Race 2: RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies and Mares)

FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 25 November 2022 | 13:15

Distance: 1600m
Going: Standard
Stakes: R65,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
- Mercurial Jet 3 ch. f 60.0kg 3 Mr R D Fourie - - 59 2/1
1st Lady Of Gold 2 b. f 58.0kg 5 Mr S R Khathi - 72 64 2/1
2nd I'm In Love 3 ch. f 60.0kg 3 Mr J Mphanya 0.5 69 63 5/1
3rd Ray Flambe 2 b. f 58.0kg 4 Mr L Mxothwa 3.5 54 58 40/1
4 White Witch TF 2 b. f 58.0kg 1 Mr K Matsunyane 5.5 71 52 2/1
5 Montana Nymph 2 b. f 58.0kg 7 Mr E W Webber 6.0 57 57 40/1
6 Lily Of Orange 3 b. f 60.0kg 6 Mr S Khumalo 10.25 52 55 8/1
7 Polly Flinders 2 b. f 58.0kg 2 Mr J P van der Merwe 10.5 50 50 25/1
8 Sweet Ohanna 3 ch. f 58.0kg 8 Mr Y Ramzan 11.75 - 52 10/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
97.24s
Average Time
97.81s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R661,500

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Lady Of Gold 1 72 64 -8 + 7 -15
I'm In Love 2 69 63 -6 -1 -5
Ray Flambe 3 54 58 +4 -2 + 6
White Witch 4 71 52 -19 -2 -17
Montana Nymph 5 57 57 0 -3 + 3
Lily Of Orange 6 52 55 +3 -4 + 7
Polly Flinders 7 50 50 0 -4 + 4
Sweet Ohanna 8 - 52 - -6 -
Mercurial Jet None - 59 - -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a)	MERCURIAL JET (R Fourie) was examined by the course veterinary surgeon and withdrawn.
b)	RAY FLAMBE (L Mxothwa) and SWEETOHANNA (Y Ramzan) were stubborn loading.
c)	LILY OF ORANGE (S Khumalo) stood in the stalls as the start was effected, losing many lengths.
d)	I'M IN LOVE (J Mphanya) jumped awkwardly.
e)	POLLY FLINDERS (JP van der Merwe) was slow into stride.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	LILY OF ORANGE dislodged Jockey S Khumalo during the pre-race parade without incident.
b)	Due to the late withdrawal of MERCURIAL JET (R Fourie) (Betting 2/1), the start of this race was delayed to allow the betting public time to restructure their bets.
c)	The Stewards reviewed the start of this race with regard to LILY OF ORANGE (S Khumalo) in stall gate 7 and were satisfied that this filly had not been impeded, had refused to jump and therefore took no further action.
d)	From a wide draw SWEET OHANNA (Y Ramzan) raced wide without cover in the early stages.
e)	In view of the report from the starter regarding LILY OF ORANGE (S Khumalo), this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as she proves to be able to jump on terms with a companion. Suspension dates: 26/11/2022 to 02/12/2022 inclusive). LILY OF ORANGE may not be presented for re-passing during this period.
f)	LADY OF GOLD, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer K Mitchley was advised. (LM).

JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	I'M IN LOVE raced with blinkers (declared 05h08 on 20221123)
b)	LADY OF GOLD raced with blinkers (declared 06h26 on 20221123)
c)	WHITE WITCH raced with blinkers and a tongue tie (declared 06h26 on 20221123)
d)	SWEET OHANNA raced with a tongue tie (declared 15h50 on 20221124)

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER 

a)	Nil

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:

a)	I'M IN LOVE - post-race distress
b)	MERCURIAL JET - not striding out right front.


SCRATCHED:

a)	MERCURIAL JET - Not striding out left front. Rule 53.5 applies (13h17) A specimen was collected for analysis and Assistant Trainer A Mtengwana, acting on behalf of Trainer AC Greeff, was advised (NS).