Race 9: THE INDEPENDENT ON SATURDAY E-EDITIONS CONDITIONS PLATE (For all Horses with at least one win)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Saturday, 02 May 2026 | 17:00
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R175,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Saudi Cat (ARG) | 2 gr. c | 50.5kg (52.0) | 9 | Miss R A Venniker | - | - | 94 | 8/1 |
| - | Warrior Royale | 3 b. f | 53.5kg | 4 | Mr T Godden | - | - | 101 | 33/1 |
| 1st | Taxi To The Moon | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr R D Fourie | - | 119 | 119 | 5/2 |
| 2nd | Hierarchy | 2 b. f | 50.0kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.0 | 105 | 105 | 100/1 |
| 3rd | Lion Rampart | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr C Murray | 1.2 | 113 | 113 | 25/1 |
| 4 | Future Variety | 4 ch. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 1.25 | 116 | 116 | 25/2 |
| 5 | O'Tenikwa TF | 3 b. g | 56.0kg | 8 | Mr Serino Moodley | 1.85 | 121 | 121 | 18/10 |
| 6 | I Am Giant | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr S D Veale | 3.35 | 124 | 124 | 4/1 |
| 7 | King Of The Gauls | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr A C Fortune | 3.4 | 113 | 113 | 8/1 |
| 8 | Winds Of Change | 3 b. c | 49.5kg (52.0) | 2 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 3.5 | 102 | 102 | 50/1 |
| 9 | Dark Matter | 2 ch. f | 48.5kg (50.0) | 7 | Mickaelle Michel | 3.75 | 92 | 92 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
58.81s
Average Time
57.94s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R3,025,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi To The Moon | 1 | 119 | 119 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| Hierarchy | 2 | 105 | 105 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Lion Rampart | 3 | 113 | 113 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Future Variety | 4 | 116 | 116 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| O'Tenikwa | 5 | 121 | 121 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| I Am Giant | 6 | 124 | 124 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| King Of The Gauls | 7 | 113 | 113 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Winds Of Change | 8 | 102 | 102 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Dark Matter | 9 | 92 | 92 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Saudi Cat (ARG) | None | - | 94 | - | -193 | - |
| Warrior Royale | None | - | 101 | - | -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THE STARTER REPORTED: a) WARRIOR ROYALE refused to load and was withdrawn. b) DARK MATTER lost 1 length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED (DM) : a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. b) An Inquiry will be opened in order to establish why LION RAMPART had to check shortly after the start. c) Leaving the 200m, KING OF THE GAULS was bumped out by LION RAMPART which shifted in away from the crop and immediately corrected. d) Jockey S Veale reported that he felt something amiss with I AM GIANT in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) In view of the Starter's report with regard to WARRIOR ROYALE, this filly's starting stall certificate is withdrawn and it is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as it proves tractable with a companion on a race day. Suspension dates: 03.05.2026 to the 09.05.2026. WARRIOR ROYALE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer M Miller will be advised. (SN) f) In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning I AM GIANT, and in terms of Rule 93.1, this gelding is suspended for 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority. Trainer S Ferrie was advised. (Suspension Dates : 03.05.2026 to the 01.07.2026, bdi) g) TAXI TO THE MOON, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D Bosch acted for Trainer P Peter was advised (SP). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) Jockey M Yeni (HIERARCHY) weighed out at 50.8kg, 0.5kg over the carded weight. b) LION RAMPART raced with a tongue tie (advised 29.04.2026/10h06). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) I AM GIANT : Bi-lateral Epistaxis. Recommended 60 days' suspension. SCRATCHINGS : a) SAUDI CAT (ARG) : Elevated temperature (Trainer - 01.05.2026/8h35). Rule 53.5 applies. b) WARRIOR ROYALE : Refused to load. Withdrawn by the Starter at 17h02 and the betting was 33/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.