Race 4: CARTIER SCEPTRE STAKES (Grade 2) (For Fillies & Mares at Weight For Age + penalties)

KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 06 January 2024 | 14:15

Distance: 1200m
Going: Good
Stakes: R400,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.5

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
- Secret Identity 2 b. f 55.5kg 9 - - - 108 33/1
- Winter Rainfall 4 b. f 55.5kg - - - - 87 -
1st October Morn 2 b. f 55.5kg 3 Mr R Danielson - 107 119 7/1
2nd Asiye Phambili 3 b. f 59.0kg 13 Mr P J Strydom 0.3 105 119 33/1
3rd Kwinta's Light 3 b. f 60.0kg 1 Mr G van Niekerk 1.55 109 109 25/2
4 Shantastic 2 b. f 59.0kg 8 Mr C Zackey 1.65 108 109 33/1
5 Winter Cloud 2 b. f 55.5kg 12 Mr G Wright 1.7 108 114 13/2
6 Golden Hostess 2 b. f 59.0kg 15 Mr A Domeyer 2.0 117 112 17/2
7 Mrs Geriatrix TF 2 ch. f 57.5kg 7 Mr R D Fourie 2.05 112 112 5/2
8 Miss Marguerite 5 b. m 59.0kg 9 Mr G J Lerena 2.45 96 91 66/1
9 Gimme A Shot 2 b. f 60.0kg 5 Mr S Khumalo 2.75 111 110 33/1
10 Double Grand Slam 2 b. f 55.5kg 10 Mr J P van der Merwe 2.95 104 122 33/1
11 Rascova 2 b. f 56.5kg 11 Mr P C Orffer 3.35 110 122 17/2
12 Ripple Effect 2 b. f 55.5kg 16 Mr J M Solomons 4.6 104 102 125/1
13 Just Be Lekker 4 b. f 55.5kg 14 Mr K Matsunyane 6.6 97 113 80/1
14 Kiss Me Captain 2 b. f 59.0kg 6 Mr A D Andrews 6.9 111 112 14/1
15 Three Rocks 2 ch. f 55.5kg 2 Mr L Mxothwa 10.9 109 101 25/2
16 Golden Tatjana 4 ch. f 55.5kg 4 Mr C J Habib 17.9 97 67 66/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
72.93s
Average Time
71.92s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R5,155,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
October Morn 1 107 119 +12 + 7 + 5
Asiye Phambili 2 105 119 +14 -1 + 15
Kwinta's Light 3 109 109 0 -1 + 1
Shantastic 4 108 109 +1 -1 + 2
Winter Cloud 5 108 114 +6 -1 + 7
Golden Hostess 6 117 112 -5 -1 -4
Mrs Geriatrix 7 112 112 0 -1 + 1
Miss Marguerite 8 96 91 -5 -1 -4
Gimme A Shot 9 111 110 -1 -1
Double Grand Slam 10 104 122 +18 -1 + 19
Rascova 11 110 122 +12 -2 + 14
Ripple Effect 12 104 102 -2 -2
Just Be Lekker 13 97 113 +16 -3 + 19
Kiss Me Captain 14 111 112 +1 -3 + 4
Three Rocks 15 109 101 -8 -4 -4
Golden Tatjana 16 97 67 -30 -6 -24
Secret Identity None - 108 - -198 -
Winter Rainfall None - 87 - -198 -
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:

a)	RIPPLE EFFECT (J Solomons) was restless and reared in the stalls.
b)	GOLDEN HOSTESS (A Domeyer) was restless in the stalls and jumped awkwardly, losing one length.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	After the running of Race 3, Jockey M Yeni was re-examined by the course Medical Officer and stood down. Rule 25.12 applied.
b)	Approaching the 400m OCTOBER MORN (R Danielson) was steadied and directed outwards to obtain clear running.
c)	In a tightly bunched field leaving the 400m, GOLDEN TATJANA (C Habib) became unbalanced and had to be steadied when brushed inwards by KWINTA'S LIGHT (G van Niekerk).
d)	Approaching the 100 Jockey JP van der Merwe (DOUBLE GRAND SLAM) hesitated with his riding when close to the heels of OCTOBER MORN (R Danielson).
e)	MRS GERIATRIX (R Fourie) and JUST BE LEKKER (K Matsunyane) were hanging out in the latter stages.
f)	Jockey J Solomons reported that RIPPLE EFFECT made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly.
g)	In view of the report from the Starter regarding RIPPLE EFFECT (J Solomons), 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: 07/01/2024 to 13/01/2024 inclusive). RIPPLE EFFECT may not be presented for re-passing during this period.
h)	OCTOBER MORN, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Bass-Robinson was advised. (SC)
i)	ASIYE PHAMBILI, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer Gareth van Zyl was advised. (WM)
j)	KWINTA'S LIGHT, the third-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SJ Snaith was advised. (WM)
	
JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	G Lerena rode MISS MARGUERITE (declared 15h20 on 20240105)
b)	GOLDEN TATJANA raced with a tongue tie (declared 12h36 on 20240104)
c)	A Andrews rode KISS ME CAPTAIN (declared 13h59 on 20240106)
d)	J Solomons rode RIPPLE EFFECT (declared 14h01 on 20240106)

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER

a)	Nil

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:

a)	RIPPLE EFFECT - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected

SCRATCHED:

a)	SECRET IDENTITY - abnormal blood count. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 14h01 on 20240105)
b)	WINTER RAINFALL - reserve runner (declared 08h15 on 20240106)