Race 9: NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING SUNDAY 12 APRIL MR 86 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 09 April 2026 | 16:45
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R125,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Copper Cliff | 2 b. c | 54.5kg | 9 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 75 | 10/1 |
| 1st | Father Christmas TF | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr C Zackey | - | 79 | 83 | 14/10 |
| 2nd | Drivelikeamaster | 3 b. c | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 1.3 | 81 | 81 | 7/2 |
| 3rd | Boundless Love | 3 b. g | 53.0kg | 3 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.3 | 72 | 72 | 7/1 |
| 4 | Diwali Rocket | 3 b. g | 60.0kg (61.5) | 9 | Mr M Mbuto | 5.7 | 89 | 87 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Phil The Fluter | 2 b. c | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr K Strydom | 5.75 | 83 | 81 | 14/1 |
| 6 | Greenlight Racer | 2 b. c | 53.0kg (54.5) | 2 | Mickaelle Michel | 5.95 | 75 | 75 | 25/2 |
| 7 | Lava Fire | 3 b. g | 52.0kg | 8 | Mr P Mxoli | 6.25 | 69 | 69 | 20/1 |
| 8 | Sutherland | 4 ch. g | 57.0kg (59.5) | 6 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 6.75 | 85 | 85 | 17/2 |
| 9 | Guerilla Warfare | 3 b. g | 54.5kg | 7 | Mr J Gates | 11.65 | 75 | 75 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
88.92s
Average Time
88.12s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R977,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Father Christmas | 1 | 79 | 83 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Drivelikeamaster | 2 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Boundless Love | 3 | 72 | 72 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Diwali Rocket | 4 | 89 | 87 | -2 | ||
| Phil The Fluter | 5 | 83 | 81 | -2 | ||
| Greenlight Racer | 6 | 75 | 75 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Lava Fire | 7 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Sutherland | 8 | 85 | 85 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Guerilla Warfare | 9 | 75 | 75 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Copper Cliff | None | - | 75 | - | -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) SUTHERLAND (*B Marx-Jacobson) was slow, losing two lengths. b) DIWALI ROCKET (*M Mbuto) 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) PHIL THE FLUTER (K Strydom) hung in from the 300m. c) Jockey P Mxoli, the rider of LAVA FIRE, accidentally dropped his crop at the 300m. d) SUTHERLAND (*B Marx-Jacobson) hung out in the concluding stages. e) In view of the performance of SUTHERLAND (*B Marx-Jacobson), (distance 6,75 lengths, betting 17/2), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) In view of the performance of GUERILLA WARFARE (J Gates), (distance 11,65 lengths, betting 25/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. g) FATHER CHRISTMAS (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) PHIL THE FLUTER was ridden by Jockey K Strydom (declared 9 April 2026 at 08H37). Stipes' permission as Jockey K de Melo experienced flight complications. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SUTHERLAND not striding out left hind. b) GUERILLA WARFARE not striding out right front. c) PHIL THE FLUTER abnormal respiratory noise. d) GREENLIGHT RACER overreach left front; brush wound right front. SCRATCHED: a) COPPER CLIFF off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.