Race 6: RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION PINNACLE STAKES (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Sunday, 07 May 2023 | 14:40
Distance:
1160m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R120,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Midnight Gem | 4 b. f | 50.0kg | 3 | Mr K A Brewer | - | - | 81 | 50/1 |
| 1st | Godswood | 4 b. g | 49.5kg (52.0) | 9 | Mr S Sosibo | - | 103 | 106 | 14/1 |
| 2nd | Maharanee | 2 ch. f | 53.5kg (52.5) | 8 | Mr K de Melo | 1.25 | 112 | 110 | 17/2 |
| 3rd | Supreme Warrior TF | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr S Khumalo | 2.5 | 119 | 116 | 33/10 |
| 4 | Shoemaker | 2 b. c | 56.0kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | 2.75 | 114 | 109 | 25/2 |
| 5 | Winter Stories | 4 b. g | 56.0kg | 7 | Mr M A Yeni | 4.0 | 112 | 95 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Under Your Spell | 3 b. f | 54.0kg (56.5) | 3 | Mr D B Geerthsen | 4.25 | 114 | 113 | 7/2 |
| 7 | Cleaver Greene | 3 b. c | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | 5.25 | 103 | 102 | 5/1 |
| 8 | Smorgasbord | 6 b. g | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr G J Lerena | 6.5 | 112 | 77 | 25/2 |
| 9 | Hithemhardsunshine | 2 b. g | 50.0kg | 5 | Mr C R Maujean | 12.0 | 104 | 92 | 10/1 |
| 10 | Eden Roc | 5 b. h | 50.0kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | 19.0 | 101 | 98 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
66.83s
Average Time
66.86s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R940,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godswood | 1 | 103 | 106 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Maharanee | 2 | 112 | 110 | -1 | -1 | |
| Supreme Warrior | 3 | 119 | 116 | -1 | -2 | |
| Shoemaker | 4 | 114 | 109 | -1 | -4 | |
| Winter Stories | 5 | 112 | 95 | -2 | -15 | |
| Under Your Spell | 6 | 114 | 113 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Cleaver Greene | 7 | 103 | 102 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Smorgasbord | 8 | 112 | 77 | -3 | -32 | |
| Hithemhardsunshine | 9 | 104 | 92 | -5 | -7 | |
| Eden Roc | 10 | 101 | 98 | -7 | + 4 | |
| Midnight Gem | None | - | 81 | - | -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) MAHARANEE (K de Melo) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) MIDNIGHT GEM proved reluctant proceeding to the start and was subsequently scratched. This mare is suspended in terms of Rule 93.2.4, until such time as she proves tractable cantering to the start on a raceday. Trainer P P Labuschagne is to be advised. b) Jockey S Khumalo reported that SUPREME WARRIOR changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. c) Jockey G Lerena reported that SMORGASBORD did not stride out freely and made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) GODSWOOD (*S Sosibo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee T D Monatisa, acting on behalf of Trainers B Botes / Y Vosloo, was advised (LK). e) MIDNIGHT GEM (*K A Brewer), scratched, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P P Labuschagne advised (MB). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) MAHARANEE was ridden by Jockey K de Melo, who weighed out at 54kg, 1,5kg over the carded weight of which 0,5kg was declared (declared 7 May 2023 at 08H24). Jockey K de Melo was charged with a contravention of Rule 55.4 in that he failed to weigh out at the correct carded weight on the horse MAHARANEE, or at the higher weight confirmed in his engagement with Trainer J A Janse van Vuuren. Jockey K de Melo signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined R1000. b) MIDNIGHT GEM was carded to be ridden by Apprentice K A Brewer (declared 7 May 2023 at 12H19). Jockey J R Syster was charged with a contravention of Rule 55.4 in that he failed to weigh out at the correct carded weight on the horse MIDNIGHT GEM, or at the higher weight confirmed in his engagement with the Trainer which necessitated a change of Rider. Jockey J R Syster signed an Admission of Guilt and a fine of R1000 was imposed. c) GODSWOOD: Apprentice S Sosibo weighed out at 51,2kg, only claiming 1kg of his 2,5kg apprentice allowance as declared. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) UNDER YOUR SPELL raced without a compression mask (declared 6 May 2023 at 07H28). b) MAHARANEE raced equipped with pacifiers (declared 4 May 2023 at 08H14). c) EDEN ROC raced equipped with a compression mask and blinkers (declared 6 May 2023 at 07H27). d) MIDNIGHT GEM was carded to race with a pressure halter (declared 6 May 2023 at 09H33). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SUPREME WARRIOR abnormal respiratory noise. b) SMORGASBORD examined post race, nothing obvious detected. SCRATCHED: a) MIDNIGHT GEM intractable (NHA / 14H37) Betting 50/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.