Race 3: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 07 May 2026 | 14:10
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R115,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Asiah's Tiara | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 4 | Mr T J Mayhew | - | - | 56 | 6/1 |
| 1st | Green Machine TF | 3 gr. c | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr C Murray | - | 75 | 77 | 15/10 |
| 2nd | Samuel Sharpe | 3 b. c | 57.5kg (60.0) | 6 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 2.3 | 73 | 72 | 28/10 |
| 3rd | Emerald City | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 3.2 | 71 | 71 | 11/2 |
| 4 | Comic Artist | 2 b. f | 55.0kg (56.5) | 4 | Mickaelle Michel | 4.8 | 75 | 70 | 5/1 |
| 5 | Heroic Act | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr C Ngcobo | 6.55 | 65 | 63 | 7/1 |
| 6 | Fred Frizzle | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr J Mariba | 30.75 | 45 | 45 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
133.5s
Average Time
127.27s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R762,269
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Machine | 1 | 75 | 77 | + 7 | -5 | |
| Samuel Sharpe | 2 | 73 | 72 | -1 | ||
| Emerald City | 3 | 71 | 71 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Comic Artist | 4 | 75 | 70 | -2 | -3 | |
| Heroic Act | 5 | 65 | 63 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Fred Frizzle | 6 | 45 | 45 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
| Asiah's Tiara | None | - | 56 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO ASIAH'S TIARA PROVING STUBBORN LOADING AND SUBSEQUENTLY BEING SCRATCHED. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ASIAH'S TIARA refused to load. The starting stall certificate for this filly has been withdrawn. Trainer C Mayhew was advised (GT). b) FRED FRIZZLE jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) Jockey M van Rensburg reported that EMERALD CITY did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey J Mariba reported that FRED FRIZZLE made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) In view of the Starter's report with regard to ASIAH'S TIARA, this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion on a Raceday. Suspension dates: 8 May 2026 to 14 May 2026. ASIAH'S TIARA may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer C Mayhew was advised. e) GREEN MACHINE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer Mathew de Kock was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) FRED FRIZZLE was ridden by Jockey J Mariba (declared 7 May 2026 at 13H52). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) EMERALD CITY examined post-race, nothing obvious detected. b) FRED FRIZZLE not striding out right front. SCRATCHED: a) ASIAH'S TIARA refused to load (NHA / 14H11) Betting 6/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.