Race 7: KHAYA STABLES DIADEM STAKES (Grade 2) (Weight For Age plus Penalties)

KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 24 February 2024 | 15:35

Distance: 1200m

Going: Good

Stakes: R600,000

Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5

Race Results

Pos	Horse	A.C.S.	Weight	Draw	Jockey	Len	MR	CMR	Odds
-	Surjay	3 b. c	59.0kg	2	Mr L Mxothwa	-	-	121	8/1
1st	Thunderstruck TF	2 b. c	59.0kg	8	Mr R D Fourie	-	124	128	83/100
2nd	Future Variety	4 ch. g	56.0kg	9	Mr M A Winnaar	0.3	106	116	8/1
3rd	Bereave	4 b. g	60.0kg	2	Mr P C Orffer	0.6	122	111	7/1
4	Cosmic Highway	3 b. c	60.0kg	3	Mr C Zackey	0.65	117	115	6/1
5	Rio Querari	5 b. g	59.0kg	1	Mr D Muscutt	1.15	118	116	33/1
6	We're Jamming	5 b. g	59.0kg	5	Mr J P van der Merwe	1.9	110	108	80/1
7	Waterberry Lane	6 b. g	59.0kg	4	Mr S D Veale	2.2	112	108	100/1
8	Countdown	2 b. c	59.0kg	6	Mr M A Yeni	2.5	107	106	40/1
9	Silver Falcon	6 b. g	59.0kg	7	Mr G van Niekerk	2.8	116	106	8/1

Race Timing

Winning Time

70.55s

Average Time

71.92s

Difference

%.2fs

Total Pool

R4,490,000

View Official NHA Assessment

Rating Analysis

Horse	Pos	MR Before	MR After	Official Δ	Expected Δ	Discrepancy
Thunderstruck	1	124	128	+4	+ 7	-3
Future Variety	2	106	116	+10	-1	+ 11
Bereave	3	122	111	-11	-1	-10
Cosmic Highway	4	117	115	-2	-1	-1
Rio Querari	5	118	116	-2	-1	-1
We're Jamming	6	110	108	-2	-1	-1
Waterberry Lane	7	112	108	-4	-1	-3
Countdown	8	107	106	-1	-1
Silver Falcon	9	116	106	-10	-1	-9
Surjay	None	-	121	-	-203	-

Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:

a)	WE'RE JAMMING (JP van der Merwe) jumped slow, losing one length and thereafter was slow into stride.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	At the 200m BEREAVE (C Orffer), which was hanging out, was brushed on the hindquarters by COSMIC HIGHWAY (C Zackey). Thereafter BEREAVE (C Orffer), which continued to hang out, shifted out slightly and brushed COSMIC HIGHWAY (C Zackey) at the 100m.
b)	Leaving the 200m, WATERBERRY LANE (S Veale) was carried in and was briefly crowded for galloping room on the inside of SILVER FALCON (G van Niekerk), which shifted in. Shortly after this incident, SILVER FALCON (G van Niekerk) was steadied and then switched out to continue its run in anticipation of the available run between THUNDERSTRUCK (R Fourie) and FUTURE VARIETY (M Winnaar) closing. Jockey G van Niekerk appeared before the Board, was shown this incident and was advised that he needs to ensure that he is not an influence on other horses and riders in races. He was further advised that his race riding record concerning interference is poor and if he continues to show a disregard for his fellow riders and horses, more severe penalties will be instituted against him.
c)	Jockey G van Niekerk reported that SILVER FALCON did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
d)	Jockey D Muscutt (RIO QUERARI) appeared before the Board and was shown the patrol film, where it was pointed out to him that he had ceased with his riding abruptly before the finish line. The Stewards advised him that, in their opinion, he had not compromised his final finishing position by stopping with his riding and that it appeared that he had misjudged the position of the finish line. Mr Muscutt conceded that this observation was factual. The Stewards advised him to ensure that he rides to the finish line.
e)	THUNDERSTRUCK, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SG Tarry was advised. (WM)
f)	FUTURE VARIETY, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Bass-Robinson was advised. (WM)
JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	Nil

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER

a)	Nil

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:

a)	SILVER FALCON - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected
b)	FUTURE VARIETY - scalp wound left hind

SCRATCHED:

a)	SURJAY - abscess left hind. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 08h04 on 20240224)