Race 4: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE (For Maidens. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Monday, 17 April 2023 | 14:10
Distance:
1300m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R65,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Bournemouth | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 7 | - | - | - | 110 | - |
| 1st | Elusive Jewel | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 3 | Mr T T Gould | - | 55 | 57 | 16/1 |
| 2nd | Siberian Fox | 2 ch. g | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr S Khumalo | 0.75 | 64 | 62 | 3/1 |
| 3rd | Maya's Cat | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 0.85 | 59 | 67 | 6/1 |
| 4 | Nairobi | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 7 | Mr L Nhlapo | 3.85 | 53 | 53 | 50/1 |
| 5 | Makaha Beach | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr L Mxothwa | 4.6 | 64 | 62 | 15/4 |
| 6 | Ragsaa | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 6 | Mr K Minnie | 7.35 | 49 | 62 | 50/1 |
| 7 | Cosmic Empire | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr S R Khathi | 12.6 | 33 | 33 | 50/1 |
| 8 | Settle The Dust | 2 ch. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr M J Thackeray | 12.85 | 66 | 54 | 17/2 |
| 9 | Single File TF | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 14.85 | - | 74 | 3/1 |
| 10 | Midnight Verdict | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 27.1 | 45 | 45 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
78.98s
Average Time
76.82s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R567,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elusive Jewel | 1 | 55 | 57 | + 7 | -5 | |
| Siberian Fox | 2 | 64 | 62 | -1 | -1 | |
| Maya's Cat | 3 | 59 | 67 | -1 | + 9 | |
| Nairobi | 4 | 53 | 53 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Makaha Beach | 5 | 64 | 62 | -2 | ||
| Ragsaa | 6 | 49 | 62 | -3 | + 16 | |
| Cosmic Empire | 7 | 33 | 33 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Settle The Dust | 8 | 66 | 54 | -5 | -7 | |
| Single File | 9 | - | 74 | - | -8 | - |
| Midnight Verdict | 10 | 45 | 45 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
| Bournemouth | None | - | 110 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ELUSIVE JEWEL (T Gould) was stubborn loading. b) COSMIC EMPIRE (S Khathi) jumped inwards. c) MAKAHA BEACH (L Mxothwa) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start MAYA'S CAT (JP van der Merwe) was bumped by COSMIC EMPIRE (S Khathi), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) In the concluding stages SIBERIAN FOX (S Khumalo) shifted in sharply away from the crop and bumped ELUSIVE JEWEL (T Gould) at the finish. c) Jockey S Khathi reported that COSMIC EMPIRE choked up in running. The veterinary surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Jockey K Minnie reported that RAGSAA changed stride continually in running. The veterinary surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) In view of the performance of SETTLE THE DUST (M Thackeray) the veterinary surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) In view of the performance of SINGLE FILE (K Matsunyane) (Betting 3/1 ; Distance 14.85 lengths) the veterinary surgeon was requested to examine this colt. g) Trainer Z Oosthuizen was charged with a contravention of Rule 11.2.8 in that he presented SIBERIAN FOX incorrectly shod in the parade ring. Trainer Z Oosthuizen signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined R2500.00. h) ELUSIVE JEWEL, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SB Kotzen was advised. (SP) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) NAIROBI raced without blinkers (declared 07h09 on 20230417) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SETTLE THE DUST - examined post-race. Choked up b) COSMIC EMPIRE - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected c) RAGSAA - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected d) SINGLE FILE - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. Trainer K Mitchley was advised to report back should she find anything amiss with this colt on his return to the stables. e) MAYA'S CAT - post-race distress SCRATCHED: a) BOURNEMOUTH - ineligible (winner 14/04/2023) (declared 08h21 on 20230415)