Race 2: HOLY LAND GRADUATION PLATE (Maidens,1 & 2 time winners)
BORROWDALE PARK | Sunday, 12 January 2025 | 13:00
Distance:
1100m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R1,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Hemlock | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr J R Syster | - | - | 59 | - |
| 1st | Tom's Diner | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 71 | 94 | - |
| 2nd | Force Eight | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr K L Derere | 4.0 | 93 | 77 | - |
| 3rd | Prince Of Denmark | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr K A Brewer | 13.0 | 55 | 51 | - |
Race Timing
Winning Time
66.44s
Total Pool
R6,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Diner | 1 | 71 | 94 | + 7 | + 16 | |
| Force Eight | 2 | 93 | 77 | -2 | -14 | |
| Prince Of Denmark | 3 | 55 | 51 | -5 | + 1 | |
| Hemlock | None | - | 59 | - | -183 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) As the loading process commenced, FORCE EIGHT (K Derere) rushed the front gates, resulting in PRINCE OF DENMARK breaking through and dislodging Jockey K A Brewer. Jockey K A Brewer was attended to by the paramedics and passed fit to race. FORCE EIGHT was restrained by Jockey K Derere. FORCE EIGHT (K Derere) and PRINCE OF DENMARK (K A Brewer) were returned to the start, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded. b) FORCE EIGHT (K Derere) was slow, losing two lengths. Stable Employee M Mallet, acting on behalf of Trainer A Parham, was advised to reschool FORCE EIGHT prior to her next engagement (WD). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey K A Brewer (PRINCE OF DENMARK) did not persevere with his riding from the 400m. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) Jockey K Derere (FORCE EIGHT) appeared before the Board and was advised to ride his mounts out to the end of the race. He was further advised that failing a safety or veterinary concern that he should ride with at least hands and heels in similar circumstances to ensure that the finishing margin is a true reflection of the race. c) TOM'S DINER (P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer G Macleod advised (AH). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) FORCE EIGHT raced equipped with alumites (declared 12 January 2025 at 10H19). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PRINCE OF DENMARK abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) HEMLOCK swollen right front (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies).