Race 1: Hollywoodbets WORK RIDER'S SERIES LEG 5 MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
DURBANVILLE RACECOURSE | Saturday, 22 March 2025 | 12:40
Distance:
1250m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R125,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Stu's Girl | 3 gr. f | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr M Sigenu | - | 70 | 67 | 16/1 |
| 2nd | Johnny Drama | 3 ch. g | 62.0kg | 2 | Mr L Geledu | 0.05 | 72 | 78 | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Joueur De Flute | 3 b. g | 62.0kg | 5 | Mr A Bikwe | 2.8 | 80 | 67 | 28/10 |
| 4 | Duchess Of Paloma | 3 b. f | 59.5kg | 1 | Mr L R Coleman | 3.2 | 75 | 91 | 28/10 |
| 5 | Larking About | 3 b. f | 59.5kg | 3 | Mr B Thwalani | 7.95 | - | 55 | 16/1 |
| 6 | Marine Merchant TF | 3 b. g | 62.0kg | 4 | Mr B Nkunzi | 14.2 | 73 | 66 | 28/10 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
76.62s
Total Pool
R1,015,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stu's Girl | 1 | 70 | 67 | + 7 | -10 | |
| Johnny Drama | 2 | 72 | 78 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Joueur De Flute | 3 | 80 | 67 | -1 | -12 | |
| Duchess Of Paloma | 4 | 75 | 91 | -2 | + 18 | |
| Larking About | 5 | - | 55 | - | -5 | - |
| Marine Merchant | 6 | 73 | 66 | -5 | -2 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) MARINE MERCHANT (+B Nkunzi) took an awkward stride leaving the stalls. b) STU'S GIRL (+M Sigenu) was slow into stride THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) LARKING ABOUT (+B Thwalani), MARINE MERCHANT (+B Nkunzi) and JOUEUR DE FLUTE (+A Bikwe) raced wide on the early part of the turn. b) Approaching the 50m JOUEUR DE FLUTE (+A Bikwe) had to be steadied when tightened for room between STU'S GIRL (+M Sigenu) and JOHNNY DRAMA (+L Geledu), which shifted out slightly. Shortly thereafter, JOHNNY DRAMA (+L Geledu), which continued to shift out and STU'S GIRL (+M Sigenu), which rolled in, made contact shortly before the finish. c) MARINE MERCHANT (+B Nkunzi) returned with a bilateral epistaxis due to an exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage and is suspended for a period of 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa in terms of Rule 93.1. (Dr J de Villiers) d) STU'S GIRL, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Bass-Robinson was advised. (TJ) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MARINE MERCHANT - bilateral epistaxis. Suspended 60 days. Rule 93.1 applied. b) STU'S GIRL - coughing THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS