Race 2: RACING TODAY MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE (Fillies) (For 2 yof R100 000 Win BSA / RCS Bonus)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 09 April 2026 | 12:40
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R72,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Highway Heiress | 2 ch. f | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr K J Lihaba | - | - | - | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Prophecies | 2 ch. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr D W Schwarz | 0.4 | - | - | 13/10 |
| 3rd | Regal Queen | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C R Maujean | 1.7 | - | - | 6/1 |
| 4 | Forries Favourite TF | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr T J Mayhew | 2.95 | - | - | 17/10 |
| 5 | Verdandi | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 99.99 | - | - | 25/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
103.04s
Average Time
99.65s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R977,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Heiress | 1 | - | - | - | + 30 | - |
| Prophecies | 2 | - | - | - | + 20 | - |
| Regal Queen | 3 | - | - | - | + 15 | - |
| Forries Favourite | 4 | - | - | - | + 2 | - |
| Verdandi | 5 | - | - | - | 0 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) VERDANDI (P Mxoli) stumbled shortly after the start, dislodging the Rider. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) Shortly after the start, VERDANDI (P Mxoli) stumbled badly and dislodged Jockey P Mxoli. The course paramedics attended to Jockey P Mxoli, and thereafter, he was passed fit to continue riding by the Course Medical Officer. c) FORRIES FAVOURITE (*T Mayhew) over-raced in the early and middle stages. As a consequence, the saddle on FORRIES FAVOURITE slipped forward in running at approximately the 1200m, placing Apprentice T Mayhew at a disadvantage. d) Jockey D Schwarz, the rider of PROPHECIES, accidentally dropped his crop at the 500m. e) HIGHWAY HEIRESS (*K J Lihaba), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer W H Marwing was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) HIGHWAY HEIRESS raced equipped with steel shoes in front and unshod behind (declared 8 April 2026 at 08H52). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) FORRIES FAVOURITE fatigued. b) VERDANDI cut into left hind; mouth injury. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.