Race 4: DRAKENSTEIN STUD MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies and Mares)

KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 02 December 2023 | 13:50

Distance: 1600m

Going: Good

Stakes: R120,000

Race Results

Pos	Horse	A.C.S.	Weight	Draw	Jockey	Len	MR	CMR	Odds
-	Goddex Aphaea	2 ch. f	60.0kg	7	Mr A D Andrews	-	-	58	125/1
1st	Eternal Optimist	2 b. f	59.0kg	4	Mr G M Cheyne	-	78	62	20/1
2nd	Two A Penny	2 b. f	59.0kg	7	Mr P C Orffer	0.2	78	85	6/1
3rd	Sun Spectacular	4 b. f	59.0kg	3	Mr J P van der Merwe	1.2	77	69	16/1
4	Cicadidae	4 b. f	59.0kg	8	Mr G J Lerena	1.6	68	81	50/1
5	Flamboyant Flyer	4 ch. f	59.0kg	14	Mr G Wright	2.35	76	77	50/1
6	Devilishlygorgeous	4 gr. f	59.0kg	1	Mr K Matsunyane	2.85	76	64	8/1
7	Fairfield	2 b. f	59.0kg	5	Mr R Danielson	3.25	-	69	25/1
8	National Disgrace	2 b. f	59.0kg	10	Mr L Mxothwa	3.3	76	69	20/1
9	Qhawekazi TF	3 b. f	59.0kg	9	Mr R D Fourie	3.6	81	78	5/2
10	Saint Brigid	3 b. f	59.0kg	6	Mr D L Ashby	3.9	-	80	14/1
11	Gimmethelimelight	2 b. f	59.0kg	2	Mr G van Niekerk	4.3	80	68	3/1
12	Tokyo Princess	2 b. f	59.0kg	13	Mr A Arries	6.8	71	67	100/1
13	Wedding Bells	2 b. f	59.0kg	11	Mr C Zackey	7.55	75	52	20/1
14	Redroseoflancaster	2 b. f	59.0kg	12	Mr M A Winnaar	9.55	66	54	125/1

Race Timing

Winning Time

100.45s

Average Time

101.37s

Difference

%.2fs

Total Pool

R3,245,000

View Official NHA Assessment

Rating Analysis

Horse	Pos	MR Before	MR After	Official Δ	Expected Δ	Discrepancy
Eternal Optimist	1	78	62	-16	+ 7	-23
Two A Penny	2	78	85	+7	-1	+ 8
Sun Spectacular	3	77	69	-8	-1	-7
Cicadidae	4	68	81	+13	-1	+ 14
Flamboyant Flyer	5	76	77	+1	-1	+ 2
Devilishlygorgeous	6	76	64	-12	-1	-11
Fairfield	7	-	69	-	-9	-
National Disgrace	8	76	69	-7	-2	-5
Qhawekazi	9	81	78	-3	-2	-1
Saint Brigid	10	-	80	-	-15	-
Gimmethelimelight	11	80	68	-12	-2	-10
Tokyo Princess	12	71	67	-4	-3	-1
Wedding Bells	13	75	52	-23	-3	-20
Redroseoflancaster	14	66	54	-12	-4	-8
Goddex Aphaea	None	-	58	-	-193	-

Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:

a)	GODDEX APHAEA (A Andrews) refused to load and was withdrawn, causing a delay.
b)	FLAMBOYANT FLYER (G Wright) was slow into stride.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	At the 1100 SAINT BRIGID (D Ashby) rolled out away from the inside running rail, clipped the heels of CICADIDAE (G Lerena) and stumbled, losing momentum.
b)	At the 400m QHAWEKAZI (R Fourie) was directed outwards to avoid racing onto the heels of FAIRFIELD (R Danielson).
c)	In the concluding stages, a tiring REDROSEOFLANCASTER (M Winnaar), which had raced prominently in the early stages, was steadied when awkwardly placed on the outside of NATIONAL DISGRACE (L Mxothwa).
d)	In view of the report from the Starter regarding GODDEX APHAEA (A Andrews), this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as she proves to be tractable with a companion. (Suspension dates: 03/12/2023 to 09/12/2023 inclusive). GODDEX APHAEA may not be presented for re-passing during this period.
e)	ETERNAL OPTIMIST, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AE Sands was advised. (SC)
	
JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	WEDDING BELLS raced with cheek pieces (declared 09h34 on 20231201)

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER

a)	Nil

THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS

SCRATCHED:

a)	GODDEX APHAEA - intractable (declared 13h52 on 20231202)