Race 9: Hollywoodbets BRIGHT FUTURE CLASS 4 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 82)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 08 April 2026 | 16:45
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R145,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:12.5 3yrs:2.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Beach Palace | 4 b. g | 52.5kg | 10 | - | - | - | 67 | 14/1 |
| - | Pongola | 5 b. g | 50.5kg (52.0) | 9 | - | - | - | 66 | 25/1 |
| 1st | Numzaan | 2 b. g | 58.5kg | 2 | Mr C Murray | - | 79 | 83 | 16/1 |
| 2nd | Next Of Kin | 2 gr. c | 57.0kg | 5 | Mr S D Veale | 1.5 | 81 | 81 | 7/2 |
| 3rd | Gallic Victor TF | 2 b. c | 58.5kg | 6 | Mr C Zackey | 2.1 | 84 | 84 | 13/10 |
| 4 | Serpentine Fire | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr N Patel | 2.3 | 80 | 79 | 4/1 |
| 5 | Cheerscheerscheers | 3 b. g | 51.0kg (55.0) | 1 | Mr D Ramkhalawon | 3.8 | 77 | 75 | 40/1 |
| 6 | Tirpitz | 6 ch. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C J Habib | 5.9 | 82 | 80 | 8/1 |
| 7 | Christmas Cactus | 3 ch. g | 52.5kg (55.0) | 3 | Mr D D E Louw | 7.3 | 77 | 75 | 40/1 |
| 8 | Red Cardinal | 2 b. g | 54.5kg (56.0) | 8 | Miss R A Venniker | 8.3 | 79 | 79 | 14/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
96.47s
Average Time
96.14s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,285,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numzaan | 1 | 79 | 83 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Next Of Kin | 2 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Gallic Victor | 3 | 84 | 84 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Serpentine Fire | 4 | 80 | 79 | -1 | ||
| Cheerscheerscheers | 5 | 77 | 75 | -2 | ||
| Tirpitz | 6 | 82 | 80 | -2 | ||
| Christmas Cactus | 7 | 77 | 75 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Red Cardinal | 8 | 79 | 79 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Beach Palace | None | - | 67 | - | -193 | - |
| Pongola | None | - | 66 | - | -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) CHRISTMAS CACTUS (*D D Louw) lost 1 length and thereafter was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED (DM) : a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. b) At the 350m, RED CARDINAL (R Venniker) was bumped by CHRISTMAS CACTUS (*D D Louw) which rolled out away from the heels from SERPENTINE FIRE (N Patel). Thereafter, between the 250m and the 200m, RED CARDINAL (R Venniker) was brushed out on two occasions by CHRISTMAS CACTUS (*D D Louw) which continued to roll out. Apprentice D D Louw appeared before the Board with regard to this incident and was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in races in future. c) Trainer F Greyling appeared before the Board and was questioned with regard to the improved performance of NUMZAAN (C Murray), the winner, compared to this gelding's previous run. He could offer no suitable explanation. Mr Greyling's attention was drawn to the Rules regarding inconsistent running. The future performances of NUMZAAN will be monitored. d) NUMZAAN (C Murray), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F Greyling was advised (MM). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) CHRISTMAS CACTUS raced without blinkers (advised 07.04.2026/8h26). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) CHRISTMAS CACTUS : Stirrup rub. SCRATCHINGS : a) PONGOLA : Change of Venue (Trainer - advised 07.04.2026/08h25) b) BEACH PALACE : Change of Venue (Trainer - advised 07.04.2026/08:35) DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.