Race 6: TRACK & BALL GAMING MR 70 HANDICAP (Open)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Monday, 25 September 2023 | 15:35
Distance:
1900m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R92,500
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.5 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:12.5 4yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Flag Bearer | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 60 | 25/2 |
| - | National Dream | 6 b. g | 59.5kg (61.0) | 4 | - | - | - | 68 | 83/100 |
| 1st | Head Gardener | 3 b. g | 48.0kg (52.0) | 3 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | - | 52 | 66 | 17/2 |
| 2nd | Pascali | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr C R Maujean | 1.4 | 65 | 68 | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Dance To The Music | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.45 | 65 | 61 | 33/10 |
| 4 | Bayview Express TF | 5 b. g | 56.5kg | 6 | Mr G J Lerena | 2.05 | 63 | 62 | 9/4 |
| 5 | Silly Fella | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr K Matsunyane | 2.95 | 51 | 51 | 17/2 |
| 6 | King Of Seville | 2 b. c | 52.5kg (56.5) | 2 | Mr K J Lihaba | 14.75 | 82 | 65 | 5/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
115.76s
Average Time
116.15s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R792,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Gardener | 1 | 52 | 66 | + 7 | + 7 | |
| Pascali | 2 | 65 | 68 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Dance To The Music | 3 | 65 | 61 | -1 | -3 | |
| Bayview Express | 4 | 63 | 62 | -1 | ||
| Silly Fella | 5 | 51 | 51 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| King Of Seville | 6 | 82 | 65 | -5 | -12 | |
| Flag Bearer | None | - | 60 | - | -188 | - |
| National Dream | None | - | 68 | - | -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) SILLY FELLA (K Matsunyane) lost 1 length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED : a) Jockey G Lerena reported that BAYVIEW EXPRESS changed stride continually in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) In view of the performance of KING OF SEVILLE (*K J Lihaba) (14.75 lengths, 5/1 in the betting), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. Assistant Trainer J Buckler acting on behalf of Trainer G S Kotzen will be asked to report back on the condition of KING OF SEVILLE on return to stables. c) Trainer K Naidoo was questioned regarding the improved performance of HEAD GARDENER (*B Plaatjies) in today's race compared to this geldings previous run. He explained that in his opinion, the fitment of the blinkers accounted for the improvement. He has undertaken to race HEAD GARDENER similarly equipped in the future. d) HEAD GARDENER (*B Plaatjies), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer K Naidoo advised (DZ). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) HEAD GARDENER raced equipped with blinkers (advised 25.09.2023/08h22). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) BAYVIEW EXPRESS : Nothing obvious detected. b) KING OF SEVILLE : Nothing obvious detected. c) DANCE TO THE MUSIC : Coughing. SCRATCHINGS : a) NATIONAL DREAM : Under Veterinary Treatment (Trainer - 23.09.2023/13h22). Rule 53.5 applies. b) FLAG BEARER : Lame left front (Trainer - 23.09.2023/10h11). Rule 53.5 applies. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None.