Race 6: EAST CAPE GUINEAS (Listed) (For 3 y-o. 2nd Leg EC Sophomore Chall)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 24 March 2023 | 15:35
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R250,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Perfection | 3 ch. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr J P van der Merwe | - | 91 | 103 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Port Louis | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr L Mxothwa | 3.75 | 110 | 106 | 18/10 |
| 3rd | King Regent TF | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr G van Niekerk | 5.5 | 105 | 106 | 14/10 |
| 4 | Heathcliff | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr R D Fourie | 8.75 | 86 | 100 | 17/2 |
| 5 | Dammi | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 8.85 | 76 | 55 | 100/1 |
| 6 | Zatara Magic | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr R Munger | 21.35 | 91 | 114 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
99.53s
Average Time
95.62s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R843,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfection | 1 | 91 | 103 | + 7 | + 5 | |
| Port Louis | 2 | 110 | 106 | -2 | -2 | |
| King Regent | 3 | 105 | 106 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Heathcliff | 4 | 86 | 100 | -3 | + 17 | |
| Dammi | 5 | 76 | 55 | -3 | -18 | |
| Zatara Magic | 6 | 91 | 114 | -8 | + 31 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) HEATHCLIFF (R Fourie) was stubborn loading and thereafter, slow into stride. b) KING REGENT (G van Niekerk) jumped slow, losing one length. c) ZATARA MAGIC (R Munger) jumped awkwardly and thereafter was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At the 150m KING REGENT (G van Niekerk) was momentarily inconvenienced on the outside of PORT LOUIS (L Mxothwa), which shifted out away from the crop and was immediately straightened. b) In view of the performance of ZATARA MAGIC (R Munger), which over raced in the early stages, the veterinary surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) Jockey R Fourie reported that HEATHCLIFF did not stride out freely in running. The veterinary surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Jockey X Ndlovu was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he misused his crop by striking DAMMI more than 12 times in the entire race. Jockey X Ndlovu signed an admission of guilt and was fined R1000,00. In determining penalty, the Board took into account the distance over and manner in which Jockey Ndlovu used his crop and the number of strikes (13). e) PERFECTION, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer GD Smith was advised. (LM) f) DAMMI, the fifth-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) KING REGENT raced without ear muffs (declared 15h10 on 20230320) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ZATARA MAGIC - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) HEATHCLIFF - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS