Race 9: Hollywoodbets BRIGHT FUTURE OPEN MAIDEN (For all Maidens)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 18 April 2026 | 17:00
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R90,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:12.0 3yrs:2.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Royal Clinton | 2 b. g | 55.5kg | 11 | Mr O Noach | - | - | 66 | 40/1 |
| 1st | Ferryman | 3 ch. c | 60.5kg | 3 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | - | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Charlie Bucket TF | 3 b. c | 59.5kg | 5 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 1.25 | 69 | 69 | 33/20 |
| 3rd | Oh So Onederful | 3 b. c | 55.5kg | 11 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | 1.45 | 66 | 66 | 100/1 |
| 4 | Joueur De Flute | 3 b. g | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr R D Fourie | 1.75 | 67 | 67 | 14/1 |
| 5 | Royal Influencer | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr A C Fortune | 2.25 | 75 | 75 | 10/1 |
| 6 | Rhythm King | 3 b. c | 53.5kg (56.0) | 7 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 2.65 | 62 | 62 | 14/1 |
| 7 | Ready For The Road | 3 b. c | 54.0kg (56.5) | 2 | Mr S Bungane | 3.4 | 68 | 68 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Mercenary | 3 b. c | 61.5kg | 10 | Mr A Domeyer | 4.9 | 78 | 78 | 7/1 |
| 9 | Monticello | 3 b. c | 50.5kg (54.5) | 6 | Mr V Jodhee | 6.15 | 59 | 59 | 25/1 |
| 10 | Love From Afar | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr P C Orffer | 6.2 | 69 | 69 | 25/2 |
| 11 | Born Of Fire | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 9 | Mr C A Little | 8.95 | 70 | 70 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
90.51s
Average Time
87.75s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R995,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryman | 1 | - | - | - | + 30 | - |
| Charlie Bucket | 2 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Oh So Onederful | 3 | 66 | 66 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Joueur De Flute | 4 | 67 | 67 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Royal Influencer | 5 | 75 | 75 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Rhythm King | 6 | 62 | 62 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Ready For The Road | 7 | 68 | 68 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Mercenary | 8 | 78 | 78 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Monticello | 9 | 59 | 59 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Love From Afar | 10 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Born Of Fire | 11 | 70 | 70 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Royal Clinton | None | - | 66 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) CHARLIE BUCKET (JP van der Merwe) was stubborn loading, causing a delay. b) MONTICELLO (*V Jodhee) jumped awkwardly. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (16h19) b) Light rain fell prior to and during the running of this race. c) CHARLIE BUCKET (JP van der Merwe) and ROYAL INFLUENCER (A Fortune) over raced in the early and middle stages. d) OH SO ONEDERFUL (*B Plaatjies) was continually held up for a clear run in the straight until the 100m. e) Jockey C Orffer reported that LOVE FROM AFAR took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) In view of the performance of MERCENARY (A Domeyer), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. g) In view of the report from the Starter regarding CHARLIE BUCKET (JP van der Merwe), this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as he proves to be tractable to load on terms with a companion on a race day. (Suspension dates: 19/04/2026 to 25/04/2026, both dates inclusive). CHARLIE BUCKET may not be presented for re- passing during this period. h) FERRYMAN, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AE Sands was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) A Domeyer rode MERCENARY. (declared 09h35 on 20260418) b) MONTICELLO raced without a tongue tie. (declared 08h00 on 20260416) c) C Little (BORN OF FIRE) rode +0.5kg. (58.3kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED. a) LOVE FROM AFAR - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. b) MERCENARY - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. c) JOUEUR DE FLUTE - abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) ROYAL CLINTON - coughing. Rule 53.5 applied. (declared 12h42 on 20260416)