Race 4: RACING240 FOR RACING. FOR YOU MR 74 HANDICAP (Open)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 16 August 2024 | 14:25
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R85,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:12.0 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Single File | 2 b. c | 61.5kg | 7 | Mr S Khumalo | - | - | 74 | 10/1 |
| 1st | Empire Blue | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr S D Veale | - | 75 | 71 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Destiny's Angel TF | 3 b. g | 61.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.25 | 76 | 92 | 9/4 |
| 3rd | Gold Gunner | 4 b. g | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | 1.75 | 68 | 72 | 20/1 |
| 4 | Specmagic | 3 b. g | 58.5kg | 3 | Mr C F Dicken | 4.0 | 72 | 70 | 4/1 |
| 5 | October Fair | 2 b. f | 60.5kg | 8 | Mr D W Schwarz | 5.5 | 75 | 74 | 7/1 |
| 6 | Godfather | 2 ch. c | 52.5kg | 7 | Mr S L Naidoo | 6.0 | 59 | 57 | 25/1 |
| 7 | Metar | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 6.05 | 74 | 73 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Legal Chitchat | 3 b. c | 52.0kg | 5 | Mr Y Ramzan | 7.3 | 55 | 51 | 100/1 |
| 9 | King Of Seville | 2 b. c | 58.5kg (60.0) | 6 | Mr D B Geerthsen | 8.3 | 75 | 65 | 100/1 |
| 10 | Gunsmoke | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 10 | Mr C R Maujean | 99.99 | 69 | 68 | 33/10 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
96.41s
Average Time
98.27s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R675,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Blue | 1 | 75 | 71 | + 7 | -11 | |
| Destiny's Angel | 2 | 76 | 92 | -1 | + 17 | |
| Gold Gunner | 3 | 68 | 72 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Specmagic | 4 | 72 | 70 | -2 | ||
| October Fair | 5 | 75 | 74 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Godfather | 6 | 59 | 57 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Metar | 7 | 74 | 73 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Legal Chitchat | 8 | 55 | 51 | -3 | -1 | |
| King Of Seville | 9 | 75 | 65 | -3 | -7 | |
| Gunsmoke | 10 | 69 | 68 | -10 | + 9 | |
| Single File | None | - | 74 | - | -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) On arriving at the start, Jockey S Khumalo expressed concern with SINGLE FILE's action while proceeding to the start. This colt was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and withdrawn. b) LEGAL CHITCHAT (Y Ramzan) was stubborn loading. c) GODFATHER (S Naidoo) jumped slow, losing two lengths. d) OCTOBER FAIR (D Schwarz) and METAR (M van Rensburg) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) GOLD GUNNER (P Mxoli) jumped outwards slightly and made contact with EMPIRE BLUE (S Veale) shortly after the start. b) GOLD GUNNER (P Mxoli) was hanging in from the 350m. c) GUNSMOKE (C Maujean) returned with a bilateral epistaxis due to an exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage and is suspended for a period of 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa in terms of Rule 93.1. (Dr M Bawden) d) EMPIRE BLUE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) e) DESTINY'S ANGEL, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer GD Smith was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) M van Rensburg rode METAR (declared 07h52 on 20240816) b) CF Dicken rode SPECMAGIC (declared 08h43 on 20240815) c) GODFATHER raced with alumites in front; unshod behind (declared 10h05 on 20240814) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GUNSMOKE - bilateral epistaxis. Suspended 60 days. Rule 93.1 applied. b) GODFATHER - coughing post-race SCRATCHED: a) SINGLE FILE - not striding out right hind. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 14h21 on 20240816) (Betting 7/1)