Race 8: WILGERBOSDRIFT H F OPPENHEIMER HORSE CHESTNUT STAKES (Grade 1) (Weight for Age)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 02 March 2024 | 16:10
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R1,500,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.0 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Winchester Mansion | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 8 | - | - | - | 129 | 14/1 |
| 1st | Main Defender TF | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr C J Habib | - | 121 | 130 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Dave The King | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr P J Strydom | 2.75 | 122 | 128 | 8/1 |
| 3rd | Princess Calla | 4 b. f | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr R D Fourie | 4.75 | 127 | 127 | 18/10 |
| 4 | Cousin Casey | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 13 | Mr G van Niekerk | 5.25 | 123 | 125 | 16/1 |
| 5 | Son Of Raj | 5 ch. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | 5.5 | 115 | 116 | 66/1 |
| 6 | At My Command | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr L Mxothwa | 8.5 | 126 | 116 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Puerto Manzano (ARG) | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | 14.75 | 125 | 119 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Sugar Mountain | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr R Danielson | 20.25 | 115 | 122 | 20/1 |
| 9 | Safe Passage | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 20.5 | 116 | 108 | 50/1 |
| 10 | Melech | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr M A Yeni | 21.5 | 117 | 118 | 20/1 |
| 11 | Mk's Pride | 4 ch. c | 60.0kg | 12 | Mr C R Maujean | 22.5 | 116 | 116 | 100/1 |
| 12 | Back In Business | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr P Mxoli | 23.5 | 90 | 114 | 66/1 |
| 13 | Cosmic Highway | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr C Zackey | 25.0 | 117 | 115 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
98.47s
Average Time
97.46s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R5,565,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Defender | 1 | 121 | 130 | + 7 | + 2 | |
| Dave The King | 2 | 122 | 128 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Princess Calla | 3 | 127 | 127 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Cousin Casey | 4 | 123 | 125 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Son Of Raj | 5 | 115 | 116 | -2 | + 3 | |
| At My Command | 6 | 126 | 116 | -3 | -7 | |
| Puerto Manzano (ARG) | 7 | 125 | 119 | -5 | -1 | |
| Sugar Mountain | 8 | 115 | 122 | -7 | + 14 | |
| Safe Passage | 9 | 116 | 108 | -7 | -1 | |
| Melech | 10 | 117 | 118 | -8 | + 9 | |
| Mk's Pride | 11 | 116 | 116 | 0 | -8 | + 8 |
| Back In Business | 12 | 90 | 114 | -8 | + 32 | |
| Cosmic Highway | 13 | 117 | 115 | -9 | + 7 | |
| Winchester Mansion | None | - | 129 | - | -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) MAIN DEFENDER (C Habib) threw its head down as the start was effected. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) MK'S PRIDE (C Maujean) raced wide, without cover around the turn and into the straight. b) MAIN DEFENDER (C Habib) shifted both ways away from the crop from the 300m. c) Approaching the 200m, COUSIN CASEY (G van Niekerk), which was directed inwards to continue its run, bumped SON OF RAJ (K Matsunyane), which was carried out marginally by SUGAR MOUNTAIN (R Danielson). d) In view of the performance of SUGAR MOUNTAIN (R Danielson), (distance 20,25 lengths, betting 20/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) In view of the performance of MELECH (M Yeni), (distance 21,50 lengths, betting 20/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) In view of the performance of COSMIC HIGHWAY (C Zackey), (distance 25,00 lengths, betting 33/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. g) Jockey G Lerena reported that PUERTO MANZANO did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. h) MAIN DEFENDER (C Habib), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A P Peter advised (MduP). i) DAVE THE KING (P Strydom), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer D de Kock was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) SUGAR MOUNTAIN was ridden by Jockey R Danielson (declared 28 February 2024 at 08H47). b) SON OF RAJ was ridden by Jockey K Matsunyane (declared 2 March 2024 at 13H58). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. Race 8 contd. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SUGAR MOUNTAIN examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) MELECH examined post race, nothing obvious detected. c) COSMIC HIGHWAY examined post race, nothing obvious detected. d) PUERTO MANZANO lame left front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer J J van Vuuren advised (MB). e) DAVE THE KING abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) WINCHESTER MANSION abnormal blood count (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.