Race 7: PERFECTLY PLACED CLASS 5 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 66)
DURBANVILLE RACECOURSE | Saturday, 08 March 2025 | 15:45
Distance:
1250m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.0 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Nile The Boss | 4 b. f | 55.0kg | 11 | Mr R D Fourie | - | - | 52 | 6/1 |
| 1st | Tambourine Man | 5 b. g | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr C Zackey | - | 60 | 64 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Wing Walker | 3 b. g | 61.0kg | 9 | Mr L Mxothwa | 1.0 | 74 | 87 | 33/1 |
| 3rd | True Horizon | 4 b. f | 56.0kg | 7 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 1.1 | 58 | 60 | 14/1 |
| 4 | Mighty Mac | 5 b. g | 61.5kg | 2 | Mr M Mjoka | 2.1 | 69 | 52 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Tres Chic | 4 b. f | 59.5kg | 3 | Mr P C Orffer | 2.2 | 65 | 52 | 10/1 |
| 6 | Trippi's Silk TF | 4 ch. g | 62.5kg | 6 | Mr A Domeyer | 2.7 | 71 | 73 | 14/10 |
| 7 | Why Not Jackie | 5 b. m | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr D L Ashby | 3.45 | 64 | 65 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Augusta Blue | 5 b. g | 62.0kg | 5 | Mr G van Niekerk | 3.85 | 70 | 69 | 10/1 |
| 9 | Grue Of Ice | 6 b. m | 54.5kg | 10 | Mr A Arries | 7.1 | 55 | 53 | 33/1 |
| 10 | Military Messenger | 3 b. g | 54.5kg (54.0) | 8 | Mr G Wright | 10.85 | 60 | 55 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
76.44s
Total Pool
R1,135,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tambourine Man | 1 | 60 | 64 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Wing Walker | 2 | 74 | 87 | -1 | + 14 | |
| True Horizon | 3 | 58 | 60 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Mighty Mac | 4 | 69 | 52 | -1 | -16 | |
| Tres Chic | 5 | 65 | 52 | -1 | -12 | |
| Trippi's Silk | 6 | 71 | 73 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Why Not Jackie | 7 | 64 | 65 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Augusta Blue | 8 | 70 | 69 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Grue Of Ice | 9 | 55 | 53 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Military Messenger | 10 | 60 | 55 | -4 | -1 | |
| Nile The Boss | None | - | 52 | - | -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) TRIPPI'S SILK (A Domeyer) was reluctant to load. b) AUGUSTA BLUE (G van Niekerk) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) TRIPPI'S SILK (A Domeyer) proved difficult proceeding to the start and had to be led, riderless, by a Handler, causing a delay. Trainer C Bass-Robinson will be advised that should this gelding behave in a similar manner in future engagements, it may be suspended. b) Due to a technical issue with the starting stalls, a manual start was effected. c) MIGHTY MAC (M Mjoka), WHY NOT JACKIE (D Ashby), TRIPPI'S SILK (A Domeyer) and WING WALKER (L Mxothwa) proved difficult to settle in the early and middle stages. d) At the 1000m GRUE OF ICE (A Arries) raced onto the heels of AUGUSTA BLUE (G van Niekerk) and had to be steadied. e) At the 200m WHY NOT JACKIE (D Ashby) was steadied briefly and directed out when unable to secure a clear run between TRES CHIC (C Orffer) and MIGHTY MAC (M Mjoka). f) At the 150m TRIPPI'S SILK (A Domeyer) rolled in and had to be steadied away from the heels of TRUE HORIZON (JP van der Merwe), which rolled out slightly. g) Jockey G Wright reported that MILITARY MESSENGER changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. h) TAMBOURINE MAN, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AN Marcus was advised. (TJ) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) TRIPPI'S SILK raced with cheek pieces (declared 08h26 on 20250304) b) G Wright (MILITARY MESSENGER) rode +0.5kg (54.7kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MILITARY MESSENGER - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected SCRATCHED: a) NILE THE BOSS - abnormal blood count. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 15h52 on 20250307)