Race 7: GALLOP TV APPRENTICE C STAKES (For All Horses)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 18 April 2026 | 15:50
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Palace Gift | 3 b. c | 57.5kg (60.0) | 2 | Mr Damyan Pillay | - | 77 | 77 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Trois Sept Huit | 3 b. c | 56.0kg (60.0) | 4 | Mr E J Muller | 1.5 | 81 | 81 | 7/1 |
| 3rd | Volegov | 3 b. c | 58.5kg | 7 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | 3.25 | 78 | 78 | 40/1 |
| 4 | Kelp Forest | 5 b. g | 60.5kg (62.0) | 8 | Mr M Mbuto | 4.0 | 81 | 81 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Shifting Path | 2 ch. c | 50.0kg (52.5) | 5 | Mr S Bungane | 5.0 | 62 | 62 | 16/1 |
| 6 | Worldly | 2 ch. c | 59.0kg (61.5) | 1 | Mr B Soodoo | 5.4 | 78 | 78 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Lyrical Gangster | 2 b. c | 56.0kg (60.0) | 6 | Mr V Jodhee | 6.15 | 81 | 81 | 9/2 |
| 8 | Winter Pirate TF | 2 b. c | 55.5kg | 3 | Mr T J Mayhew | 14.65 | 88 | - | 33/10 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
59.63s
Average Time
59.19s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R995,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Gift | 1 | 77 | 77 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| Trois Sept Huit | 2 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Volegov | 3 | 78 | 78 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Kelp Forest | 4 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Shifting Path | 5 | 62 | 62 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Worldly | 6 | 78 | 78 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Lyrical Gangster | 7 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Winter Pirate | 8 | 88 | - | - | -5 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) WORLDLY (*B Soodoo) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) LYRICAL GANGSTER (*V Jodhee) was hanging out from the 400m. b) When questioned regarding the performance of WINTER PIRATE (Betting 33/10; Distance 14.65 lengths), Apprentice T Mayhew told the Stewards that although this two-year old colt had proved difficult to restrain during the canter past, he had no concerns with regard to his mount's well-being on arriving at the start. WINTER PIRATE had shown good pace in the early stages of the race and had tired quickly from the 400m. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. c) In view of the performance of LYRICAL GANGSTER (*V Jodhee), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) PALACE GIFT, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SW Humby was advised. (ZM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) *T Mayhew rode WINTER PIRATE. (declared 10h41 on 20260417) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED. a) WINTER PIRATE - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. Trainer AE Sands was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with this colt on his return to the stables. b) LYRICAL GANGSTER - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.