Race 7: CHAMPAGNE STAKES (Grade 3) (For Horses 3-years and older)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Monday, 27 April 2026 | 16:00
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R250,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:10.5 3yrs:2.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:3.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Demanding Dave | 2 b. g | 53.5kg | 7 | - | - | - | 102 | 11/2 |
| 1st | Cafe Culture | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr C Murray | - | 118 | 118 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | The Us Of A TF | 3 b. c | 56.5kg | 2 | Mr R D Fourie | 0.3 | 104 | 110 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Dumbledore | 4 gr. g | 55.5kg | 5 | Mr S D Veale | 2.05 | 105 | 105 | 25/1 |
| 4 | King Regent | 3 b. g | 55.5kg | 10 | Mr S Bungane | 2.35 | 106 | 105 | 20/1 |
| 5 | Powerandtheglory | 3 b. g | 54.5kg | 12 | Mr C Zackey | 2.4 | 96 | 101 | 11/2 |
| 6 | She's My World | 2 b. f | 53.0kg | 9 | Mr M A Yeni | 2.9 | 106 | 104 | 20/1 |
| 7 | Gallic Dream | 4 ch. g | 55.5kg | 11 | Mr G Wright | 3.3 | 104 | 102 | 7/1 |
| 8 | Dance Variety | 2 b. c | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | 4.05 | 114 | 114 | 8/1 |
| 9 | Beware The Bomb | 2 b. f | 54.0kg | 4 | Mr T Godden | 4.55 | 108 | 108 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Sardinia Bay | 2 b. c | 53.5kg | 6 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 4.55 | 104 | 104 | 4/1 |
| 11 | Pomp It Up | 2 ch. c | 52.5kg | 3 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | 4.85 | 97 | 97 | 7/1 |
| 12 | Gem King | 6 b. g | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr G A Behr | 5.6 | 108 | 106 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
73.38s
Average Time
71.92s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,160,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Culture | 1 | 118 | 118 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| The Us Of A | 2 | 104 | 110 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Dumbledore | 3 | 105 | 105 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| King Regent | 4 | 106 | 105 | -1 | ||
| Powerandtheglory | 5 | 96 | 101 | -1 | + 6 | |
| She's My World | 6 | 106 | 104 | -1 | -1 | |
| Gallic Dream | 7 | 104 | 102 | -2 | ||
| Dance Variety | 8 | 114 | 114 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Beware The Bomb | 9 | 108 | 108 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Sardinia Bay | 9 | 104 | 104 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Pomp It Up | 11 | 97 | 97 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Gem King | 12 | 108 | 106 | -2 | ||
| Demanding Dave | None | - | 102 | - | -198 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) THE US OF A (R Fourie) and DUMBLEDORE (S Veale) were restless in the stalls. b) POMP IT UP (*B Plaatjies) jumped outwards. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Steady rain fell prior to and during the running of this race. b) Shortly after the start, BEWARE THE BOMB (T Godden) was bumped outwards by POMP IT UP (*B Plaatjies) and made contact with DUMBLEDORE (S Veale), which in turn made contact with the hindquarters of SARDINIA BAY (JP van der Merwe). c) At the 150m, GEM KING (G Behr) was steadied briefly when carried inwards by POMP IT UP (*B Plaatjies), which shifted in when steadied away from the heels of SARDINIA BAY (JP van der Merwe), which was awkwardly placed on the inside of SHE'S MY WORLD (M Yeni). d) BEWARE THE BOMB (T Godden) had difficulty securing clear running between the 400m and the finish. e) CAFE CULTURE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer L Woodruff was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED. a) POWERANDTHEGLORY - abnormal respiratory noise. b) CAFE CULTURE - coughing post-race. (In specimen area.) SCRATCHED: a) DEMANDING DAVE - no suitable jockey. (declared 09h24 on 20260427)