Race 9: CITY OF CAPE TOWN POLITICIAN STAKES (Grade 3) (Open to all 3 year olds - Derby Trial)
KENILWORTH RACECOURSE | Saturday, 25 January 2025 | 16:45
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R350,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Pinot Grigio | 3 b. c | 55.5kg | 6 | Mr G Wright | - | - | 93 | 25/2 |
| 1st | Zeitz | 3 gr. c | 55.5kg | 4 | Mr Serino Moodley | - | 85 | 104 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Garrix | 3 ch. c | 58.5kg | 10 | Mr A Domeyer | 2.75 | 95 | 123 | 33/10 |
| 3rd | Native Ruler | 3 ch. g | 55.5kg | 9 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.05 | 85 | 123 | 25/1 |
| 4 | Dawn Till Dusk | 2 ch. c | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 3.55 | 93 | 94 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Sail The Seas TF | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr G van Niekerk | 4.55 | 103 | 127 | 33/10 |
| 6 | Regulation | 3 b. g | 55.5kg | 8 | Mr R D Fourie | 4.95 | 88 | 105 | 3/1 |
| 7 | Major Master | 3 b. c | 55.5kg | 7 | Mr S D Veale | 5.45 | 88 | 100 | 7/1 |
| 8 | Commander Green | 2 b. g | 55.5kg | 2 | Mr A Mgudlwa | 5.95 | 83 | 83 | 100/1 |
| 9 | Wild Intent | 3 b. g | 58.5kg | 6 | Mr G J Lerena | 6.25 | 96 | 110 | 25/2 |
| 10 | Express Yourself | 2 b. c | 55.5kg | 3 | Mr M A Yeni | 6.3 | 86 | 74 | 50/1 |
| 11 | French Flame | 2 b. g | 58.5kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | 13.05 | 98 | 82 | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
111.24s
Average Time
112.93s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R10,075,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeitz | 1 | 85 | 104 | + 7 | + 12 | |
| Garrix | 2 | 95 | 123 | -1 | + 29 | |
| Native Ruler | 3 | 85 | 123 | -2 | + 40 | |
| Dawn Till Dusk | 4 | 93 | 94 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Sail The Seas | 5 | 103 | 127 | -2 | + 26 | |
| Regulation | 6 | 88 | 105 | -2 | + 19 | |
| Major Master | 7 | 88 | 100 | -2 | + 14 | |
| Commander Green | 8 | 83 | 83 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Wild Intent | 9 | 96 | 110 | -3 | + 17 | |
| Express Yourself | 10 | 86 | 74 | -3 | -9 | |
| French Flame | 11 | 98 | 82 | -5 | -11 | |
| Pinot Grigio | None | - | 93 | - | -198 | - |
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) After leaving the parade ring correctly shod, ZEITZ (S Moodley) cast its left front shoe on the way to the start which had to be replaced, causing a delay. b) GARRIX (A Domeyer) improved from a rearward position at the 800m to obtain third position upon straightening. c) At the 300m WILD INTENT (G Lerena) was directed outwards into clear running and commenced to hang out. d) At the 150m REGULATION (R Fourie) had to steady when awkwardly placed between the heels of SAIL THE SEAS (G van Niekerk), which shifted in slightly and MAJOR MASTER (S Veale). e) FRENCH FLAME (C Zackey) commenced to give ground quickly in the closing stages and was not persevered with. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) Shortly before the finish line, GARRIX (A Domeyer) and NATIVE RULER (K Matsunyane) raced tight and bumped as a consequence. g) ZEITZ, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer WA Nel was advised. (TL) h) GARRIX, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer ELP Steyn was advised. (TL) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) FRENCH FLAME - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected SCRATCHED: a) PINOT GRIGIO - abnormal blood count. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 09h14 on 20250123)