Race 5: WALMER HANDICAP (For Fillies and Mares - Non-Black Type)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 15 May 2026 | 14:50
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R150,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:12.5 3yrs:2.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Three Cheers | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 1 | Mr X C Ndlovu | - | - | 78 | 25/1 |
| - | Walkonthewildside | 3 b. f | 53.5kg | 8 | Mr G Wright | - | - | 84 | - |
| 1st | Enchanting Choice | 4 b. f | 61.0kg | 7 | Mr M K Katjedi | - | 99 | 99 | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Family Power | 4 ch. f | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | 1.75 | 93 | 93 | 7/2 |
| 3rd | Ginger Delight | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 2.25 | 85 | 85 | 5/1 |
| 4 | Strawberry Thief TF | 3 b. f | 56.0kg | 5 | Mr R D Fourie | 2.75 | 89 | 89 | 28/10 |
| 5 | Epikleros | 2 b. f | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr C A Little | 3.5 | 96 | 96 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Key Worker | 3 b. f | 53.5kg | 1 | Mr K Minnie | 4.0 | 84 | 84 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Accept Cookies | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr K Strydom | 7.5 | 94 | 94 | 5/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
108.79s
Average Time
108.87s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R730,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanting Choice | 1 | 99 | 99 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| Family Power | 2 | 93 | 93 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Ginger Delight | 3 | 85 | 85 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Strawberry Thief | 4 | 89 | 89 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Epikleros | 5 | 96 | 96 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Key Worker | 6 | 84 | 84 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Accept Cookies | 7 | 94 | 94 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Three Cheers | None | - | 78 | - | -193 | - |
| Walkonthewildside | None | - | 84 | - | -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) Fair start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (14h09) b) Permission was granted for EPIKLEROS to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. c) EPIKLEROS and STRAWBERRY THIEF over raced in the early and middle stages. d) ENCHANTING CHOICE shifted out away from the crop at the 150m and was corrected shortly before the finish. e) Jockey K Strydom reported that ACCEPT COOKIES changed stride continuously in running. The Veterinarian was requested to examine this filly. f) ENCHANTING CHOICE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) g) FAMILY POWER, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer DG Smith was advised. (LM) THE VETERINARIAN REPORTED: a) ACCEPT COOKIES - examined post-race. Not striding out right front. SCRATCHED: a) WALKONTHEWILDSIDE - lame right hind. Rule 53.5 applied. (declared 06h22 on 20260513) b) THREE CHEERS - insufficient recovery time. Rule 53.5 applied. (declared 11h37 on 20260514)