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04 January 2023 | Greyville | Race 4

FOLLOW IN THE BOX SEAT PODCAST MR 86 HANDICAP (Open)

Distance 1200m
Going Standard
Win Time 69.37s
Avg Time 70.17s
Stakes R74,000
WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.5
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1 Mr K de Melo 4 57.0kg 80 87 87 Won 5/2
B Y
O: Lucky Vest 12 CC (Nom: Mr S Govender),Team G Racing (Nom: Mr G H van Zyl), Messrs E A Budlender & P R Rencken
T: Mr Gavin van Zyl
2 Mr T Godden 3 55.0kg 76 86 86 +0.75 33/10
Y
O: Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
T: Mr P B Muscutt
3 Mr A Mgudlwa 5 53.5kg 73 84 84 +0.95 18/10Fav
Y
O: Messrs I B Gibson, P B Gibson, M Sharkey & M D H Sinnema
T: Miss W Whitehead
4 Mr B Jacobson 1 57.0kg 80 86 86 +5.95 16/1
Y
O: Messrs J P G de Rauville, M J L Nairac, G Petzer & A J Rivalland
T: Mr A J Rivalland
5 Mr M A Yeni 6 58.5kg 83 74 74 +6.20 8/1
B Y
O: Messrs H C N Da Costa, D S Bosch & K Naiken
T: Mr D S Bosch
6 Mr K Matsunyane 2 58.5kg 83 79 79 +12.10 10/1
B Y
Code 88 Mr S S Hlengwa 1 59.5kg* 90 90 4/1
N
Code 88 8 55.0kg 82 82 10/1
N
1
Mr K de Melo · Dw 4 · 57.0kg
Won
5/2
MR 8087
B Y
2
Mr T Godden · Dw 3 · 55.0kg
+0.75
33/10
MR 7686
Y
3
Mr A Mgudlwa · Dw 5 · 53.5kg
+0.95
18/10 Fav
MR 7384
Y
4
Mr B Jacobson · Dw 1 · 57.0kg
+5.95
16/1
MR 8086
Y
5
Mr M A Yeni · Dw 6 · 58.5kg
+6.20
8/1
MR 8374
B Y
6
Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 2 · 58.5kg
+12.10
10/1
MR 8379
B Y
88
Mr S S Hlengwa (True) · Dw 1 · 59.5kg
4/1
MR 90
N
88
— · Dw 8 · 55.0kg
10/1
MR 82
N
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) GRAPPLER (K Matsunyane) reared in the stalls as the start was effected and lost 3 lengths. Trainer K Naidoo was advised to re-school this gelding (SN). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED : a) A race review was called into the start of this Race with regard to GRAPPLER (K Matsunyane). After reviewing the video evidence the Board determined that this gelding reared as the start was effected, resulting in the handler being marginally slow to release this gelding. Given that this was the result of GRAPPLER'S own actions, no further action was taken. b) BEECHAMWOOD BOY (A Mgudlwa) was switched to the inside of JUSTAGUYTHING (K de Melo) shortly before the finish. c) In view of the performance of GRAPPLER (K Matsunyane) (12.10 lengths, 10/1 in the betting), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) JUSTAGUYTHING (K de Melo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer O Mhlamvu acting on behalf of Trainer G H Van Zyl advised (NS). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) GRAPPLER raced equipped with blinkers (advised 02.01.23/20h03). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED : a) GRAPPLER : Blood in mouth. b) BLACKWHITEDYNAMITE : Abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHINGS : a) ASHFORD CASTLE : Jarred left front (Trainer - 04.01.23/09h33). Rule 53.5 applies. b) DESOLATE ROAD : Insufficient recovery time (Trainer - 03.01.23/10h55). Rule 53.5 applies. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: a) None