Race 4: TEAM BLU RACING SYNDICATE CLASS 4 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 80)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 18 December 2024 | 14:20
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:6.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:8.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rule Of Thumb | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr J P van der Merwe | - | 80 | 86 | 25/2 |
| 2nd | Hoodia | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 8 | Mr A D Andrews | 0.3 | 79 | 76 | 7/1 |
| 3rd | Zeitz TF | 3 gr. c | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr P C Orffer | 0.8 | 85 | 104 | 3/1 |
| 4 | Kebonalesedi | 5 b. g | 54.0kg | 4 | Mr G Wright | 0.85 | 68 | 67 | 66/1 |
| 5 | Industrialstrength | 4 b. c | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr C Zackey | 1.6 | 76 | 82 | 14/1 |
| 6 | Touchdown | 4 b. g | 56.5kg | 9 | Mr S D Veale | 1.9 | 73 | 73 | 25/2 |
| 7 | Air Raid | 2 b. c | 60.5kg | 6 | Mr A Domeyer | 2.3 | 93 | 95 | 33/20 |
| 8 | Mente Et Manu | 2 b. c | 56.5kg | 2 | Mr R D Fourie | 3.8 | 85 | 89 | 8/1 |
| 9 | Noon Day Gun | 4 b. g | 55.5kg | 3 | Mr O Noach | 5.05 | 71 | 66 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
99.57s
Average Time
100.39s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R880,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rule Of Thumb | 1 | 80 | 86 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Hoodia | 2 | 79 | 76 | -1 | -2 | |
| Zeitz | 3 | 85 | 104 | -1 | + 20 | |
| Kebonalesedi | 4 | 68 | 67 | -1 | ||
| Industrialstrength | 5 | 76 | 82 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Touchdown | 6 | 73 | 73 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Air Raid | 7 | 93 | 95 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Mente Et Manu | 8 | 85 | 89 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Noon Day Gun | 9 | 71 | 66 | -2 | -3 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) Fair start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) INDUSTRIALSTRENGTH (C Zackey) was unable to secure clear running in the straight and was directed inwards approaching the 250m. b) TOUCHDOWN (S Veale) was held up for a clear run between the 100m and the finish. c) In the concluding stages Jockey A Domeyer was unable to ride AIR RAID to the finish when awkwardly placed on the outside of KEBONALESEDI (G Wright), which was carried outwards marginally by ZEITZ (C Orffer). d) Jockey R Fourie reported that MENTE ET MANU made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) In view of the performance of AIR RAID (A Domeyer), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) Jockey JP van der Merwe was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (Guideline 3; Appendix E) in that he mis-used his crop by striking RULE OF THUMB forward in the latter stages. Jockey JP van der Merwe signed an admission of guilt and was fined R1 000.00. g) RULE OF THUMB, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SJ Snaith was advised. (TL) h) HOODIA, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer WA Nel was advised. (TL) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) MENTE ET MANU raced with a tongue tie (declared 13h11 on 20241216) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MENTE ET MANU - examined post-race. Abnormal respiratory noise b) AIR RAID - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected c) KEBONALESEDI - abnormal respiratory noise THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS