Race 7: RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MR 97 DIVIDED HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 23 March 2024 | 15:35
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R140,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:6.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Viva Brazil | 3 b. c | 53.0kg | 6 | Mr K A Brewer | - | 92 | 94 | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Raffles | 2 b. c | 60.5kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | 0.05 | 98 | 105 | 11/2 |
| 3rd | Poorlittlerichgirl | 3 b. f | 53.5kg | 7 | Mr K Matsunyane | 0.1 | 84 | 84 | 10/1 |
| 4 | Willow's Wish | 4 b. g | 58.5kg | 9 | Mr P J Strydom | 2.75 | 94 | 96 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Total Surrender | 5 b. g | 53.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 3.65 | 83 | 74 | 16/1 |
| 6 | Trois Trois Quatre TF | 5 b. g | 55.5kg | 10 | Mr M A Yeni | 4.25 | 88 | 87 | 9/4 |
| 7 | Battleground | 5 b. g | 54.0kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | 5.25 | 85 | 92 | 50/1 |
| 8 | Kwazzi's Lady | 4 b. f | 53.5kg | 4 | Mr D de Gouveia | 8.25 | 84 | 82 | 40/1 |
| 9 | Home Of The Brave | 2 b. c | 57.5kg | 8 | Mr D W Schwarz | 11.0 | 92 | 97 | 7/1 |
| 10 | River Romeo | 2 b. c | 58.0kg (62.0) | 3 | Mr T J Mayhew | 99.99 | 101 | 94 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
125.34s
Average Time
124.32s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,012,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Brazil | 1 | 92 | 94 | + 7 | -5 | |
| Raffles | 2 | 98 | 105 | -1 | + 8 | |
| Poorlittlerichgirl | 3 | 84 | 84 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Willow's Wish | 4 | 94 | 96 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Total Surrender | 5 | 83 | 74 | -2 | -7 | |
| Trois Trois Quatre | 6 | 88 | 87 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Battleground | 7 | 85 | 92 | -2 | + 9 | |
| Kwazzi's Lady | 8 | 84 | 82 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Home Of The Brave | 9 | 92 | 97 | -4 | + 9 | |
| River Romeo | 10 | 101 | 94 | -10 | + 3 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) RAFFLES (G Lerena) was stubborn loading. b) TROIS TROIS QUATRE (M Yeni) was slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) POORLITTLERICHGIRL (K Matsunyane) hung in from the 400m. b) VIVA BRAZIL (K A Brewer) hung in from the 200m. c) At approximately the 200m, KWAZZI'S LADY (D De Gouveia) and WILLOW'S WISH (P Strydom) were carried in by TOTAL SURRENDER (P Mxoli), which shifted in away from the crop and was corrected. d) Apprentice T Mayhew (RIVER ROMEO) did not persevere with his riding from the 600m. Thereafter Apprentice T Mayhew reported that this gelding did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) VIVA BRAZIL (K A Brewer), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M N Houdalakis advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) TOTAL SURRENDER was ridden by Jockey P Mxoli (declared 23 March 2024 at 15H30). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) RIVER ROMEO overreach left front; cast its left front shoe in running. b) BATTLEGROUND brush wound left hind; stirrup rub right side. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.