Race 9: NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING SATURDAY 30 DECEMBER FM 90 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 23 December 2023 | 17:05
Distance:
1160m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R110,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:6.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cullinan Blue | 2 b. f | 58.5kg | 8 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | 95 | 106 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Gimmealight | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 7 | Mr J Penny | 3.25 | 87 | 77 | 33/1 |
| 3rd | Virgin River TF | 5 b. m | 55.0kg | 10 | Mr C J Habib | 3.75 | 80 | 95 | 33/20 |
| 4 | Mythical Dream | 5 b. m | 59.5kg | 9 | Mr G J Lerena | 4.75 | 89 | 88 | 14/1 |
| 5 | Lucy In The Sky | 4 b. f | 58.5kg | 6 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.5 | 87 | 74 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Storm Player | 3 b. f | 55.5kg | 5 | Mr S Khumalo | 8.5 | 89 | 75 | 25/2 |
| 7 | Sea Anemone | 5 b. m | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr D W Schwarz | 8.55 | 86 | 81 | 16/1 |
| 8 | In The Beginning | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr C R Maujean | 11.75 | 90 | 91 | 16/1 |
| 9 | Second Breath | 2 b. f | 58.5kg | 2 | Mr K A Brewer | 12.5 | 87 | 79 | 25/2 |
| 10 | Grape Shot | 2 b. f | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr M A Yeni | 15.0 | 81 | 69 | 10/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
68.46s
Average Time
67.03s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,305,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullinan Blue | 1 | 95 | 106 | + 7 | + 4 | |
| Gimmealight | 2 | 87 | 77 | -2 | -8 | |
| Virgin River | 3 | 80 | 95 | -2 | + 17 | |
| Mythical Dream | 4 | 89 | 88 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Lucy In The Sky | 5 | 87 | 74 | -2 | -11 | |
| Storm Player | 6 | 89 | 75 | -3 | -11 | |
| Sea Anemone | 7 | 86 | 81 | -3 | -2 | |
| In The Beginning | 8 | 90 | 91 | -4 | + 5 | |
| Second Breath | 9 | 87 | 79 | -5 | -3 | |
| Grape Shot | 10 | 81 | 69 | -6 | -6 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) During the loading process, the front gate of SEA ANEMONE (D Schwarz) opened for no apparent reason resulting in this filly exiting through the front of the stalls. SEA ANEMONE was restrained by Jockey D Schwarz, returned to the start, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, declared fit to race and reloaded. b) In the concluding stages, SEA ANEMONE (D Schwarz) was bumped in by STORM PLAYER (S Khumalo), which rolled in. c) Jockey C Maujean reported that IN THE BEGINNING took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) In view of the performance of SECOND BREATH (K A Brewer), (distance 12,50 lengths, betting 25/2), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) CULLINAN BLUE (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer J Crawford, acting on behalf of Trainer B Crawford, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) IN THE BEGINNING not striding out left hind. b) SECOND BREATH examined post race, nothing obvious detected. c) STORM PLAYER fatigued. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.