Race 8: NEXT FAIRVIEW RACEMEETING FRIDAY 10 JANUARY MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden F & M. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 07 January 2025 | 16:35
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Standard
Stakes:
R75,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sweet Nothings TF | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr R D Fourie | - | 61 | 60 | 5/4 |
| 2nd | Elegant Appeal | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 1 | Mr S L Naidoo | 0.1 | 51 | 65 | 50/1 |
| 3rd | Angel Of My Heart | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr C Zackey | 0.6 | 57 | 51 | 18/10 |
| 4 | Lady Sonatine | 2 ch. f | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr E W Webber | 8.1 | 68 | 64 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Laugh Till I Cry | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr D W Schwarz | 11.35 | 70 | 63 | 7/1 |
| 6 | Poise Panache | 6 b. m | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr D B Geerthsen | 15.6 | 31 | 40 | 50/1 |
| 7 | Pearly Ash | 2 gr. f | 55.0kg (59.0) | 5 | Mr Jace Botes | 17.85 | 58 | 51 | 40/1 |
| 8 | Lady Theia | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr C R Maujean | 23.1 | 59 | 53 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
98.84s
Average Time
97.81s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R717,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Nothings | 1 | 61 | 60 | + 7 | -8 | |
| Elegant Appeal | 2 | 51 | 65 | -1 | + 15 | |
| Angel Of My Heart | 3 | 57 | 51 | -1 | -5 | |
| Lady Sonatine | 4 | 68 | 64 | -3 | -1 | |
| Laugh Till I Cry | 5 | 70 | 63 | -4 | -3 | |
| Poise Panache | 6 | 31 | 40 | -6 | + 15 | |
| Pearly Ash | 7 | 58 | 51 | -6 | -1 | |
| Lady Theia | 8 | 59 | 53 | -8 | + 2 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) SWEET NOTHINGS (R Fourie) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) ELEGANT APPEAL (S Naidoo) jumped awkwardly outwards and made slight contact with ANGEL OF MY HEART (C Zackey) shortly after the start. b) LADY THEIA (C Maujean), which raced without cover, over raced in the early and middle stages. c) Leaving the 1200m ANGEL OF MY HEART (C Zackey) had to steady momentarily off the heels of PEARLY ASH (*J Botes), which shifted inwards to take a position next to the inside running rail. Apprentice J Botes appeared before the Board and was advised to make sure he is sufficiently clear before shifting ground. He was further advised that should he ride in a similar manner in future engagements, disciplinary measures may be meted out. d) POISE PANACHE (DB Geerthsen) raced wide around the bend, shifted out away from the crop and raced in isolation parallel to the outside running rail in the straight. e) ELEGANT APPEAL (S Naidoo) shifted outwards away from the crop from the 200m and made slight contact with SWEET NOTHINGS (R Fourie), which shifted inwards slightly before the finish line. f) In view of the performance of LADY THEIA (C Maujean) (Betting 25/1; Distance 23.10 lengths), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. Trainer TJ Laing was advised to report back should she find anything amiss with this filly on her return to the stables. g) In view of the performance of LADY SONATINE (E Webber) (Betting 10/1; Distance 8.10 lengths), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. h) SWEET NOTHINGS, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AC Greeff was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) E Webber rode LADY SONATINE (declared 15h50 on 20250107) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) LADY THEIA - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) LADY SONATINE - examined post-race. Mouth injury & lame right front. A veterinary certificate is required prior to acceptance. Rule 49.7 applied THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS OFFICIAL RESULT