Race 8: HKJC WORLD POOL PREMIER'S CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE (Grade 1) (For all horses at Weight for Age)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 04 April 2026 | 15:35
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R2,000,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Grand Empire | 3 ch. g | 56.5kg | 8 | - | - | - | 111 | 4/1 |
| - | Trust | 2 b. c | 56.5kg | 6 | - | - | - | 110 | 4/1 |
| 1st | See It Again TF | 2 ch. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | - | 130 | 130 | 5/4 |
| 2nd | Okavango | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr R D Fourie | 0.6 | 123 | 125 | 9/4 |
| 3rd | Olivia's Way | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 3.6 | 114 | 114 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Atticus Finch | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr Serino Moodley | 5.5 | 127 | 127 | 33/1 |
| 5 | The Equator (IRE) | 4 b. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr K de Melo | 6.4 | 117 | 115 | 20/1 |
| 6 | The Ultimate King | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr C Murray | 10.3 | 117 | 117 | 14/1 |
| 7 | Fire Attack | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr C J Habib | 15.1 | 124 | 124 | 8/1 |
| 8 | Madison Valley | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr M A Yeni | 23.3 | 116 | 116 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Royal Victory | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 7 | Miss R A Venniker | 99.99 | 124 | 124 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
124.34s
Average Time
123.93s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R7,971,125
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See It Again | 1 | 130 | 130 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| Okavango | 2 | 123 | 125 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Olivia's Way | 3 | 114 | 114 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Atticus Finch | 4 | 127 | 127 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| The Equator (IRE) | 5 | 117 | 115 | -3 | + 1 | |
| The Ultimate King | 6 | 117 | 117 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Fire Attack | 7 | 124 | 124 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| Madison Valley | 8 | 116 | 116 | 0 | -8 | + 8 |
| Royal Victory | 9 | 124 | 124 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
| Grand Empire | None | - | 111 | - | -203 | - |
| Trust | None | - | 110 | - | -203 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ROYAL VICTORY (R A Venniker) refused to jump and gallop. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer W C Marwing was advised (GT). b) MADISON VALLEY (M Yeni) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) SEE IT AGAIN (C Zackey) over-raced in the early stages. c) At approximately the 1600m, FIRE ATTACK (C Habib), which commenced to over-race, ran onto the heels of THE ULTIMATE KING (C Murray), which rolled in and as a consequence THE ULTIMATE KING (C Murray) shifted out sharply. d) In view of the performance of MADISON VALLEY (M Yeni), (distance 23,30 lengths, betting 33/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) In view of the Starter's report with regard to ROYAL VICTORY (R A Venniker), this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 90 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion on a Raceday. Suspension dates: 5 April 2026 to 4 July 2026. ROYAL VICTORY may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer W C Marwing was advised. f) SEE IT AGAIN (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer G Terzi, acting on behalf of Trainer J S Snaith, was advised (MduP). g) OKAVANGO (R Fourie), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer G Terzi, acting on behalf of Trainer J S Snaith, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) ATTICUS FINCH was ridden by Jockey S Moodley (declared 2 April 2026 at 13H01). Race 8 contd. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) THE ULTIMATE KING raced without cheek pieces (declared 30 March 2026 at 11H08). b) THE EQUATOR (IRE) raced without cheek pieces (declared 1 April 2026 at 10H06). c) GRAND EMPIRE: merit rating was adjusted to 111. d) TRUST: merit rating was adjusted to 110. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MADISON VALLEY fatigued; bilateral saddle rubs. b) OKAVANGO blowing post-race. c) THE EQUATOR (IRE) abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) TRUST change of merit rating. Advised 2 April 2026 at 12H15. b) GRAND EMPIRE change of merit rating. Advised 3 April 2026 at 10H18. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.