Race 8: HIGHVELD CHAMPION MIDDLE DISTANCE - ROYAL VICTORY MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Thursday, 30 May 2024 | 16:45
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R85,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:11.5 3yrs:2.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:3.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Guardia Regine | 3 b. c | 55.0kg | 8 | - | - | - | 67 | - |
| - | Thambi | 5 ch. g | 55.5kg | 6 | Mr S Khumalo | - | - | 55 | - |
| 1st | Pocket Watch TF | 2 b. c | 58.5kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 81 | 83 | 9/4 |
| 2nd | Nordic Rebel | 8 ch. g | 59.5kg | 7 | Mr C R Maujean | 1.5 | 79 | 81 | 20/1 |
| 3rd | Celtic Rush | 5 b. g | 59.5kg | 9 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 2.25 | 79 | 69 | 33/1 |
| 4 | Bob's Your Uncle | 5 b. g | 60.5kg | 5 | Mr R D Fourie | 2.5 | 81 | 103 | 7/2 |
| 5 | Galladorn | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | 4.25 | 78 | 75 | 25/1 |
| 6 | Gimmeachoice | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr C J Habib | 4.4 | 80 | 87 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Majestic Touch | 2 b. c | 55.0kg | 4 | Mr M K Katjedi | 4.5 | 74 | 68 | 14/1 |
| 8 | Gimmealight | 3 b. f | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 5.0 | 79 | 77 | 6/1 |
| 9 | Champion Warrior | 3 b. c | 62.0kg | 8 | Mr P J Strydom | 14.0 | 84 | 97 | 9/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
98.87s
Average Time
98.56s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R752,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocket Watch | 1 | 81 | 83 | + 7 | -5 | |
| Nordic Rebel | 2 | 79 | 81 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Celtic Rush | 3 | 79 | 69 | -1 | -9 | |
| Bob's Your Uncle | 4 | 81 | 103 | -1 | + 23 | |
| Galladorn | 5 | 78 | 75 | -2 | -1 | |
| Gimmeachoice | 6 | 80 | 87 | -2 | + 9 | |
| Majestic Touch | 7 | 74 | 68 | -2 | -4 | |
| Gimmealight | 8 | 79 | 77 | -2 | ||
| Champion Warrior | 9 | 84 | 97 | -5 | + 18 | |
| Guardia Regine | None | - | 67 | - | -188 | - |
| Thambi | None | - | 55 | - | -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) MAJESTIC TOUCH (*M K Katjedi) jumped inwards leaving the stalls.
b) GALLADORN (K Matsunyane) jumped outwards leaving the stalls.
c) GIMMEACHOICE (C Habib) was slow losing one length.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) CHAMPION WARRIOR (P Strydom) raced wide, without cover around the turn and into the straight, and tired badly from the 300m. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
Trainer S G Tarry was requested to report back to the Stipendiary Board on the condition of CHAMPION WARRIOR on return to stables
b) POCKET WATCH, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Assistant Trainer N Titise, acting on behalf of Trainer S T Pettigrew, was advised (MS).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
a) MAJESTIC TOUCH was ridden by Apprentice M K Katjedi (declared 30 May 2024 at 13H56).
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:
a) CHAMPION WARRIOR examined post race, nothing obvious detected.
SCRATCHED:
a) THAMBI temperature (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies).
b) GUARDIA REGINE under 8 days suspension. Advised 24 May 2024 at 07H54.
DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
None.