Race 1: 4RACING WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Sunday, 29 January 2023 | 12:20
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R90,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Follow The Flow | 3 b. f | 56.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | 66 | 61 | 25/2 |
| 2nd | Stepping Out TF | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr R Munger | 0.1 | 75 | 74 | 14/10 |
| 3rd | American Biscuit | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr D W Schwarz | 0.6 | - | 65 | 4/1 |
| 4 | Wolfram | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr J Mariba | 1.75 | 50 | 59 | 66/1 |
| 5 | Desert Fox | 3 ch. c | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 4.0 | 68 | 57 | 7/1 |
| 6 | Ngokushesha | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 9 | Mr J Penny | 7.75 | 68 | 69 | 7/1 |
| 7 | Sword Of Mercy | 3 ch. c | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr R M Simons | 7.85 | - | 65 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Miss Christmas | 3 b. f | 56.0kg | 4 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 8.25 | - | 64 | 10/1 |
| 9 | Captain Tik Tok | 5 b. g | 59.0kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | 9.0 | 62 | 72 | 40/1 |
| 10 | House Master | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr D de Gouveia | 24.0 | 50 | 50 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
101.67s
Average Time
99.65s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R900,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow The Flow | 1 | 66 | 61 | + 7 | -12 | |
| Stepping Out | 2 | 75 | 74 | -1 | ||
| American Biscuit | 3 | - | 65 | - | + 15 | - |
| Wolfram | 4 | 50 | 59 | -1 | + 10 | |
| Desert Fox | 5 | 68 | 57 | -2 | -9 | |
| Ngokushesha | 6 | 68 | 69 | -3 | + 4 | |
| Sword Of Mercy | 7 | - | 65 | - | -4 | - |
| Miss Christmas | 8 | - | 64 | - | -6 | - |
| Captain Tik Tok | 9 | 62 | 72 | -4 | + 14 | |
| House Master | 10 | 50 | 50 | 0 | -9 | + 9 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) STEPPING OUT (R Munger) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) WOLFRAM (J Mariba) and SWORD OF MERCY (R Simons) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, WOLFRAM (J Mariba) was brushed in by STEPPING OUT (R Munger), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) HOUSE MASTER (D De Gouveia) raced wide and without cover around the turn. Thereafter, Jockey D De Gouveia reported that HOUSE MASTER made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) Apprentice P Mxoli reported that CAPTAIN TIK TOK changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Jockey M van Rensburg reported that MISS CHRISTMAS took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) Jockey K Matsunyane was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he misused his crop by striking FOLLOW THE FLOW (more than twelve times in the entire race. Jockey K Matsunyane signed an Admission of Guilt and a fine of R1,500.00 was imposed. When assessing this penalty, the Board took into consideration the number of times the crop was used (13), his finishing position (1st), and Jockey K Matsunyane's recent record with regard to this Rule and Guideline (1). f) FOLLOW THE FLOW (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer A Ndzilana, acting on behalf of Trainer M F de Kock, was advised (LK). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) HOUSE MASTER choked up (severe). b) CAPTAIN TIK TOK examined post race, nothing obvious detected. c) MISS CHRISTMAS brush wound left hind. d) FOLLOW THE FLOW blowing post race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.