Race 5: NEW TURF CARRIERS MERCHANTS (Grade 3) (Open)

TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 30 November 2024 | 13:45

Distance: 1160m

Going: Good

Stakes: R400,000

Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.0 4yrs:0.5

Race Results

Pos	Horse	A.C.S.	Weight	Draw	Jockey	Len	MR	CMR	Odds
-	Chyavana	3 b. g	53.0kg	6	Mr C R Maujean	-	-	106	25/1
1st	Mount Pilatus	4 b. g	52.0kg	7	Miss R A Venniker	-	100	113	17/2
2nd	Pistol Pete TF	3 b. c	52.0kg	10	Mr K Matsunyane	0.75	112	118	18/10
3rd	Melech	5 b. g	59.5kg	1	Mr Serino Moodley	1.25	117	118	33/1
4	Sheldon	6 b. g	56.0kg	2	Mr G J Lerena	3.0	110	106	33/1
5	Lucky Lad	4 b. c	63.5kg	3	Mr R D Fourie	3.05	125	118	4/1
6	Rulership	2 b. c	60.5kg	9	Mr A Domeyer	4.15	119	118	16/1
7	Red Bomber	2 b. c	54.5kg	8	Mr J P van der Merwe	4.4	107	86	25/2
8	Quantum Theory	5 b. g	56.5kg	4	Mr D W Schwarz	6.75	111	112	33/1
9	Gimmeanotherchance	4 b. g	58.5kg	6	Mr C Zackey	10.0	115	96	25/1
10	Magic Tattoo	5 ch. g	53.5kg	5	Mr C J Habib	10.25	105	93	66/1
11	After The Rain	4 gr. c	52.0kg	12	Mr P Mxoli	10.75	98	98	40/1
12	Halberdier	4 b. g	52.0kg	11	Mr M K Katjedi	11.25	91	83	66/1
13	Cats Pajamas	3 b. g	52.5kg (52.0)	13	Mr S D Veale	11.35	110	119	11/2

Race Timing

Winning Time

67.15s

Average Time

66.86s

Difference

+%.2fs

Total Pool

R9,200,000

View Official NHA Assessment

Rating Analysis

Horse	Pos	MR Before	MR After	Official Δ	Expected Δ	Discrepancy
Mount Pilatus	1	100	113	+13	+ 7	+ 6
Pistol Pete	2	112	118	+6	-1	+ 7
Melech	3	117	118	+1	-1	+ 2
Sheldon	4	110	106	-4	-2	-2
Lucky Lad	5	125	118	-7	-2	-5
Rulership	6	119	118	-1	-2	+ 1
Red Bomber	7	107	86	-21	-2	-19
Quantum Theory	8	111	112	+1	-3	+ 4
Gimmeanotherchance	9	115	96	-19	-4	-15
Magic Tattoo	10	105	93	-12	-4	-8
After The Rain	11	98	98	0	-4	+ 4
Halberdier	12	91	83	-8	-4	-4
Cats Pajamas	13	110	119	+9	-4	+ 13
Chyavana	None	-	106	-	-198	-

Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER HAD NO REPORTS. 

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a)	In the concluding stages, MELECH (S Moodley), which closed the race off strongly, was carried in by PISTOL PETE (K Matsunyane), which shifted in away from the crop without correction. Assistant Trainer C Botha called for a race review regarding this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Trainer R R Magner on behalf of the third-placed horse, MELECH (S Moodley), against the second-placed horse, PISTOL PETE (K Matsunyane), on the grounds of intimidation and interference in the concluding stages. The Objection Board, after viewing the patrol films of the race, hearing all the evidence presented and considering the proximity of the incident to the finish and the finishing margin of 0,5 lengths between these horses, found that they could not be comfortably satisfied that the result had been affected by the incident and therefore overruled the Objection and allowed the Judges result to stand.
Trainer R R Magner's deposit was refunded.
Jockey K Matsunyane (PISTOL PETE) appeared before the Board, was advised to make more of an effort to keep his mounts straight in races and take the necessary corrective measures sooner when shifting ground.
b)	MOUNT PILATUS (R A Venniker), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer P F Matchett advised (MS).
	
JOCKEY CHANGES:
a)	CATS PAJAMAS: Jockey S Veale weighed out at 52,5kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight.

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
a)	HALBERDIER raced without blinkers (declared 26 November 2024 at 08H46).
b)	GIMMEANOTHERCHANCE raced with a tongue tie on (declared 26 November 2024 at 09H40).
c)	QUANTUM THEORY raced equipped with cheek pieces (declared 29 November 2024 at 07H51).

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:
a)	SHELDON cast its right front shoe in running. 
b)	MAGIC TATTOO scalp wound right hind.
c)	AFTER THE RAIN lame left front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. 
Trainer C J Lensley advised (MB).	
d)	CATS PAJAMAS abrasion left front.

SCRATCHED:
a)	CHYAVANA distended left front knee (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies).	


Race 5 contd. 

DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:

None.