Race 1: MAIDEN PLATE (Maiden Plate Colts & Geldings to carry)
BORROWDALE PARK | Saturday, 11 February 2023 | 12:35
Distance:
1260m
Going:
Heavy
Stakes:
R1,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Zavannahgold | 2 ch. f | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr J Penny | - | - | 78 | 2/1 |
| 2nd | Walking Thru Time | 3 ch. f | 57.5kg | 2 | Mr M Josi | 9.0 | 50 | 73 | 9/2 |
| 3rd | My Secret Place TF | 5 b. m | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr W J Shumba | 12.0 | 51 | 71 | 9/4 |
| 4 | Evocative | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 6 | Mr A Arries | 15.5 | - | 44 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Countess Lydia | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr J H Greyling | 17.5 | - | 41 | 5/1 |
| 6 | Etsa Moralo | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr N Takawira | 25.5 | - | 36 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
77.22s
Total Pool
R6,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavannahgold | 1 | - | 78 | - | + 35 | - |
| Walking Thru Time | 2 | 50 | 73 | -4 | + 27 | |
| My Secret Place | 3 | 51 | 71 | -5 | + 25 | |
| Evocative | 4 | - | 44 | - | + 7 | - |
| Countess Lydia | 5 | - | 41 | - | + 5 | - |
| Etsa Moralo | 6 | - | 36 | - | + 3 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) MY SECRET PLACE (W Shumba), WALKING THRU TIME (M Josi), and COUNTESS LYDIA (H Greyling) were stubborn loading. b) During the loading process, the gate of draw #3 opened prematurely. This resulted in ETSA MORALO (N Takawira) pre-empting the start, restrained by its rider, returned to the start, examined by the Course Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: . a) In view of the Starter's report with regard to MY SECRET PLACE , WALKING THRU TIME, and COUNTESS LYDIA, Trainer V Birketoft has been advised to re-school these horses prior to their next engagements (GF). b) ZAVANNAHGOLD, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer B Stidolph advised (GF). JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) COUNTESS LYDIA (H Greyling) raced equipped with steel shoes in front. b) ZAVANNAHGOLD (J Penny) raced without steel shoes and equipped with alumites on, and raced with a compression mask on. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS: THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.