Race 9: NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING SATURDAY 10 AUGUST CLASSIFIED STAKES (For horses with nett rating of 75 and below)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 03 August 2024 | 16:45
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R82,500
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Heirloom | 4 b. f | 58.5kg | 5 | Mr L M van Rensburg | - | - | 67 | 14/1 |
| 1st | Secret Chord TF | 4 ch. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr M A Yeni | - | 74 | 92 | 11/2 |
| 2nd | John Wick | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr S Khumalo | 0.25 | 74 | 82 | 7/2 |
| 3rd | Coming In Hot | 3 b. c | 56.0kg | 10 | Mr G J Lerena | 1.5 | 65 | 76 | 10/1 |
| 4 | Sakhala Is'Cathulo | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr P J Strydom | 2.5 | 74 | 66 | 4/1 |
| 5 | In The Ether | 6 b. m | 54.0kg (56.5) | 6 | Mr T J Mayhew | 2.75 | 71 | 63 | 9/2 |
| 6 | Gaelic Dancer | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 9 | Mr P Mxoli | 3.5 | 79 | 64 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Inafix | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 8 | Mr K A Brewer | 4.0 | 57 | 69 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Life Goes On | 7 b. g | 54.0kg | 7 | Mr J R Syster | 4.25 | 62 | 54 | 20/1 |
| 9 | Golden Chandelier | 2 ch. f | 58.5kg | 5 | Mr C R Maujean | 5.75 | 89 | 82 | 8/1 |
| 10 | Bridge Of Spies | 6 b. g | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr J Penny | 13.0 | 48 | 48 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
57.88s
Average Time
57.52s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R802,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Chord | 1 | 74 | 92 | + 7 | + 11 | |
| John Wick | 2 | 74 | 82 | -1 | + 9 | |
| Coming In Hot | 3 | 65 | 76 | -1 | + 12 | |
| Sakhala Is'Cathulo | 4 | 74 | 66 | -1 | -7 | |
| In The Ether | 5 | 71 | 63 | -1 | -7 | |
| Gaelic Dancer | 6 | 79 | 64 | -2 | -13 | |
| Inafix | 7 | 57 | 69 | -2 | + 14 | |
| Life Goes On | 8 | 62 | 54 | -2 | -6 | |
| Golden Chandelier | 9 | 89 | 82 | -2 | -5 | |
| Bridge Of Spies | 10 | 48 | 48 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Heirloom | None | - | 67 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER HAD NO REPORTS. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) JOHN WICK (S Khumalo) shifted out away from the crop from the 300m. b) LIFE GOES ON (J R Syster) was baulked for a clear run from the 300m to the 100m. c) Shortly before the finish, SAKHALA IS'CATHULO (P Strydom) was steadied inwards away from the heels of SECRET CHORD (M Yeni), which shifted in abruptly. d) In view of the performance of GOLDEN CHANDELIER (C Maujean), (distance 5,75 lengths, betting 8/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) SECRET CHORD (M Yeni), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee P de Palma, acting on behalf of Trainer S J Gray, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) INAFIX raced with a cornell collar (declared 16 January 2024). b) LIFE GOES ON raced equipped with alumites in front and unshod behind (declared 31 July 2024 at 13H21). c) SAKHALA IS'CATHULO raced equipped with alumites in front and unshod behind (declared 31 July 2024 at 13H22). d) SECRET CHORD is a gelding (gelded 17 May 2024) To be investigated. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GOLDEN CHANDELIER coughing post race. b) SAKHALA IS'CATHULO coughing post race. SCRATCHED: a) HEIRLOOM lame near front (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.