Race 8: NEXT FAIRVIEW RACEMEETING FRIDAY 9 JUNE MR 74 HANDICAP (Open)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 02 June 2023 | 16:20
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R78,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:8.5 3yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:2.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Roger The Dodger | 5 b. g | 52.0kg | 18 | - | - | - | 51 | - |
| - | Moonstrike | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 6 | - | - | - | 50 | 33/1 |
| - | Arverni Warrior | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 11 | - | - | - | 61 | 14/1 |
| - | Bethel | 6 b. g | 58.0kg | 15 | - | - | - | 76 | 25/1 |
| - | Joyous Jubilee (AUS) | 2 b. c | 52.5kg | 13 | - | - | - | 61 | 33/1 |
| - | Kuznetsov | 2 b. c | 59.5kg | 14 | - | - | - | 61 | 16/1 |
| - | First Origin | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 16 | - | - | - | 91 | 5/1 |
| 1st | Great Melody | 3 b. c | 56.0kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | - | 66 | 79 | 7/1 |
| 2nd | Cool Winter TF | 2 ch. c | 61.5kg | 10 | Mr R D Fourie | 1.25 | 79 | 78 | 5/2 |
| 3rd | On The Road Again | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr K Minnie | 2.0 | 72 | 79 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Pomodoro Magic | 5 b. m | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr C R Maujean | 3.75 | 71 | 53 | 16/1 |
| 5 | Coastal Path | 5 b. g | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr F M Herholdt | 4.0 | 74 | 77 | 14/1 |
| 6 | Absolu Noir | 8 b. h | 52.5kg (52.0) | 2 | Mr L Nhlapo | 4.05 | 56 | 50 | 100/1 |
| 7 | Psychedelic Eric | 3 b. c | 52.0kg | 11 | Mr K G Steyn | 4.55 | 56 | 50 | 50/1 |
| 8 | Persica | 5 b. m | 52.5kg (54.0) | 9 | Miss R A Venniker | 5.3 | 62 | 48 | 16/1 |
| 9 | War Launch | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 12 | Mr L Mxothwa | 6.55 | 85 | 50 | 8/1 |
| 10 | Notorix | 6 ch. g | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr D L Ashby | 7.05 | 72 | 68 | 7/1 |
| 11 | Watch Tower | 2 b. c | 55.5kg | 8 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 7.8 | 82 | 68 | 9/2 |
| 12 | Emerald Flame | 5 b. g | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr J R Syster | 15.8 | 54 | 35 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
57.19s
Average Time
57.59s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R669,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Melody | 1 | 66 | 79 | + 7 | + 6 | |
| Cool Winter | 2 | 79 | 78 | -1 | ||
| On The Road Again | 3 | 72 | 79 | -1 | + 8 | |
| Pomodoro Magic | 4 | 71 | 53 | -2 | -16 | |
| Coastal Path | 5 | 74 | 77 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Absolu Noir | 6 | 56 | 50 | -2 | -4 | |
| Psychedelic Eric | 7 | 56 | 50 | -2 | -4 | |
| Persica | 8 | 62 | 48 | -2 | -12 | |
| War Launch | 9 | 85 | 50 | -3 | -32 | |
| Notorix | 10 | 72 | 68 | -3 | -1 | |
| Watch Tower | 11 | 82 | 68 | -3 | -11 | |
| Emerald Flame | 12 | 54 | 35 | -6 | -13 | |
| Roger The Dodger | None | - | 51 | - | -188 | - |
| Moonstrike | None | - | 50 | - | -188 | - |
| Arverni Warrior | None | - | 61 | - | -188 | - |
| Bethel | None | - | 76 | - | -188 | - |
| Joyous Jubilee (AUS) | None | - | 61 | - | -188 | - |
| Kuznetsov | None | - | 61 | - | -188 | - |
| First Origin | None | - | 91 | - | -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) ABSOLU NOIR (L Nhlapo) was stubborn loading. b) NOTORIX (D Ashby) rushed the front gates in the starting stalls. c) PSYCHEDELIC ERIC (K Steyn) was nervous in the stalls and jumped awkwardly outwards. d) WATCH TOWER (JP van der Merwe) was nervous in the stalls. e) EMERALD FLAME (JR Syster) jumped outwards and made contact with GREAT MELODY (S Khumalo). f) ON THE ROAD AGAIN (K Minnie) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) The Stewards reviewed the start of this race with regards to NOTORIX (D Ashby) in stall gate 5 and established that this gelding had nudged open the front gate as the Starter effected the start. The Stewards were satisfied that NOTORIX (D Ashby) had gained no advantage and took no further action. b) WATCH TOWER (JP van der Merwe) was hanging in in the straight. c) Trainer GD Smith was charged with a contravention of Rule 8.3.1 in that he failed to have available the registered colours of the owner of the horse WATCH TOWER. Trainer GD Smith signed an Admission of Guilt and was given a warning. d) GREAT MELODY, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer GD Smith was advised. (SP) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) ABSOLU NOIR raced with blinkers (declared 08h59 on 20230602) b) L Nhlapo (ABSOLU NOIR) rode +0.5kg (52.8kgs) c) WATCH TOWER (JP van der Merwe) raced in club colours RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) WAR LAUNCH : Messrs Jack Swart, GM Kotzen, SA Punters Forum Syndicate (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr Deva Govender) & Sharon Kotzen Racing (Pty) Ltd (SWE) Colours : White, black maltese cross, halved sleeves, quartered cap THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS SCRATCHED: a) KUZNETSOV - change of surface (declared 08h19 on 20230602) b) FIRST ORIGIN - change of surface (declared 08h34 on 20230602) c) BETHEL - change of surface (declared 08h20 on 20230602) d) ARVERNI WARRIOR - change of surface (declared 08h31 on 20230602) e) JOYOUS JUBILEE (AUS) - change of surface (declared 08h51 on 20230602) f) MOONSTRIKE - change of surface (declared 08h23 on 20230602) g) ROGER THE DODGER - reserve runner (declared 08h21 on 20230602)