Race 3: TAB 4RACING APP MAIDEN PLATE (For Maidens R15 000 Win Bonus ROA Members)

FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 05 January 2024 | 13:40

Distance: 1600m
Going: Good
Stakes: R70,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
- Gangster Boss 3 b. c 60.0kg 10 Mr R Khathi - - 55 16/1
- Duke Orsino 3 b. c 59.0kg 2 Mr D L Ashby - - 10 50/1
1st Give Us A Smile 2 b. g 59.0kg 5 Mr L Mxothwa - 74 67 3/1
2nd Mo Flow 3 b. g 59.0kg 4 Mr M A Yeni 0.05 63 66 17/2
3rd Master Of Defense 3 b. g 60.0kg 3 Mr M Mjoka 0.1 59 63 33/1
4 Regazzo Grande 2 b. c 59.0kg 6 Mr R D Fourie 0.6 63 72 16/1
5 Jet Bund TF 2 b. c 56.5kg (59.0) 7 Mr K J Lihaba 2.85 79 64 91/100
6 Shunmyo 3 b. g 60.0kg 8 Mr C R Maujean 8.35 47 45 40/1
7 Countessofthestars 2 ch. f 56.0kg 9 Mr D W Schwarz 8.4 45 40 66/1
8 Slainte Mhath 4 b. g 59.0kg 2 Mr R Danielson 13.15 61 81 10/1
9 Thunder Force 3 b. g 59.0kg 1 Mr Y Ramzan 45.4 - 10 100/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
98.3s
Average Time
99.4s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R570,500

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Give Us A Smile 1 74 67 -7 + 7 -14
Mo Flow 2 63 66 +3 -1 + 4
Master Of Defense 3 59 63 +4 -1 + 5
Regazzo Grande 4 63 72 +9 -1 + 10
Jet Bund 5 79 64 -15 -1 -14
Shunmyo 6 47 45 -2 -3 + 1
Countessofthestars 7 45 40 -5 -3 -2
Slainte Mhath 8 61 81 +20 -5 + 25
Thunder Force 9 - 10 - -8 -
Gangster Boss None - 55 - -188 -
Duke Orsino None - 10 - -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a)	DUKE ORSINO (D Ashby) reared in the stalls, was taken out, examined by the course Veterinary Surgeon and withdrawn, causing a delay.
b)	THUNDER FORCE (Y Ramzan) was stubborn loading and thereafter jumped awkwardly, losing one length.
c)	SHUNMYO (C Maujean) was nervous in the stalls and jumped awkwardly.
d)	COUNTESSOFTHESTARS (D Schwarz) was nervous in the stalls.
e)	MO FLOW (M Yeni), GIVE US A SMILE (L Mxothwa) and JET BUND (*KJ Lihaba) jumped slow, losing one length.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	Shortly after the start GIVE US A SMILE (L Mxothwa) and MO FLOW (M Yeni) brushed.
b)	In view of the performance of THUNDER FORCE (Y Ramzan), which raced green, gave ground to the field from the 800m and finished tailed off, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. 
c)	In view of the report from the Starter regarding DUKE ORSINO (D Ashby), this colt'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: 06/01/2024 to 12/01/2024 inclusive). DUKE ORSINO may not be presented for re-passing during this period.
d)	GIVE US A SMILE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SB Kotzen was advised. (LM)

JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	Nil

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER 

a)	Nil

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:

a)	THUNDER FORCE - examined post-race. Abnormal respiratory noise
b)	JET BUND - scalp wound left hind

SCRATCHED:

a)	GANGSTER BOSS - speedy cut left fore. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 08h51 on 20240105)
b)	DUKE ORSINO - injured in the stalls. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 13h42 on 20240105)