Race 3: MERIT RATED 65 HANDICAP (Open)
BORROWDALE PARK | Friday, 24 March 2023 | 13:35
Distance:
1700m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R1,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Prince Of Kimberly | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 4 | Mr D de Gouveia | - | - | 73 | - |
| 1st | Sun Bird | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 2 | Mr N Takawira | - | 62 | 87 | - |
| 2nd | Qunetra | 4 b. g | 56.5kg | 3 | Mr Wesley Marwing | 1.25 | 57 | 83 | - |
| 3rd | Chetan | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 5 | Mr K L Derere | 3.75 | 46 | 45 | - |
| 4 | Days Gone By | 3 b. f | 56.0kg | 4 | Mr R Satombo | 6.75 | 56 | 51 | - |
| 5 | Testify | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr W J Shumba | 7.75 | 73 | 71 | - |
Race Timing
Winning Time
104.02s
Total Pool
R6,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bird | 1 | 62 | 87 | + 7 | + 18 | |
| Qunetra | 2 | 57 | 83 | -1 | + 27 | |
| Chetan | 3 | 46 | 45 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Days Gone By | 4 | 56 | 51 | -3 | -2 | |
| Testify | 5 | 73 | 71 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Prince Of Kimberly | None | - | 73 | - | -183 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) TESTIFY (W Shumba) was slow into stride. b) Fair break for the rest. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) TESTIFY (W Shumba) was hanging out around the turn, proving difficult to assist. b) In view of the performance of TESTIFY, the Course Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) SUN BIRD, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D Swanson advised (GF) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) TESTIFY was examined post race and found with minor abrasions on the right pastern. SCRATCHED: a) PRINCE OF KIMBERLY elevated temperature (23/03/23 14h50) (Rule 53.5 applies)