Race 8: THE INDEPENDENT ON SATURDAY INSIDER EAST COAST CUP (Listed) (For Fillies and Mares)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Saturday, 02 May 2026 | 16:25
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R200,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Rose Woott (AUS) | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 9 | Mr Serino Moodley | - | - | 85 | 7/2 |
| 1st | Gerbera | 3 ch. f | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | - | 98 | 98 | 7/1 |
| 2nd | Rahhabba | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 8 | Mr S D Veale | 0.2 | 93 | 93 | 11/2 |
| 3rd | Woman's World | 4 b. f | 58.5kg | 10 | Mickaelle Michel | 0.7 | 94 | 94 | 40/1 |
| 4 | Jazz Cafe | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 1 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 0.75 | 81 | 81 | 11/2 |
| 5 | Plum Pudding TF | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 7 | Mr R D Fourie | 0.85 | 90 | 90 | 9/4 |
| 6 | Duchess Of Paloma | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 11 | Mr C Murray | 1.35 | 91 | 91 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Fine Wine | 4 b. f | 54.0kg | 2 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 1.55 | 78 | 78 | 14/1 |
| 8 | Bakwena | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 6 | Mr K de Melo | 3.05 | 97 | 97 | 10/1 |
| 9 | Escapologist | 5 b. m | 54.0kg | 3 | Mr C F Dicken | 4.15 | 77 | 77 | 66/1 |
| 10 | Stampede Ahead | 2 b. f | 54.0kg | 9 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 7.95 | 76 | 76 | 66/1 |
| 11 | Ladyofdistinction | 2 b. f | 58.5kg | 4 | Miss R A Venniker | 8.75 | 95 | 95 | 7/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
125.39s
Average Time
123.27s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R3,025,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerbera | 1 | 98 | 98 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| Rahhabba | 2 | 93 | 93 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Woman's World | 3 | 94 | 94 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Jazz Cafe | 4 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Plum Pudding | 5 | 90 | 90 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Duchess Of Paloma | 6 | 91 | 91 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Fine Wine | 7 | 78 | 78 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Bakwena | 8 | 97 | 97 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Escapologist | 9 | 77 | 77 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Stampede Ahead | 10 | 76 | 76 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Ladyofdistinction | 11 | 95 | 95 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Rose Woott (AUS) | None | - | 85 | - | -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) ESCAPOLOGIST was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED (DM) : a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. b) Approaching the 1800m, LADYOFDISTINCTION, BAKWENA, FINE WINE were steadied outwards when racing in restricted room between JAZZ CAFE and RAHHABBA which rolled in. As a result, JAZZ CAFE was steadied in anticipation of being awkwardly placed on the heels of RAHHABBA. Jockey S Veale appeared before the Board with regard to this incident and was advised to take more precautions when shifting ground in races. c) In view of the performances of ESCAPOLOGIST (4.15 lengths, 66/1 in the betting) and LADYOFDISTINCTION (8.75 lengths, 7/1 in the betting) the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) GERBERA, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S G Tarry was advised (DZ). e) RAHHABBA, placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer T Fripp acting for Trainer C Bass was advised (MM). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) ESCAPOLOGIST : Not striding out left hind. b) LADYOFDISTINCTION : Not striding out right front and returned post-race having cast the left front shoe. c) DUCHESS OF PALOMA : In season. SCRATCHINGS : a) ROSE WOOTT (AUS) : Elevated temperature (Trainer - 30.04.2026/11h12). Rule 53.5 applies. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.