Race 5: 4RACING SUN CHARIOT HANDICAP (For Fillies and Mares - Non-Black Type)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 23 December 2023 | 14:45
Distance:
2400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R150,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:8.0 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:11.0 4yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | United Council | 5 b. m | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr S Khumalo | - | 89 | 100 | 6/1 |
| 2nd | Special Charm | 3 b. f | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr P Mxoli | 0.75 | 81 | 104 | 10/1 |
| 3rd | Namaqua Blossom TF | 3 ch. f | 54.5kg | 2 | Mr K A Brewer | 6.0 | 80 | 75 | 28/10 |
| 4 | Opera Glass | 4 ch. f | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr G J Lerena | 8.5 | 89 | 81 | 6/1 |
| 5 | Flying First Class | 4 b. f | 57.0kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | 8.55 | 83 | 82 | 7/1 |
| 6 | Princess Kesh | 3 b. f | 53.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 8.65 | 75 | 77 | 25/2 |
| 7 | Apache Fighter | 4 b. f | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 20.0 | 86 | 81 | 28/10 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
156.22s
Total Pool
R1,305,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Council | 1 | 89 | 100 | + 7 | + 4 | |
| Special Charm | 2 | 81 | 104 | -1 | + 24 | |
| Namaqua Blossom | 3 | 80 | 75 | -3 | -2 | |
| Opera Glass | 4 | 89 | 81 | -3 | -5 | |
| Flying First Class | 5 | 83 | 82 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Princess Kesh | 6 | 75 | 77 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Apache Fighter | 7 | 86 | 81 | -7 | + 2 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) OPERA GLASS (G Lerena) and SPECIAL CHARM (P Mxoli) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) APACHE FIGHTER (M Yeni) came under pressure at the 600m, thereafter this mare took a number of awkward strides at the 300m and commenced to give ground to the field. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) Jockey K Matsunyane reported that PRINCESS KESH choked up in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. c) UNITED COUNCIL (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer R R Sage advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) APACHE FIGHTER in season. b) PRINCESS KESH choked up; post race distress; fatigued. c) NAMAQUA BLOSSOM stirrup rub right-hand side. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.