Race 8: NEXT FAIRVIEW RACEMEETING FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER MR 66 HANDICAP (Open)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 19 December 2023 | 16:35
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R71,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Guerra | 4 b. g | 60.5kg | 1 | Mr R D Fourie | - | - | 86 | 3/1 |
| 1st | American Dream | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | - | 64 | 81 | 8/1 |
| 2nd | Bennelong Point | 2 ch. g | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr S Khumalo | 1.25 | 64 | 58 | 8/1 |
| 3rd | Clap Of Thunder TF | 3 b. g | 61.0kg | 1 | Mr Y Ramzan | 2.25 | 68 | 66 | 5/1 |
| 4 | Watch Tower | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr D W Schwarz | 3.5 | 76 | 68 | 6/1 |
| 5 | Hallerbos | 3 b. c | 59.5kg | 4 | Mr R Khathi | 4.75 | 65 | 57 | 6/1 |
| 6 | Arturo | 2 ch. c | 56.5kg | 5 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 5.0 | 69 | 76 | 25/1 |
| 7 | Pedro | 6 b. g | 60.5kg | 2 | Mr D L Ashby | 6.0 | 67 | 72 | 5/1 |
| 8 | Duke Of Orange | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 9 | Mr E W Webber | 6.5 | 59 | 53 | 25/2 |
| 9 | Phantomoftheforest | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr C R Maujean | 9.0 | 64 | 50 | 9/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
84.43s
Average Time
83.05s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R594,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Dream | 1 | 64 | 81 | + 7 | + 10 | |
| Bennelong Point | 2 | 64 | 58 | -1 | -5 | |
| Clap Of Thunder | 3 | 68 | 66 | -1 | -1 | |
| Watch Tower | 4 | 76 | 68 | -2 | -6 | |
| Hallerbos | 5 | 65 | 57 | -2 | -6 | |
| Arturo | 6 | 69 | 76 | -2 | + 9 | |
| Pedro | 7 | 67 | 72 | -3 | + 8 | |
| Duke Of Orange | 8 | 59 | 53 | -3 | -3 | |
| Phantomoftheforest | 9 | 64 | 50 | -4 | -10 | |
| Guerra | None | - | 86 | - | -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) GUERRA (R Fourie) was fractious in the stalls and broke free from the Handlers while being removed from the stalls in order to facilitate a veterinary inspection. Thereafter, GUERRA (R Fourie) bolted back to the saddling area and was subsequently withdrawn, causing a delay. b) DUKE OF ORANGE (E Webber) jumped slow, losing two lengths. c) PEDRO (D Ashby), ARTURO (X Ndlovu) and PHANTOMOFTHEFOREST (C Maujean) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At the 500m PEDRO (D Ashby) brushed the inside running rail, rolled out and made contact with DUKE OF ORANGE (E Webber). b) WATCH TOWER (D Schwarz) and DUKE OF ORANGE (E Webber) were hanging in in the straight. c) Jockey C Maujean reported that, in his opinion, the performance of PHANTOMOFTHEFOREST was disappointing. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) In view of the report from the Starter regarding GUERRA (R Fourie), this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as he proves to be tractable with a companion. (Suspension dates: 20/12/2023 to 26/12/2023 inclusive). GUERRA may not be presented for re-passing during this period. e) AMERICAN DREAM, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer GD Smith was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) D Schwarz rode WATCH TOWER (declared 15h54 on 20231219) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PHANTOMOFTHEFOREST - examined post-race. Abnormal respiratory noise SCRATCHED: a) GUERRA - bolted (declared 16h38 on 20231219)