Race 1: #THISISRACING WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 01 September 2022 | 12:50
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R70,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Ignatius | 2 ch. c | 57.0kg | 4 | Mr K de Melo | - | - | 70 | 33/20 |
| - | Hearts Thunder | 4 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr J R Syster | - | - | 66 | 25/1 |
| - | Greenlightforgo | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | 49 | - |
| 1st | The Chosen One TF | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr N Klink | - | - | 52 | 83/100 |
| 2nd | Thermopylae | 2 gr. c | 57.0kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.4 | 72 | 54 | 33/10 |
| 3rd | Gimme A Diamond | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | 2.2 | - | 54 | 4/1 |
| 4 | Steel Clad | 4 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | 4.7 | - | - | 25/2 |
| 5 | The Merciful | 5 ch. g | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.0 | 57 | 54 | 40/1 |
| 6 | Black Lightning | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr J H Greyling | 11.0 | - | 64 | 50/1 |
| 7 | Duke Of Fire | 4 b. g | 56.0kg (60.0) | 5 | Mr M K Katjedi | 17.5 | 42 | 38 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
88.77s
Average Time
89.79s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R535,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chosen One | 1 | - | 52 | - | + 30 | - |
| Thermopylae | 2 | 72 | 54 | -1 | -17 | |
| Gimme A Diamond | 3 | - | 54 | - | + 15 | - |
| Steel Clad | 4 | - | - | - | + 2 | - |
| The Merciful | 5 | 57 | 54 | -2 | -1 | |
| Black Lightning | 6 | - | 64 | - | -2 | - |
| Duke Of Fire | 7 | 42 | 38 | -6 | + 2 | |
| Ignatius | None | - | 70 | - | -188 | - |
| Hearts Thunder | None | - | 66 | - | -188 | - |
| Greenlightforgo | None | - | 49 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) STEEL CLAD (C Habib) was slow losing one length. b) BLACK LIGHTNING (J Greyling) and THE CHOSEN ONE (N Klink) came together and bumped shortly after the start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) THE MERCIFUL (*P Mxoli) had its hindquarters turned outwards when bumped by GIMME A DIAMOND (C Zackey), who in turn was brushed out by BLACK LIGHTNING (J Greyling), which was carried out by THE CHOSEN ONE (N Klink), which jumped outwards leaving the stalls. b) At approximately the 500m, GIMME A DIAMOND (C Zackey) was carried in by THE MERCIFUL (*P Mxoli), which was brushed in by THERMOPYLAE (M Yeni), which rolled in and was immediately straightened. c) THERMOPYLAE (M Yeni) and THE CHOSEN ONE (N Klink) shifted out away from the crop from the 150m. d) THE CHOSEN ONE (N Klink), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A G Laird advised (LN). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) BLACK LIGHTNING raced equipped with a compression mask and with a pressure halter (declared 25 August 2022 at 13H41). b) THERMOPYLAE new ownership: Mr David Bechus, colours: White, black spade, black sleeves, striped cap (Sold with engagement). c) GIMME A DIAMOND raced with club colours (all black) Stipes permission. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BLACK LIGHTNING coughing post race. SCRATCHED: a) GREENLIGHTFORGO coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) HEARTS THUNDER coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) IGNATIUS coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.