carried in marginally by MAKAJIMA (X Ndlovu), which was hanging in from the 250m. e) At the finish, MONKEY'S WEDDING (MK Katjedi) and AETHELWULF (S Khathi) came together and brushed. f) Apprentice J Botes reported that NORSE WARRIOR took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. Trainer E Kaknis was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with this gelding on his return to the stables. g) The saddle on LUCKY CHANCE slipped forward in running, which resulted in Apprentice G Dookhit being unable to fully assist his mount and placed him at a disadvantage. This was confirmed on the patrol film. h) Trainer WGC Miller was charged with a contravention of Rule 11.2.8 in that he presented MISS TAKES incorrectly shod in the parade ring. Trainer WGC Miller signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined R2500.00 i) DIVO MONDO, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SB Kotzen was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) MK Katjedi rode MONKEY'S WEDDING. (declared 09h16 on 20260324) b) *J Botes rode NORSE WARRIOR. (declared 07h13 on 20260327) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) NORSE WARRIOR - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. SCRATCHED: a) MISS TAKES - incorrectly shod. (declared 12h35 on 20260327)