Race 8: EUROPA POINT DRUM STAR HANDICAP (Listed) (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 04 March 2023 | 15:45
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R175,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:6.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Astrix | 5 ch. g | 63.0kg | 9 | Mr C R Maujean | - | - | 118 | 33/1 |
| 1st | Infinite Wonder | 7 ch. g | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr G Pieterse | - | 95 | 86 | 17/2 |
| 2nd | Litigation TF | 3 b. c | 58.5kg | 8 | Mr G J Lerena | 1.25 | 113 | 113 | 5/2 |
| 3rd | Flashy Apache | 6 b. g | 52.5kg (52.0) | 5 | Mr R Munger | 2.5 | 94 | 78 | 17/2 |
| 4 | Raiseahallelujah | 7 b. g | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr M K Katjedi | 3.5 | 99 | 103 | 16/1 |
| 5 | Platinum Sky | 3 b. c | 52.0kg | 10 | Mr A Mgudlwa | 3.7 | 100 | 99 | 16/1 |
| 6 | Second Base | 4 b. g | 56.5kg | 4 | Mr K de Melo | 3.75 | 109 | 99 | 14/1 |
| 7 | Crimson King | 7 b. g | 53.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.8 | 102 | 105 | 40/1 |
| 8 | Duke Of Sussex | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 6 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 4.5 | 100 | 96 | 25/2 |
| 9 | Johnny Hero | 5 b. g | 57.5kg | 9 | Mr D W Schwarz | 5.25 | 111 | 87 | 14/1 |
| 10 | Pyromaniac | 6 ch. g | 55.0kg | 11 | Mr S Khumalo | 8.25 | 106 | 71 | 4/1 |
| 11 | Castletown | 3 b. g | 54.0kg | 7 | Mr J Penny | 12.25 | 104 | 90 | 14/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
111.14s
Average Time
110.75s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R3,895,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinite Wonder | 1 | 95 | 86 | + 7 | -16 | |
| Litigation | 2 | 113 | 113 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Flashy Apache | 3 | 94 | 78 | -1 | -15 | |
| Raiseahallelujah | 4 | 99 | 103 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Platinum Sky | 5 | 100 | 99 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Second Base | 6 | 109 | 99 | -2 | -8 | |
| Crimson King | 7 | 102 | 105 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Duke Of Sussex | 8 | 100 | 96 | -2 | -2 | |
| Johnny Hero | 9 | 111 | 87 | -2 | -22 | |
| Pyromaniac | 10 | 106 | 71 | -3 | -32 | |
| Castletown | 11 | 104 | 90 | -5 | -9 | |
| Astrix | None | - | 118 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) PLATINUM SKY (A Mgudlwa) was restless in the stalls. b) PYROMANIAC (S Khumalo) was slow losing one length. c) SECOND BASE (K de Melo) and DUKE OF SUSSEX (J P van der Merwe) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the performance of PYROMANIAC (S Khumalo), (distance 8,25 lengths, betting 4/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) Jockey J Penny reported that CASTLETOWN took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) INFINITE WONDER (G Pieterse), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P F Matchett advised (MS). d) LITIGATION (G Lerena) , placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee J Nosasa was advised (MS). e) FLASHY APACHE (R Munger), placed third, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer T Zackey advised (DR). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) PYROMANIAC was ridden by Jockey S Khumalo (declared 4 March 2023 at 15H29). b) CASTLETOWN was ridden by Jockey J Penny (declared 4 March 2023 at 15H07). c) FLASHY APACHE: Jockey R Munger weighed out at 52,8kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PYROMANIAC examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) CASTLETOWN examined post race, nothing obvious detected. SCRATCHED: a) ASTRIX lame behind (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.