Race 4: RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MR 93 HANDICAP (Open)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 24 March 2023 | 14:25
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R87,500
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Zig Zag TF | 5 b. g | 53.5kg | 4 | Mr S R Khathi | - | 80 | 87 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Mhlabeni | 7 ch. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr R D Fourie | 1.25 | 93 | 90 | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Jacob's Ladder | 4 ch. g | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr L Mxothwa | 3.5 | 88 | 73 | 25/2 |
| 4 | You Know Who | 3 ch. g | 59.0kg | 2 | Mr S Khumalo | 5.5 | 91 | 91 | 9/2 |
| 5 | King's Crusade | 4 b. g | 54.0kg | 5 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 6.25 | 81 | 81 | 4/1 |
| 6 | Assured | 4 b. g | 53.5kg (53.0) | 3 | Mr R Munger | 8.25 | 79 | 76 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Ablueazure | 3 b. g | 52.0kg | 7 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 8.5 | 77 | 76 | 6/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
125.04s
Average Time
120.47s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R843,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zig Zag | 1 | 80 | 87 | + 7 | ||
| Mhlabeni | 2 | 93 | 90 | -1 | -2 | |
| Jacob's Ladder | 3 | 88 | 73 | -2 | -13 | |
| You Know Who | 4 | 91 | 91 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| King's Crusade | 5 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Assured | 6 | 79 | 76 | -3 | ||
| Ablueazure | 7 | 77 | 76 | -3 | + 2 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ZIG ZAG (S Khathi) jumped awkwardly and thereafter, was slow into stride. b) KING'S CRUSADE (JP van der Merwe) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) ASSURED (R Munger) raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages. b) The Stewards noted that ZIG ZAG (S Khathi) was eased up from the 50m. Jockey S Khathi appeared before the Board, was shown the video footage and was strongly advised that while the Stewards accepted that ZIG ZAG was winning with something in hand, he still has an obligation to ride his mounts out, at least hands and heels, to the finish. c) Jockey R Fourie reported that MHLABENI did not stride out freely in running. The veterinary surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) ZIG ZAG, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer WGC Miller was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) MHLABENI raced with cheek pieces (declared 14h59 on 20230323) b) R Munger (ASSURED) rode +0.5kg (53.8kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MHLABENI - examined post-race. Not striding out behind THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS