Race 3: SOPHOMORE PLATE (For 3 year-olds)
FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 17 January 2025 | 13:35
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | My Best Shot TF | 3 ch. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr R D Fourie | - | 111 | 116 | 5/10 |
| 2nd | Global State | 2 b. c | 54.5kg (54.0) | 2 | Mr C Zackey | 2.25 | 85 | 88 | 10/1 |
| 3rd | Golden Link | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr C R Maujean | 3.0 | 102 | 99 | 8/1 |
| 4 | Union Rose | 3 b. g | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | 7.5 | 82 | 69 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Coral Creek | 3 b. g | 54.0kg | 1 | Mr X C Ndlovu | 10.0 | 76 | 73 | 100/1 |
| 6 | Golden Rule | 3 b. g | 54.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 16.25 | 97 | 99 | 4/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
81.69s
Average Time
84.33s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R644,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Best Shot | 1 | 111 | 116 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Global State | 2 | 85 | 88 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Golden Link | 3 | 102 | 99 | -2 | -1 | |
| Union Rose | 4 | 82 | 69 | -3 | -10 | |
| Coral Creek | 5 | 76 | 73 | -4 | + 1 | |
| Golden Rule | 6 | 97 | 99 | -6 | + 8 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) MY BEST SHOT (R Fourie) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey M Yeni reported that GOLDEN RULE changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. Trainer K Mitchley was advised to report back should she find anything amiss with this colt on his return to the stables. b) MY BEST SHOT, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer A Mtengwana, acting on behalf of Trainer AC Greeff, was advised. (LM) c) GLOBAL STATE, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer DG Smith, acting on behalf of Trainer GD Smith, was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) C Zackey (GLOBAL STATE) rode +0.5kg (54.9kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GOLDEN RULE - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) GOLDEN LINK - choked up c) GLOBAL STATE - cast left front shoe THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS