Race 4: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE (A) (For all Maidens)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 30 March 2024 | 13:50
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R135,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | And Action | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | 62 | 17/2 |
| 1st | The Playboy Bomber | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr D de Gouveia | - | - | 88 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Breath Of Magic | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr C R Maujean | 3.5 | 69 | 60 | 40/1 |
| 3rd | Strewn Sky | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr G J Lerena | 6.75 | 73 | 69 | 9/2 |
| 4 | Theres A Light TF | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr R D Fourie | 7.0 | 78 | 76 | 4/10 |
| 5 | Apache Son | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 12.5 | - | 89 | 40/1 |
| 6 | American Rebel | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr C J Habib | 16.75 | - | 81 | 66/1 |
| 7 | Paradise Flower | 3 b. f | 53.0kg (57.0) | 4 | Mr N Nastili | 17.5 | 50 | 37 | 150/1 |
| 8 | Viva La Victor | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr P J Strydom | 28.25 | 77 | 62 | 20/1 |
| 9 | Royal Albert | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr N Klink | 28.75 | 44 | 56 | 150/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
89.47s
Average Time
89.79s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R975,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Playboy Bomber | 1 | - | 88 | - | + 25 | - |
| Breath Of Magic | 2 | 69 | 60 | -2 | -7 | |
| Strewn Sky | 3 | 73 | 69 | -3 | -1 | |
| Theres A Light | 4 | 78 | 76 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Apache Son | 5 | - | 89 | - | -5 | - |
| American Rebel | 6 | - | 81 | - | -7 | - |
| Paradise Flower | 7 | 50 | 37 | -6 | -7 | |
| Viva La Victor | 8 | 77 | 62 | -10 | -5 | |
| Royal Albert | 9 | 44 | 56 | -10 | + 22 | |
| And Action | None | - | 62 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) STREWN SKY (G Lerena), BREATH OF MAGIC (C Maujean) and THE PLAYBOY BOMBER (D De Gouveia) were slow losing one length. b) Shortly after the start, ROYAL ALBERT (N Klink) and AMERICAN REBEL (C Habib) came together and bumped. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) APACHE SON (P Mxoli) raced fiercely in the early stages. b) Approaching 1200m, PARADISE FLOWER (*N Nastili) had to steady momentarily when awkwardly placed between BREATH OF MAGIC (C Maujean) and ROYAL ALBERT (N Klink). c) Apprentice N Nastili, the rider of PARADISE FLOWER, accidentally dropped his crop at the 50m. d) Jockey P Strydom (VIVA LA VICTOR) reported that his saddle slipped sideways in running, which could not be confirmed by the Patrol film. In view of the performance of VIVA LA VICTOR, (distance 28,25 lengths, betting 20/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) Jockey G Lerena reported that STREWN SKY, which raced with a high head carriage, felt awkward in its action. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) THE PLAYBOY BOMBER (D De Gouveia), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee B Mngeni, acting on behalf of Trainer A G Laird, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) APACHE SON raced equipped with blinkers (declared 27 March 2024 at 13H51). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) VIVA LA VICTOR not striding out right hind; coughing. b) STREWN SKY examined post race, nothing obvious detected. SCRATCHED: a) AND ACTION bruised right front sole (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.