Race 6: STORM BIRD STAKES (Listed) (For 2 yo R100 000 Win BSA Bonus Series)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Sunday, 26 February 2023 | 15:05
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R175,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Linkin Navigator | 2 gr. g | 57.0kg | 1 | - | - | - | 77 | - |
| - | Troppo Veloce | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 6 | Mr R Munger | - | - | 104 | 5/1 |
| - | Purple Pitcher | 4 b. c | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr J Penny | - | - | 121 | 25/1 |
| 1st | American Graffiti TF | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr K de Melo | - | - | 90 | 17/10 |
| 2nd | Fire 'N Flames | 4 ch. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr D W Schwarz | 0.5 | - | 103 | 8/1 |
| 3rd | Qhawe Lami | 4 ch. g | 57.0kg | 5 | Mr K Matsunyane | 1.0 | - | 80 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Zinovi | 2 ch. c | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr R D Fourie | 1.5 | - | 120 | 33/20 |
| 5 | Predator's Feast | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 6 | Mr D de Gouveia | 3.0 | - | 62 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Zoombomber | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 3.75 | - | 60 | 8/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
56.47s
Average Time
57.24s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,275,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Graffiti | 1 | - | 90 | - | + 25 | - |
| Fire 'N Flames | 2 | - | 103 | - | + 15 | - |
| Qhawe Lami | 3 | - | 80 | - | + 10 | - |
| Zinovi | 4 | - | 120 | - | -3 | - |
| Predator's Feast | 5 | - | 62 | - | -5 | - |
| Zoombomber | 6 | - | 60 | - | -7 | - |
| Linkin Navigator | None | - | 77 | - | -193 | - |
| Troppo Veloce | None | - | 104 | - | -193 | - |
| Purple Pitcher | None | - | 121 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At approximately 150m, ZOOMBOMBER (M van Rensburg) was carried in marginally by ZINOVI (R Fourie), which hung in from the 300m. Thereafter, Jockey R Fourie reported that ZINOVI made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. b) AMERICAN GRAFFITI (K de Melo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S G Tarry advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) FIRE 'N FLAMES was ridden by Jockey D Schwarz (declared 26 February 2023 at 09H53). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ZINOVI abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) LINKIN NAVIGATOR insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) TROPPO VELOCE heat left hind (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) PURPLE PITCHER off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.