Race 7: HIGHVELD CHAMPION SPRINTER - THUNDERSTRUCK MR 86 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 30 May 2024 | 16:10
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R92,500
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:12.5 3yrs:2.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Leao Alado | 2 b. c | 53.5kg | 6 | - | - | - | 77 | - |
| - | Global Impact | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr R Danielson | - | - | 74 | - |
| - | Claw | 4 b. g | 55.5kg | 12 | Mr M A Yeni | - | - | 91 | 14/1 |
| - | Master Ariano | 3 b. c | 57.5kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 84 | 5/1 |
| 1st | The Brief | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | - | 84 | 90 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Mount Darwin | 3 b. g | 58.5kg | 8 | Mr P Mxoli | 3.25 | 88 | 81 | 20/1 |
| 3rd | Strewn Sky | 2 b. g | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | 3.35 | 86 | 69 | 7/2 |
| 4 | Total Surrender TF | 5 b. g | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr K A Brewer | 4.5 | 84 | 74 | 2/1 |
| 5 | Vesuvio | 5 b. g | 56.5kg | 6 | Mr R D Fourie | 6.5 | 79 | 85 | 9/2 |
| 6 | Dark Silver | 4 gr. g | 55.5kg | 7 | Mr D de Gouveia | 8.5 | 82 | 84 | 17/2 |
| 7 | Absolute Value | 3 b. c | 60.5kg | 3 | Mr K Matsunyane | 10.75 | 87 | 84 | 40/1 |
| 8 | George Handel | 4 b. g | 61.0kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 12.0 | 93 | 85 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
125.16s
Average Time
124.32s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R752,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brief | 1 | 84 | 90 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Mount Darwin | 2 | 88 | 81 | -2 | -5 | |
| Strewn Sky | 3 | 86 | 69 | -2 | -15 | |
| Total Surrender | 4 | 84 | 74 | -2 | -8 | |
| Vesuvio | 5 | 79 | 85 | -3 | + 9 | |
| Dark Silver | 6 | 82 | 84 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Absolute Value | 7 | 87 | 84 | -4 | + 1 | |
| George Handel | 8 | 93 | 85 | -5 | -3 | |
| Leao Alado | None | - | 77 | - | -188 | - |
| Global Impact | None | - | 74 | - | -188 | - |
| Claw | None | - | 91 | - | -188 | - |
| Master Ariano | None | - | 84 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) GEORGE HANDEL (C Maujean) and STREWN SKY (G Lerena) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey C Maujean reported that GEORGE HANDEL took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) MASTER ARIANO was selected for the taking of specimens for TCO2 testing. The first specimen analysed at 15H24 revealed a level of over 35 TCO2 mmol/L. Trainer A P Peter was advised that, in terms of the Procedure for Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO2) analysis on Raceday, a second blood specimen would be collected. Trainer A P Peter was informed that the second blood specimen, analysed at 15H51 had revealed a level above the international threshold of 36 mmol/L and that consequently MASTER ARIANO was scratched from this race in terms of the provisions of Rules 72.1.23; 4.2.14 and 4.2.18. (Withdrawn at 15H56, 5/1 in the betting). c) THE BRIEF (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer R R Sage advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) TOTAL SURRENDER was ridden by Jockey K A Brewer (declared 30 May 2024 at 08H05). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GEORGE HANDEL blowing post race. SCRATCHED: a) GLOBAL IMPACT lame left front (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) CLAW off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) LEAO ALADO bruised left front (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). d) MASTER ARIANO elevated TCO2 level. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.