Race 5: RACING TODAY SOPHOMORE 1000 (For 3 year-olds (Non-Black Type))
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 28 December 2024 | 15:20
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R150,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chocolate Soldier | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 1 | Mr M K Katjedi | - | 104 | 108 | 20/1 |
| 2nd | Almond Sea TF | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C J Habib | 3.0 | 112 | 119 | 5/2 |
| 3rd | Karate Kid | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 9 | Miss R A Venniker | 4.0 | 100 | 103 | 33/10 |
| 4 | Rondebosch | 3 b. g | 55.5kg | 8 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.5 | 94 | 95 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Chieftain | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr C R Maujean | 5.8 | 99 | 106 | 10/1 |
| 6 | Rodeo Drive | 2 b. f | 55.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | 5.9 | 105 | 113 | 7/2 |
| 7 | Address The Nation | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 6 | Mr T J Mayhew | 6.9 | 91 | 93 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Master Casper | 2 gr. c | 55.5kg | 3 | Mr R Danielson | 14.9 | 101 | 98 | 25/1 |
| 9 | Banff | 2 b. c | 55.5kg | 7 | Mr K A Brewer | 15.1 | 93 | 97 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
58.6s
Average Time
56.48s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,187,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Soldier | 1 | 104 | 108 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Almond Sea | 2 | 112 | 119 | -2 | + 9 | |
| Karate Kid | 3 | 100 | 103 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Rondebosch | 4 | 94 | 95 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Chieftain | 5 | 99 | 106 | -2 | + 9 | |
| Rodeo Drive | 6 | 105 | 113 | -2 | + 10 | |
| Address The Nation | 7 | 91 | 93 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Master Casper | 8 | 101 | 98 | -5 | + 2 | |
| Banff | 9 | 93 | 97 | -6 | + 10 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
EN-ROUTE TO THE START, ALMOND SEA (C HABIB) LIFTED ITS RIGHT FRONT SHOE WHICH WAS REFITTED BY THE FARRIER AT THE START. THIS FILLY WAS EXAMINED BY THE VETERINARY SURGEON AND WAS PASSED FIT TO RACE. THIS CAUSED THE DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) KARATE KID (R Venniker) was stubborn to load. b) ALMOND SEA (C Habib), CHIEFTAIN (C Maujean) and BANFF (K Brewer) were slow losing one length. c) RONDEBOSCH (P Mxoli) jumped out awkwardly. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey R Danielson reported that he felt something amiss with MASTER CASPER in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) ADRESS THE NATION (*T Mayhew) hung in, in the concluding stages. c) CHOCOLATE SOLDIER (M Katjedi) shifted out away from the crop in the concluding stages. d) Shortly before the finish, CHIEFTAIN (C Maujean) was steadied momentarily in anticipation of being awkwardly placed on the heels of KARATE KID (R Venniker) which hung out from the 200m. e) CHOCOLATE SOLDIER (M Katjedi), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Spies was advised. (MdP) f) ALMOND SEA (C Habib), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A Peter was advised. (LK) JOCKEY CHANGES: a) CHOCOLATE SOLDIER was ridden by Jockey M Katjedi. b) CHIEFTAIN was ridden by Jockey C Maujean. c) RONDEBOSCH was ridden by Jockey P Mxoli. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MASTER CASPER : Nothing obvious detected. b) RONDEBOSCH : Scalp wound right hind. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None