Race 2: GALLOP TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL MR 68 HANDICAP (Open)

GREYVILLE RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 30 October 2024 | 13:05

Distance: 1400m
Going: Standard
Stakes: R87,750
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:7.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:9.5 4yrs:1.5

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
1st Brass Bell 8 gr. g 53.0kg 2 Mr K Matsunyane - 54 55 10/1
2nd L'Ultimo TF 2 b. g 53.5kg (55.0) 3 Miss R A Venniker 0.4 58 61 77/100
3rd Stevie Gee 5 b. g 57.0kg 7 Mr Serino Moodley 1.5 62 65 5/1
4 Crested Eagle 3 b. g 53.0kg 6 Mr J Gates 2.3 54 51 16/1
5 El Draque 5 b. g 60.5kg 5 Mr S S Hlengwa 3.0 69 57 25/2
6 Isikwishikwishi 2 b. c 60.5kg 4 Mr A Mgudlwa 5.5 83 85 8/1
7 Plettenberg 3 ch. g 53.0kg (57.0) 1 Mr Jace Botes 33.6 63 59 50/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
82.44s
Average Time
83.41s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R717,750

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Brass Bell 1 54 55 +1 + 7 -6
L'Ultimo 2 58 61 +3 -1 + 4
Stevie Gee 3 62 65 +3 -1 + 4
Crested Eagle 4 54 51 -3 -1 -2
El Draque 5 69 57 -12 -2 -10
Isikwishikwishi 6 83 85 +2 -2 + 4
Plettenberg 7 63 59 -4 -10 + 6
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

The start of this race was delayed due to the 30-minute delay between races 1 and 2.

THE STARTER REPORTED:  
a)	PLETTENBERG (*J Botes) was restless in the stalls. Lost 2 lengths.
b)	ISIKWISHIKWISHI (A Mgudlwa) lost 2 lengths.
  
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a)	Apprentice J Botes reported that he felt something amiss in the running with PLETTENBERG. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 
b)	In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning PLETTENBERG, and in terms of Rule 93.1, this gelding is suspended for 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority. Trainer M L Roberts was advised. (Suspension dates : 30.10.2024 - 29.12.2024 bdi)
c)	In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning L 'ULTIMO, and in terms of Rule 93.1, this gelding is suspended for 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority. Trainer M L Roberts was advised. (Suspension dates : 30.10.2024 - 29.12.2024 bdi)
d)	BRASS BELL (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D C Howells advised (DZ).
JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES :
a)	PLETTENBERG raced equipped with cheek pieces (advised 28.10.2024/16h52).

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER :
a)	Nil.
  
THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : 
a)	PLETTENBERG : Bilateral Epistaxis. 60 day suspension confirmed. 
b)	L 'ULTIMO : Bilateral Epistaxis. 60 day suspension confirmed.
c)	BRASS BELL : Mild post-race distress.

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS : 

DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
a)	None.