Race 4: RACING240 FOR RACING. FOR YOU MR 90 HANDICAP (Open)

FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 24 May 2024 | 14:10

Distance: 1000m

Going: Standard

Stakes: R95,500

Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:9.5 3yrs:1.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:2.5

Race Results

Pos	Horse	A.C.S.	Weight	Draw	Jockey	Len	MR	CMR	Odds
1st	First Origin	2 b. c	57.5kg (61.5)	1	Mr A R Al - Mansouri	-	96	91	14/1
2nd	Tuscan Gold	2 b. g	55.5kg (55.0)	13	Mr C Zackey	2.25	80	84	25/2
3rd	Cool Winter	2 ch. c	57.5kg	2	Mr X C Ndlovu	2.5	85	78	33/1
4	Ferrando	3 ch. g	52.0kg	4	Mr K A Brewer	4.75	74	74	6/1
5	Siberian Steel	3 b. g	55.5kg	8	Mr R D Fourie	4.8	81	80	7/2
6	Axl TF	3 b. c	58.5kg	10	Mr P C Orffer	5.3	87	84	2/1
7	European Summer	3 b. f	57.0kg (56.5)	3	Mr R Khathi	5.8	83	77	25/1
8	Barzalona	6 b. g	60.0kg (61.5)	11	Mr D B Geerthsen	8.05	93	66	20/1
9	Greenlighttoheaven	4 b. g	58.5kg	6	Mr K G Steyn	8.55	87	83	75/1
10	Teatro	5 b. g	61.0kg	9	Mr K Minnie	8.8	92	91	40/1
11	Vegas Gold	3 b. g	57.5kg (57.0)	5	Mr L Mxothwa	9.3	84	83	14/1
12	Acorn	2 b. c	59.5kg	7	Mr S Khumalo	11.8	89	89	20/1
13	Renaissance Man	3 b. g	56.5kg	12	Mr C J Habib	14.55	83	79	75/1

Race Timing

Winning Time

56.23s

Average Time

56.9s

Difference

%.2fs

Total Pool

R776,500

View Official NHA Assessment

Rating Analysis

Horse	Pos	MR Before	MR After	Official Δ	Expected Δ	Discrepancy
First Origin	1	96	91	-5	+ 7	-12
Tuscan Gold	2	80	84	+4	-1	+ 5
Cool Winter	3	85	78	-7	-1	-6
Ferrando	4	74	74	0	-2	+ 2
Siberian Steel	5	81	80	-1	-2	+ 1
Axl	6	87	84	-3	-2	-1
European Summer	7	83	77	-6	-2	-4
Barzalona	8	93	66	-27	-3	-24
Greenlighttoheaven	9	87	83	-4	-3	-1
Teatro	10	92	91	-1	-3	+ 2
Vegas Gold	11	84	83	-1	-4	+ 3
Acorn	12	89	89	0	-4	+ 4
Renaissance Man	13	83	79	-4	-5	+ 1

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

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:

a)	AXL (C Orffer) became restless as the start was effected and fly-jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls, losing two lengths.
b)	VEGAS GOLD (L Mxothwa) was nervous in the stalls and rushed the front gates.
c)	EUROPEAN SUMMER (R Khathi) and RENAISSANCE MAN (C Habib) were slow into stride.
d)	FERRANDO (KA Brewer) stumbled leaving the stalls.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	After the running of Race 3, Jockeys expressed concern that the track had deteriorated between races. While they were satisfied that the condition of the track would still be suitable for this race, they had concerns that should the track continue to deteriorate, the race meeting would be in jeopardy. This was brought to the attention of the Racing Operator. 
b)	Light rain fell prior to and during the running of this race.
c)	The Stewards reviewed the start with regards to AXL (C Orffer) in stall gate 10 and were satisfied that to AXL (C Orffer) had not been impeded and took no further action.
d)	Jockey K Minnie reported that TEATRO made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
e)	Jockey S Khumalo reported that he felt something amiss with ACORN. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
f)	Jockey C Habib reported that RENAISSANCE MAN did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
g)	Apprentice AR Al-Mansouri was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that as the rider of FIRST ORIGIN he misused his crop by striking FIRST ORIGIN more than 12 times (15) which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race. Apprentice AR Al-Mansouri signed an admission of guilt and was fined R7 500,00. 
h)	FIRST ORIGIN, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer GD Smith was advised. (LM)

JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	L Mxothwa (VEGAS GOLD) rode +0.5kg (57.8kgs)
b)	R Khathi (EUROPEAN SUMMER) rode +0.5kg (57kgs)
c)	C Zackey (TUSCAN GOLD) rode +0.5kg (55.5kgs)

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER 

a)	Nil

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:

a)	TEATRO - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected
b)	ACORN - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected
c)	RENAISSANCE MAN - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected
d)	FERRANDO - abnormal respiratory noise

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS