Race 5: 4RACING.TV MR 81 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 08 July 2023 | 14:25
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:7.5 3yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Pendragon | 5 b. g | 56.5kg | 5 | - | - | - | 73 | 25/2 |
| - | Iron Sky | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 8 | - | - | - | 61 | 7/1 |
| 1st | Covert Operator TF | 6 b. g | 56.5kg | 6 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 74 | 77 | 7/2 |
| 2nd | Black Egret | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr C J Habib | 1.25 | 82 | 90 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Munchkin | 5 b. g | 59.5kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | 2.0 | 81 | 65 | 7/2 |
| 4 | Axel Collins | 5 b. g | 56.5kg | 5 | Mr D W Schwarz | 3.0 | 75 | 55 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Tre Amici | 2 b. c | 52.5kg (55.0) | 4 | Mr S Sosibo | 6.25 | 72 | 64 | 9/2 |
| 6 | King Rahul | 4 b. g | 55.5kg | 2 | Mr S Khumalo | 7.5 | 87 | 63 | 11/2 |
| 7 | Esquevelle | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 7 | Mr K Matsunyane | 8.25 | 80 | 86 | 40/1 |
| 8 | Bronco Blitz | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 8 | Mr R Danielson | 8.5 | 80 | 80 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
58.51s
Average Time
57.24s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R745,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covert Operator | 1 | 74 | 77 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Black Egret | 2 | 82 | 90 | -1 | + 9 | |
| Munchkin | 3 | 81 | 65 | -1 | -15 | |
| Axel Collins | 4 | 75 | 55 | -2 | -18 | |
| Tre Amici | 5 | 72 | 64 | -3 | -5 | |
| King Rahul | 6 | 87 | 63 | -3 | -21 | |
| Esquevelle | 7 | 80 | 86 | -3 | + 9 | |
| Bronco Blitz | 8 | 80 | 80 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Pendragon | None | - | 73 | - | -188 | - |
| Iron Sky | None | - | 61 | - | -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) TRE AMICI (*S Sosibo) was squeezed out shortly after the start. b) AXEL COLLINS (D Schwarz) jumped sharply inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, TRE AMICI (*S Sosibo) was bumped inwards by AXEL COLLINS (D Schwarz), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) At approximately the 250m, a tiring BRONCO BLITZ (R Danielson) was steadied momentarily away from the heels of COVERT OPERATOR (G Lerena), which was directed outwards to continue its run. In view of the performance of BRONCO BLITZ (R Danielson), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) COVERT OPERATOR (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee M Boya advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) BLACK EGRET raced unshod (declared 8 July 2023 at 05H04). b) TRE AMICI raced with a tongue tie on (declared 8 July 2023 at 08H46). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BRONCO BLITZ coughing post race. b) AXEL COLLINS cast its left front shoe in running. c) TRE AMICI coughing post race. SCRATCHED: a) IRON SKY abnormal temperature (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) PENDRAGON lame left hind (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.