Race 1: Hollywoodbets KENILWORTH WELCOMES YOU WORK RIDERS' MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)

KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Monday, 30 March 2026 | 12:30

Distance: 1100m
Going: Good
Stakes: R140,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
1st Volegov 3 b. c 62.0kg 2 Mr V Bikwe - 78 78 5/1
2nd Red Wave TF 2 b. g 62.0kg 1 Mr L Burke 0.05 76 76 18/10
3rd Hedrivesmecrazy 2 b. g 62.0kg 3 Mr M Sigenu 0.1 76 76 8/1
4 The Big Bang 3 ch. g 62.0kg 7 Mr L Geledu 0.3 72 75 5/1
5 Joueur De Flute 3 b. g 62.0kg 6 Mr A Bikwe 1.05 67 67 33/10
6 Lovely Dancer 3 b. f 59.5kg 4 Mr L R Coleman 5.3 59 59 16/1
7 Royal Desire 3 b. f 59.5kg 5 Mr M P Njengele 11.3 45 52 40/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
67.34s
Average Time
66.9s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,130,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Volegov 1 78 78 0 + 7 -7
Red Wave 2 76 76 0 -1 + 1
Hedrivesmecrazy 3 76 76 0 -1 + 1
The Big Bang 4 72 75 +3 -1 + 4
Joueur De Flute 5 67 67 0 -1 + 1
Lovely Dancer 6 59 59 0 -2 + 2
Royal Desire 7 45 52 +7 -4 + 11
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:

a)	VOLEGOV (+V Bikwe) was reluctant to load and restless in the stalls.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (11h49)
b)	Due to a technical issue, a manual start was effected. This was brought to the attention of the Racing 	Operator.
c)	THE BIG BANG (+L Geledu) was allowed to shift out from the 300m and thereafter, raced in isolation on 	the outside of the racecourse.
d)	In view of the report from the Starter regarding VOLEGOV (+V Bikwe), Trainer WA Nel will be advised to 	have this gelding re-schooled prior to his next engagement in terms of Rule 61.6.10.
e)	VOLEGOV, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee SA 	Mqamelo, acting on behalf of Trainer WA Nel, was advised. (ZM)
f)	RED WAVE, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SJ Snaith was advised. (ZM)

JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	HEDRIVESMECRAZY raced without a tongue tie. (declared 08h29 on 20260327)
b)	ROYAL DESIRE raced with blinkers. (declared 08h33 on 20260326)

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:

a)	Nil.

THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS.

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.