Race 1: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)

DURBANVILLE RACECOURSE | Friday, 23 August 2024 | 12:05

Distance: 1000m
Going: Good
Stakes: R110,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
- Digby 2 b. c 58.0kg 8 - - - 77 7/2
- Okavango 3 b. g 58.0kg 4 Mr G van Niekerk - - 123 10/1
1st Across The Bow 3 b. g 60.0kg 4 Mr G Wright - 66 57 25/2
2nd Rafa Bay 2 b. c 58.0kg 7 Mr J P van der Merwe 1.5 82 96 7/2
3rd Masterofthedesert 2 b. c 58.0kg 3 Mr A D Andrews 1.9 - 86 8/1
4 Fencing Captain 2 b. c 58.0kg 5 Mr K G Steyn 2.3 - 76 5/1
5 Maneki Neko TF 2 b. c 60.0kg 1 Mr A Domeyer 2.6 70 60 15/10
6 Seeking The Life 2 b. c 60.0kg 6 Mr L Mxothwa 7.6 - 60 10/1
7 Warbird 3 b. f 55.5kg 2 Mr J M Solomons 12.35 - 75 66/1
8 Fashion Flyer 3 b. g 58.0kg 8 Mr O Noach 17.1 - - 66/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
58.55s
Average Time
60.38s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R935,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Across The Bow 1 66 57 -9 + 7 -16
Rafa Bay 2 82 96 +14 -1 + 15
Masterofthedesert 3 - 86 - + 10 -
Fencing Captain 4 - 76 - -3 -
Maneki Neko 5 70 60 -10 -1 -9
Seeking The Life 6 - 60 - -7 -
Warbird 7 - 75 - -9 -
Fashion Flyer 8 - - - -11 -
Digby None - 77 - -193 -
Okavango None - 123 - -193 -
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:

a)	FASHION FLYER (O Noach) was stubborn loading and had to be hooded.
b)	WARBIRD (J Solomons) and MASTEROFTHEDESERT (A Andrews) made contact leaving the stalls.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	After leaving the parade ring correctly shod, MANEKI NEKO (A Domeyer) cast its right front shoe on the way 	to the start. MANEKI NEKO proved difficult and the farrier was unable to replace the shoe. In consultation with 	Assistant Trainer M Arnold, acting on behalf of Trainer C Bass-Robinson, the left front shoe was removed and 	MANEKI NEKO raced unshod in front. Jockey A Domeyer initially expressed concern with riding MANEKI 	NEKO unshod, which would have necessitated a change of rider. However, after he had consulted with the 	course Veterinary Surgeon, who had passed this gelding suitable to race, Jockey A Domeyer was satisfied to 	fulfil his obligation. This caused a lengthy delay. 
b)	FASHION FLYER (O Noach) raced green.
c)	Jockey A Domeyer reported that MANEKI NEKO did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
d)	Jockey L Mxothwa reported that SEEKING THE LIFE felt uncomfortable in its action and he did not persevere with his riding from the 150m. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
e)	In view of the report from the Starter regarding FASHION FLYER (O Noach), this gelding's starting stall 	certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as 	he proves to be tractable to load with a companion. (Suspension dates: 24/08/2024 to 30/08/2024 inclusive). 	FASHION FLYER may not be presented for re-passing during this period.
f)	Jockey G Wright was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (Appendix E) in that he mis-used his crop 	by striking ACROSS THE BOW forward of the saddle in the latter stages. Jockey G Wright signed an 	admission of guilt and was fined R1 000.00.
g)	ACROSS THE BOW, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee C 	Kensley, acting on behalf of Trainer MH Maingard, was advised. (SL)		
	
JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	L Mxothwa rode SEEKING THE LIFE (declared 12h20 on 20240821)
b)	SEEKING THE LIFE raced with blinkers (declared 14h14 on 20240819)
c)	G Wright rode ACROSS THE BOW (declared 11h36 on 20240823) 

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER

a)	Nil 

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:

a)	MANEKI NEKO - examined post-race. Not striding out right front
b)	SEEKING THE LIFE - examined post-race. Abnormal respiratory noise

SCRATCHED:

a)	OKAVANGO - lame behind. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 10h49 on 20240819)
b)	DIGBY - lame left front. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 09h04 on 20240820)