Race 3: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE (For Maidens. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 07 July 2023 | 12:25
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R70,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Beau Kala | 2 b. f | 57.0kg | 4 | Mr D W Schwarz | - | 64 | 73 | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Twice A Saint | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr C R Maujean | 2.25 | 58 | 64 | 17/2 |
| 3rd | American Dazzler | 2 ch. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr L Mxothwa | 2.5 | 58 | 59 | 8/1 |
| 4 | Guerra | 4 b. g | 56.0kg | 10 | Mr R D Fourie | 5.5 | - | 86 | 9/2 |
| 5 | Fiery Cliffs TF | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 6 | Mr S Khumalo | 6.75 | 64 | 60 | 14/10 |
| 6 | Follow The Band | 2 b. c | 56.0kg | 8 | Mr G Pieterse | 7.25 | - | 53 | 20/1 |
| 7 | Twice The Flo | 2 b. f | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr L Nhlapo | 7.35 | 54 | 50 | 50/1 |
| 8 | Sundrop | 6 b. m | 57.0kg | 7 | Mr K G Steyn | 17.1 | 51 | 48 | 80/1 |
| 9 | Florida Hills | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 28.35 | - | 41 | 40/1 |
| 10 | Happiness Is | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr J Gates | 28.85 | 39 | 29 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
96.34s
Average Time
97.81s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R737,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Kala | 1 | 64 | 73 | + 7 | + 2 | |
| Twice A Saint | 2 | 58 | 64 | -1 | + 7 | |
| American Dazzler | 3 | 58 | 59 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Guerra | 4 | - | 86 | - | + 2 | - |
| Fiery Cliffs | 5 | 64 | 60 | -3 | -1 | |
| Follow The Band | 6 | - | 53 | - | -2 | - |
| Twice The Flo | 7 | 54 | 50 | -3 | -1 | |
| Sundrop | 8 | 51 | 48 | -6 | + 3 | |
| Florida Hills | 9 | - | 41 | - | -8 | - |
| Happiness Is | 10 | 39 | 29 | -10 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) HAPPINESS IS (J Gates) was nervous in the stalls and rushed the front gates. b) HAPPINESS IS (J Gates) and FOLLOW THE BAND (G Pieterse) bumped leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) HAPPINESS IS (J Gates) had to be re-saddled at the start, causing a delay. b) At the 1500m FOLLOW THE BAND (G Pieterse) was turned outwards when brushed on the hindquarters by HAPPINESS IS (J Gates), which was tightened for galloping room between FOLLOW THE BAND (G Pieterse), which rolled out marginally and GUERRA (R Fourie), which shifted in slightly. As a consequence, HAPPINESS IS (J Gates) had to be checked away from the heels of GUERRA (R Fourie). Jockey R Fourie appeared before the Board and was advised to be more aware of runners to his inside in similar circumstances. c) SUNDROP (K Steyn) proved difficult to settle in the early and middle stages. d) Jockey JP van der Merwe reported that FLORIDA HILLS, which gave ground to the field from the 600m and was not persevered with from the 300m, coughed in running. The veterinary surgeon was requested to examine this colt. e) 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/s of FIERY CLIFFS. Assistant Trainer Mr FJ Jacobs, acting on behalf of Trainer GD Smith, signed an Admission of Guilt and Trainer GD Smith was fined R250,00. f) BEAU KALA, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer K Mitchley was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) HAPPINESS IS raced with blinkers and pacifiers (declared 08h52 on 20230707) b) SUNDROP raced with blinkers and pacifiers (declared 08h52 on 20230707) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) FLORIDA HILLS - examined post-race. Coughing b) TWICE THE FLO - abnormal respiratory noise & blood in mouth THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS