Race 8: BETWAY ALGOA CUP (Listed) (Open)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 25 October 2024 | 16:10
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R350,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.0 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:11.5 4yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Mount Anderson | 8 b. g | 57.0kg | 16 | Mr E W Webber | - | - | 102 | 50/1 |
| - | Rockpool | 2 b. c | 58.0kg | 9 | - | - | - | 104 | - |
| - | Call To Unite | 2 b. c | 54.5kg | 13 | - | - | - | 94 | - |
| 1st | FireAlley | 7 ch. g | 56.5kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | - | 101 | 107 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Blackberry Malt | 5 b. g | 55.5kg (55.0) | 9 | Mr D W Schwarz | 0.75 | 98 | 82 | 11/2 |
| 3rd | Allez Moris | 2 b. c | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr K Matsunyane | 1.0 | 92 | 95 | 4/1 |
| 4 | Joy And Peace TF | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr R D Fourie | 2.25 | 110 | 110 | 4/1 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 5 b. g | 54.0kg | 8 | Mr S D Veale | 2.5 | 96 | 110 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Holding Thumbs | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 10 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 2.75 | 93 | 119 | 9/2 |
| 7 | Green Mandarin | 5 b. g | 52.0kg | 7 | Mr C F Dicken | 3.0 | 86 | 83 | 20/1 |
| 8 | Anatolian Silver | 3 b. g | 52.5kg (52.0) | 11 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.25 | 80 | 78 | 25/1 |
| 9 | Sequoia | 6 b. g | 55.5kg | 6 | Mr C R Maujean | 3.3 | 99 | 99 | 14/1 |
| 10 | Street Art | 3 b. g | 58.5kg | 12 | Mr C J Habib | 4.55 | 105 | 78 | 25/1 |
| 11 | San Quintin | 6 b. g | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr K Minnie | 5.8 | 61 | 58 | 100/1 |
| 12 | Chollima | 6 b. g | 52.0kg | 5 | Mr Y Ramzan | 6.8 | 83 | 85 | 20/1 |
| 13 | Runaway Song | 6 b. g | 58.0kg | 13 | Mr L Mxothwa | 14.8 | 104 | 98 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
121.04s
Average Time
120.47s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,295,750
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FireAlley | 1 | 101 | 107 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Blackberry Malt | 2 | 98 | 82 | -1 | -15 | |
| Allez Moris | 3 | 92 | 95 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Joy And Peace | 4 | 110 | 110 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Bournemouth | 5 | 96 | 110 | -1 | + 15 | |
| Holding Thumbs | 6 | 93 | 119 | -1 | + 27 | |
| Green Mandarin | 7 | 86 | 83 | -2 | -1 | |
| Anatolian Silver | 8 | 80 | 78 | -2 | ||
| Sequoia | 9 | 99 | 99 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Street Art | 10 | 105 | 78 | -2 | -25 | |
| San Quintin | 11 | 61 | 58 | -2 | -1 | |
| Chollima | 12 | 83 | 85 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Runaway Song | 13 | 104 | 98 | -5 | -1 | |
| Mount Anderson | None | - | 102 | - | -198 | - |
| Rockpool | None | - | 104 | - | -198 | - |
| Call To Unite | None | - | 94 | - | -198 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) HOLDING THUMBS (JP van der Merwe) kicked the back gates in the starting stalls, was taken out and reloaded. b) BOURNEMOUTH (S Veale) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) MOUNT ANDERSON was selected for the taking of specimens for TCO2. testing. The first specimen revealed a level of over 36 TCO2. mmol/L. Trainer K Mitchley was advised that, in terms of the Procedure for Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO2) analysis on Raceday, a second blood specimen would be collected. Trainer K Mitchley was informed that the second blood specimen had revealed a level above the threshold of 38 mmol/L and that consequently MOUNT ANDERSON was scratched from this race in terms of the provisions of Rules 72.1.23; 4.2.14 and 4.2.18. (Withdrawn at 15h45, 50/1 in the betting). MOUNT ANDERSON was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer K Mitchley was advised (Dr M Bawden) b) Shortly before the horses departed the parade ring, the Stipendiary Stewards noticed that there was equipment that resembled plasters that were fixed to the back and hindquarter region of FIREALLEY (C Zackey). After consideration, the Stewards instructed that this be removed on FIREALLEY's (C Zackey) arrival at the start. This matter will be investigated. c) GREEN MANDARIN (CF Dicken) was over racing in the early stages. d) FIREALLEY (C Zackey) was hanging in from the 200m. e) In view of the performance of RUNAWAY SONG (L Mxothwa), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) FIREALLEY, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer JVA Strydom was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) C Zackey rode FIREALLEY (declared 12h48 on 20241024) b) RUNAWAY SONG raced with cheek pieces (declared 10h02 on 20241024) c) D Schwarz (BLACKBERRY MALT) rode +0.5kg (55.8kgs) d) M Yeni (ANATOLIAN SILVER) rode +0.5kg (52.6kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) RUNAWAY SONG - examined post-race. Lame right hind. Rule 49.7 applies. A veterinary certificate is required prior to acceptance. b) HOLDING THUMBS - coughing c) CHOLLIMA - coughing SCRATCHED: a) ROCKPOOL - change of surface (declared 13h53 on 20241022) b) CALL TO UNITE - change of surface (declared 13h53 on 20241022) c) MOUNT ANDERSON - elevated TCO2 levels (declared 15h45 on 20241025)