Race 5: BOOK A TABLE CALL 0116811796 MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 15 July 2023 | 14:20
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R75,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Striking Angel | 2 b. f | 54.5kg | 3 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 68 | 4/1 |
| - | Exhale | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr D de Gouveia | - | - | 66 | 25/1 |
| 1st | New Mexico | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr J P van der Merwe | - | - | 83 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Policy Of Truth | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.05 | - | 71 | 28/10 |
| 3rd | Viva Spirit TF | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr G J Lerena | 2.25 | - | 72 | 17/10 |
| 4 | Care Taker | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 5 | Mr K de Melo | 2.55 | - | 76 | 15/2 |
| 5 | Callaburn | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr C Zackey | 2.85 | - | 52 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Levitator | 5 ch. m | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr D W Schwarz | 3.25 | 45 | 60 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Daring Act | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.55 | - | 60 | 5/1 |
| 8 | Sugar Blast | 2 ch. c | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr K A Brewer | 4.5 | - | 102 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
73.51s
Average Time
73.53s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R700,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1 | - | 83 | - | + 30 | - |
| Policy Of Truth | 2 | - | 71 | - | + 20 | - |
| Viva Spirit | 3 | - | 72 | - | + 15 | - |
| Care Taker | 4 | - | 76 | - | + 2 | - |
| Callaburn | 5 | - | 52 | - | 0 | - |
| Levitator | 6 | 45 | 60 | -2 | + 17 | |
| Daring Act | 7 | - | 60 | - | -4 | - |
| Sugar Blast | 8 | - | 102 | - | -6 | - |
| Striking Angel | None | - | 68 | - | -188 | - |
| Exhale | None | - | 66 | - | -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) NEW MEXICO (J P van der Merwe) was stubborn loading. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer A G Laird was advised (GT). b) SUGAR BLAST (*K A Brewer) was stubborn loading. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer M F de Kock is to be advised (GT). c) CARE TAKER (K de Melo) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. d) CALLABURN (C Zackey), POLICY OF TRUTH (M Yeni) and VIVA SPIRIT (G Lerena) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) CARE TAKER (K de Melo) hung in from the 200m. b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to NEW MEXICO, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 16 July 2023 to 22 July 2023. NEW MEXICO may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer A G Laird was advised. c) In view of the Starter's report with regard to SUGAR BLAST, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 16 July 2023 to 22 July 2023. SUGAR BLAST may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer M F de Kock is to be advised. d) NEW MEXICO (J P van der Merwe), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A G Laird advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) LEVITATOR raced with a tongue tie on (declared 13 July 2023 at 13H14). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) NEW MEXICO cast its right front shoe in running. b) CARE TAKER scalp wound left hind. SCRATCHED: a) EXHALE coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) STRIKING ANGEL lame left front (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.