Race 9: NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY MR 68 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Sunday, 26 January 2025 | 16:45
Distance:
1160m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R90,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Oriental Bouquet | 4 ch. f | 57.0kg | 12 | - | - | - | 56 | - |
| - | Phala Millions | 4 b. g | 53.5kg | 6 | Mr J Gates | - | - | 66 | 40/1 |
| - | Delphi Dancer | 3 b. f | 51.5kg (55.5) | 11 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | - | - | 59 | 25/1 |
| 1st | Komati River | 3 b. f | 61.5kg | 7 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 78 | 93 | 9/2 |
| 2nd | Smelting | 7 b. m | 52.5kg | 3 | Mr J R Syster | 0.05 | 53 | 52 | 33/1 |
| 3rd | Prized Platinum | 3 b. g | 55.5kg | 4 | Mr L Nhlapo | 1.25 | 59 | 72 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Samoa | 10 b. m | 53.0kg (57.0) | 1 | Mr G Dookhit | 1.65 | 62 | 64 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Pacific | 4 b. g | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | 1.95 | 60 | 50 | 6/1 |
| 6 | King Rahul | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 10 | Mr M K Katjedi | 2.75 | 62 | 63 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Twice As Wild | 6 b. m | 51.0kg (53.5) | 5 | Mr N Nastili | 3.15 | 55 | 51 | 10/1 |
| 8 | Mariachi Madness TF | 2 b. g | 56.0kg | 11 | Mr R Danielson | 3.75 | 60 | 57 | 7/2 |
| 9 | Life Goes On | 7 b. g | 55.0kg (54.5) | 8 | Mr D W Schwarz | 4.5 | 57 | 54 | 16/1 |
| 10 | Gal Gadot | 8 b. m | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 5.8 | 50 | 50 | 50/1 |
| 11 | Circus Lights | 5 ch. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr P Mxoli | 99.99 | 68 | 64 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
67.55s
Average Time
68.08s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,360,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komati River | 1 | 78 | 93 | + 7 | + 8 | |
| Smelting | 2 | 53 | 52 | -1 | ||
| Prized Platinum | 3 | 59 | 72 | -1 | + 14 | |
| Samoa | 4 | 62 | 64 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Pacific | 5 | 60 | 50 | -1 | -9 | |
| King Rahul | 6 | 62 | 63 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Twice As Wild | 7 | 55 | 51 | -2 | -2 | |
| Mariachi Madness | 8 | 60 | 57 | -2 | -1 | |
| Life Goes On | 9 | 57 | 54 | -2 | -1 | |
| Gal Gadot | 10 | 50 | 50 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Circus Lights | 11 | 68 | 64 | -10 | + 6 | |
| Oriental Bouquet | None | - | 56 | - | -188 | - |
| Phala Millions | None | - | 66 | - | -188 | - |
| Delphi Dancer | None | - | 59 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
FOLLOWING THE RUNNING OF RACE 8, BOTH THE AMBULANCE AND THE COURSE PARAMEDICS RETURNED TO THE MEDICAL CENTRE AND ASSISTED IN THE TREATMENT OF APPRENTICE T MAYHEW. THEY COULD NOT BE DISPATCHED TO THE START UNTIL THE TRANSFER AMBULANCE HAD ARRIVED. THIS CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) CIRCUS LIGHTS (P Mxoli) refused to jump. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer G J Maroun will be advised (GT). b) PACIFIC (K Matsunyane) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At approximately the 300m, TWICE AS WILD (*N Nastili) was carried in by KOMATI RIVER (G Lerena), which was directed inwards away from the heels of SMELTING (J R Syster) to continue its run. b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to CIRCUS LIGHTS, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended indefinitely in terms of Rule 61.6.10 until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion on two Raceday's. Trainer G J Maroun to be advised c) KOMATI RIVER (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A P Peter advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) KING RAHUL was ridden by Jockey M K Katjedi (declared 26 January 2025 at 16H43). b) LIFE GOES ON: Jockey D Schwarz weighed out at 55,4 kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: b) LIFE GOES ON raced unshod (declared 22 January 2025 at 08H15). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GAL GADOT cut into right front. Race 9 contd. SCRATCHED: a) ORIENTAL BOUQUET under 8-day suspension. Advised 22 January at 08H32. b) DELPHI DANCER lame left front (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) PHALA MILLIONS off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.