Race 7: KINGS CUP (Listed) (For all Horses)

GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Sunday, 23 March 2025 | 15:05

Distance: 1600m
Going: Good
Stakes: R165,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
- Formagear 5 b. g 59.0kg 8 - - - 108 6/1
1st Winter Games 4 b. g 51.5kg 1 Mr M J Thackeray - 91 103 9/2
2nd Gladatorian TF 5 b. g 62.0kg 2 Mr S D Veale 0.2 123 127 18/10
3rd Diani 5 b. g 56.0kg 6 Mr R Munger 0.7 101 96 25/1
4 Narina Trogon 5 b. g 57.5kg 8 Mr T Godden 1.75 106 102 17/2
5 Perilla 5 gr. m 52.0kg 5 Miss R A Venniker 3.15 99 89 20/1
6 Miss Platina 4 gr. f 50.5kg 3 Mr M A Yeni 5.05 96 92 5/2
7 Cherry Ano 5 b. g 60.5kg 7 Mr C J Habib 7.65 111 108 33/1
8 Madison Valley 4 b. g 62.0kg 4 Mr G J Lerena 7.8 117 116 14/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
96.93s
Average Time
95.93s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,278,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Winter Games 1 91 103 +12 + 7 + 5
Gladatorian 2 123 127 +4 -1 + 5
Diani 3 101 96 -5 -1 -4
Narina Trogon 4 106 102 -4 -1 -3
Perilla 5 99 89 -10 -2 -8
Miss Platina 6 96 92 -4 -2 -2
Cherry Ano 7 111 108 -3 -3
Madison Valley 8 117 116 -1 -3 + 2
Formagear None - 108 - -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 the late arrival of PERILLA (R A Venniker) at the start.

THE STARTER REPORTED:  
a)	PERILLA (R A Venniker) lost 1 length.
  
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a)	PERILLA (R A Venniker) proved reluctant proceeding to the start and had to be led. Trainer D Bosch was advised that should this mare behave in a similar manner in future, it may be suspended. 
b)	PERILLA (R A Venniker) over-raced in the middle stages.
c)	In view of the performances of MISS PLATINA (M Yeni) (5.05 lengths, 5/2 in the betting) and MADISON VALLEY (G Lerena) (7.80 lengths, 14/1 in the betting), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.  
d)	WINTER GAMES (M Thackeray), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer C Eudey acting on behalf of Trainer M D Miller was advised (SP).
JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES :
a)	Nil.

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER :
a)	Nil.
  
THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : 
a)	MISS PLATINA : Fatigued.
b)	MADISON VALLEY : Nothing obvious detected.

SCRATCHINGS : 
a)	FORMAGEAR : Sold without engagement (Trainer - 22.03.2025/09h34). 

DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
a)	None.