Race 4: RACING TODAY FM 96 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)

FAIRVIEW RACECOURSE | Friday, 31 January 2025 | 14:30

Distance: 1400m
Going: Good
Stakes: R105,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.0 4yrs:0.5

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
1st Montelena 4 b. f 57.0kg 4 Mr C Zackey - 90 90 5/1
2nd Heart Peaks 4 b. f 55.0kg 6 Mr M K Katjedi 2.5 86 89 33/1
3rd Treasure Hunt 6 b. m 52.0kg 10 Mr K G Steyn 3.25 79 80 66/1
4 Woman Of Power 4 b. f 58.5kg 3 Mr K Minnie 3.35 93 92 25/2
5 Red Sash 5 ch. m 60.5kg 1 Mr C R Maujean 3.45 97 101 11/2
6 Catch Your Breath TF 4 b. f 56.0kg 5 Mr R D Fourie 3.7 88 94 9/4
7 Back For More 4 b. f 55.5kg 8 Mr X C Ndlovu 3.95 87 75 16/1
8 Vihaan's Queen 4 b. f 57.5kg 7 Mr D W Schwarz 5.2 91 89 25/1
9 Golden Pacific 2 b. f 59.5kg 2 Mr M A Yeni 6.93 95 93 10/1
10 Highlyconfidential 2 b. f 55.0kg 9 Mr J P van der Merwe 44.43 86 86 5/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
86.14s
Average Time
84.71s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R764,500

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Montelena 1 90 90 0 + 7 -7
Heart Peaks 2 86 89 +3 -1 + 4
Treasure Hunt 3 79 80 +1 -2 + 3
Woman Of Power 4 93 92 -1 -2 + 1
Red Sash 5 97 101 +4 -2 + 6
Catch Your Breath 6 88 94 +6 -2 + 8
Back For More 7 87 75 -12 -2 -10
Vihaan's Queen 8 91 89 -2 -2
Golden Pacific 9 95 93 -2 -3 + 1
Highlyconfidential 10 86 86 0 -10 + 10
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:

a)	HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL (JP van der Merwe) stood as the start was effected, losing many lengths.
b)	WOMAN OF POWER (K Minnie) was nervous in the stalls and fly-jumped leaving the stalls.
	
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: 

a)	The start of this race was delayed due to the delay in the previous race.
b)	RED SASH (C Maujean) over raced in the early stages and proved difficult to assist.
c)	HEART PEAKS (MK Katjedi) raced wide without cover around the turn and into the straight.
d)	CATCH YOUR BREATH (R Fourie) was baulked for a clear run from the 400m to the 200m.
e)	At the 250m RED SASH (C Maujean) had to steady to avoid running onto the heels of WOMAN OF POWER (K Minnie).
f)	Jockey M Yeni reported that he felt something amiss with GOLDEN PACIFIC. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly.
g)	In view of the report from the Starter regarding HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL (JP van der Merwe), this filly's 	starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until 	such time as she proves to be tractable to jump on terms with a companion. (Suspension dates: 01/02/2025 to 	07/02/2025 inclusive). HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL may not be presented for re-passing during this period.
h)	MONTELENA, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer DG Smith, acting on behalf of Trainer GD Smith, was advised. (LM)
i)	HEART PEAKS, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer TJ Laing was advised. (LM)

JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES:

a)	MK Katjedi rode HEART PEAKS (declared 14h15 on 20250130)
b)	HEART PEAKS raced with alumites in front; unshod behind (declared 08h58 on 20250129)

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER 

a)	Nil

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:

a)	GOLDEN PACIFIC - examined post-race. Not striding out left front
b)	WOMAN OF POWER - abnormal respiratory noise	

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS