Race 7: WESTERN CAPE FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP (Gr 2) (For 3 year-old Fillies)

KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 09 November 2024 | 15:35

Distance: 1400m
Going: Good
Stakes: R450,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
1st Mon Petit Cherie 2 b. f 60.0kg 10 Mr R D Fourie - 91 118 16/1
2nd Beware The Bomb 2 b. f 60.0kg 4 Mr S D Veale 0.05 89 108 25/1
3rd Symphony In White 2 b. f 60.0kg 3 Mr A Domeyer 0.45 105 103 5/2
4 Gimmie's Countess TF 3 b. f 60.0kg 12 Mr C Zackey 0.55 111 107 13/10
5 Kinda Wonderful 2 b. f 60.0kg 11 Mr S S Hlengwa 1.55 104 108 66/1
6 Little Suzie 3 b. f 60.0kg 1 Mr G van Niekerk 1.6 89 108 25/1
7 Whistle The Tune 2 b. f 60.0kg 5 Mr D W Schwarz 1.9 103 116 33/1
8 Mai Sensation 3 b. f 60.0kg 7 Mr J P van der Merwe 2.9 91 108 6/1
9 Polynomial 3 b. f 60.0kg 2 Mr P C Orffer 4.15 90 79 20/1
10 Dixieland Band 2 b. f 60.0kg 9 Mr R Khathi 8.4 100 72 125/1
11 Festival Chic 2 b. f 60.0kg 8 Mr G Wright 10.15 89 96 40/1
12 Garden Of Eden 3 b. f 60.0kg 6 Mr D L Ashby 19.15 86 79 33/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
85.37s
Average Time
86.48s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,675,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Mon Petit Cherie 1 91 118 +27 + 7 + 20
Beware The Bomb 2 89 108 +19 -1 + 20
Symphony In White 3 105 103 -2 -1 -1
Gimmie's Countess 4 111 107 -4 -1 -3
Kinda Wonderful 5 104 108 +4 -1 + 5
Little Suzie 6 89 108 +19 -1 + 20
Whistle The Tune 7 103 116 +13 -1 + 14
Mai Sensation 8 91 108 +17 -1 + 18
Polynomial 9 90 79 -11 -2 -9
Dixieland Band 10 100 72 -28 -3 -25
Festival Chic 11 89 96 +7 -4 + 11
Garden Of Eden 12 86 79 -7 -7
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:

a)	GIMMIE'S COUNTESS (C Zackey) got her right hind leg caught on the running board, was taken out, examined by the course Veterinary Surgeon, passed suitable to race and reloaded, causing a delay.
b)	LITTLE SUZIE (G van Niekerk) was restless in the stalls.
c)	WHISTLE THE TUNE (D Schwarz) was restless in the stalls and reared.
d)	KINDA WONDERFUL (S Hlengwa) was slow into stride.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	MON PETIT CHERIE (R Fourie) cast its right front shoe leaving the stalls.
b)	The saddle on GARDEN OF EDEN slipped back shortly after the start, placing Jockey D Ashby at a disadvantage. This was confirmed on the video footage.
c)	FESTIVAL CHIC (G Wrigth) raced wide without cover in the early stages.
d)	In the concluding stages WHISTLE THE TUNE (D Schwarz) rolled out and had to be steadied when awkwardly placed on the inside of GIMMIE'S COUNTESS (C Zackey), which rolled in.
e)	Shortly before the finish, KINDA WONDERFUL (S Hlengwa) was directed inwards away from the heels of BEWARE THE BOMB (S Veale).
f)	In view of the report from the Starter, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine GIMMIE'S COUNTESS (C Zackey).
g)	In view of the report from the Starter regarding WHISTLE THE TUNE (D Schwarz), this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as she proves to be tractable to load with a companion. (Suspension dates: 10/11/2024 to 16/11/2024 inclusive). WHISTLE THE TUNE may not be presented for re-passing during this period.
h)	In view of the report from the Starter regarding LITTLE SUZIE (G van Niekerk), Trainer SJ Snaith will be advised to have this filly re-schooled prior to her next engagement in terms of Rule 61.6.10.
i)	MON PETIT CHERIE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer B Crawford was advised. (TJ)

JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	G Wright rode FESTIVAL CHIC (declared 16h27 on 20241108)
b)	WHISTLE THE TUNE raced without ear muffs (declared 09h21 on 20241107)

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER

a)	Nil 

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:

a)	GIMMIE'S COUNTESS - examined post-race. Coughing
b)	DIXIELAND BAND - cut into right hind
c)	MON PETIT CHERIE - cast right front shoe

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS