Race 7: RACING240 MR 81 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 09 April 2026 | 15:35
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R125,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Littlemisssplendid | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | 84 | 25/2 |
| - | Royal Engagement | 3 b. c | 56.0kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | - | - | 80 | 7/1 |
| 1st | Kudzu | 2 ch. g | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr K de Melo | - | 80 | 84 | 7/2 |
| 2nd | Deception Pass | 4 b. g | 55.5kg (58.0) | 7 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 0.4 | 77 | 79 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | We Are The Logans | 2 ch. c | 56.0kg | 8 | Mr J Gates | 2.5 | 73 | 73 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Ariovistus TF | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 1 | Mr K Strydom | 2.8 | 80 | 79 | 7/2 |
| 5 | Storm Ahead | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 3 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.0 | 80 | 80 | 25/2 |
| 6 | American Rebel | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr Wesley Marwing | 6.1 | 81 | 80 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Dj Junior | 3 ch. g | 57.5kg (59.0) | 4 | Mr M Mbuto | 7.4 | 79 | 77 | 25/1 |
| 8 | Carnelo | 6 b. g | 54.5kg (57.0) | 5 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 8.8 | 75 | 75 | 8/1 |
| 9 | Express Yourself | 2 b. c | 56.5kg | 2 | Mr C Zackey | 99.99 | 74 | 74 | 7/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
128.83s
Average Time
124.74s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R977,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kudzu | 1 | 80 | 84 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Deception Pass | 2 | 77 | 79 | -1 | + 3 | |
| We Are The Logans | 3 | 73 | 73 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Ariovistus | 4 | 80 | 79 | -1 | ||
| Storm Ahead | 5 | 80 | 80 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| American Rebel | 6 | 81 | 80 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Dj Junior | 7 | 79 | 77 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Carnelo | 8 | 75 | 75 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Express Yourself | 9 | 74 | 74 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
| Littlemisssplendid | None | - | 84 | - | -193 | - |
| Royal Engagement | None | - | 80 | - | -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) DJ JUNIOR (*M Mbuto) was slow, losing three lengths. Trainer E Verdonese was advised to reschool this gelding prior to his next engagement (GT). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) Jockey C Zackey (EXPRESS YOURSELF) did not persevere with his riding from the 300m. Thereafter, Jockey C Zackey reported that he felt something amiss with this gelding in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey J Gates was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he, as the rider of WE ARE THE LOGANS, misused his crop by striking this gelding more than ten times (11). Jockey J Gates signed an Admission of Guilt, and a fine of R1,800 was imposed. d) KUDZU (K de Melo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J J van Vuuren was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) EXPRESS YOURSELF raced equipped with cheek pieces (declared 8 April 2026 at 09H04). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) EXPRESS YOURSELF poor recovery. b) KUDZU cast its left-front shoe in running. SCRATCHED: a) LITTLEMISSSPLENDID lame right front (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) ROYAL ENGAGEMENT not striding out (NHA / 15H36) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 7/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.