Race 2: Catch KZN Racing via live streaming on www.galloptv.co.za MR 70 HANDICAP (Open)

GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Monday, 24 July 2023 | 13:00

Distance: 1700m
Going: Standard
Stakes: R97,500
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:10.5 3yrs:1.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:3.5

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
1st Cupid's Song 4 b. g 61.0kg 4 Mr R D Fourie - 72 79 13/2
2nd Little Prince TF 3 ch. g 60.0kg 6 Mr S Khumalo 0.8 70 73 5/2
3rd Purpleninjaturtle 4 b. g 55.5kg (57.0) 3 Miss R A Venniker 1.9 85 78 4/1
4 Luthuli 5 b. h 62.0kg 7 Mr A Mgudlwa 2.5 77 74 28/10
5 Majestic Power 3 b. c 56.5kg 5 Mr C F Dicken 4.2 63 63 25/2
6 Thunder Masala 3 b. g 56.0kg 1 Mr C R Maujean 6.1 62 50 20/1
7 Immeasurable 5 b. g 61.0kg 2 Mr M A Yeni 6.9 72 72 10/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
102.84s
Total Pool
R790,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Cupid's Song 1 72 79 +7 + 7
Little Prince 2 70 73 +3 -1 + 4
Purpleninjaturtle 3 85 78 -7 -1 -6
Luthuli 4 77 74 -3 -1 -2
Majestic Power 5 63 63 0 -2 + 2
Thunder Masala 6 62 50 -12 -3 -9
Immeasurable 7 72 72 0 -3 + 3
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:  
a)	A fair start.
  
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a)	THUNDER MASALA (C Maujean) over-raced in the early stages.
b)	At the 1400m, MAJESTIC POWER (C F Dicken) was inconvenienced when racing in close proximity to the heels of LUTHULI (A Mgudlwa) which rolled in. Jockey A Mgudlwa (LUTHULI) appeared before the Board with regard to this incident and was advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear of other runners when shifting ground in races in future.
c)	At the 1300m, in a slow run race in the early stages, IMMEASURABLE (M Yeni) which was over-racing in the early and middle stages was eased when awkwardly placed on the heels of PURPLENINJATURTLE (*R A Venniker).
d)	CUPID'S SONG (R Fourie) which was over-racing in the early stages, was allowed to improve around the field at the 1200m and took up a forward position passing the 1000m.
e)	PURPLENINJATURTLE (*R A Venniker) and MAJESTIC POWER (C F Dicken) came together and brushed at the 300m. 
f)	In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning IMMEASURABLE, and in terms of Rule 93.1, this gelding is suspended for a period of 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority.  Suspension dates (25.07.2023 - 22.09.2023). Trainer P V Lafferty was advised (RS).
g)	CUPID'S SONG (R Fourie), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A J Rivalland advised (DZ).
JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES :
a)	Nil.

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER :
a)	IMMEASURABLE : Change of colours - All marigold. (Ownership remains the same).
  

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : 
a)	IMMEASURABLE : Bilateral epistaxis. 60 day suspension confirmed.
b)	PURPLENINJATURTLE : Mouth injury.

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS : 

DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
a)	None