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02 March 2023 | Turffontein | Race 3

PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden F & M. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)

Distance 1600m
Going Good
Win Time 98.68s
Stakes R90,000
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1 Mr K Matsunyane 5 60.0kg 62 63 63 Won 9/4
EM Y
O: Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
T: Mr B J Crawford
2 Mr G Pieterse 1 60.0kg 57 60 60 +3.50 25/1
Y
O: Mr M Pandaram
T: Mr P F Matchett
3 Mr G J Lerena 3 60.0kg 65 57 57 +7.10 4/1
B TT Y
O: Messrs D J Michael, L M Michael, Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd & Stone Hill Stud (Nom: Mr H C W Rix)
T: Mr S G Tarry
4 Mr K de Melo 6 60.0kg 69 68 68 +7.50 18/10Fav
Y
O: Messrs K A Waterston, G J Geyer, Lucky Houdalakis, K Jansen & G J Player & Natasha Sturdy
T: Mr Lucky Houdalakis
5 Mr D W Schwarz 7 60.0kg 68 44 44 +11.00 25/1
TT Y
O: Messrs W G de Koker, S Poriazis & Mr D J & Mrs H M R Nieuwenhuizen
T: Mr D J Nieuwenhuizen
6 Mr P Mxoli 4 60.0kg* 55 55 +14.00 25/1
TT Y
7 Mr P J Strydom 2 60.0kg 72 66 66 +35.00 17/2
B Y
Code 88 Mr N Klink 3 60.0kg 65 65 25/1
N
Code 88 Mr C R Maujean 9 60.0kg 50 50 80/1
N
1
Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 5 · 60.0kg
Won
9/4
MR 6263
EM Y
2
Mr G Pieterse · Dw 1 · 60.0kg
+3.50
25/1
MR 5760
Y
3
Mr G J Lerena · Dw 3 · 60.0kg
+7.10
4/1
MR 6557
B TT Y
4
Mr K de Melo · Dw 6 · 60.0kg
+7.50
18/10 Fav
MR 6968
Y
5
Mr D W Schwarz · Dw 7 · 60.0kg
+11.00
25/1
MR 6844
TT Y
6
Mr P Mxoli (True) · Dw 4 · 60.0kg
+14.00
25/1
MR 55
TT Y
7
Mr P J Strydom · Dw 2 · 60.0kg
+35.00
17/2
MR 7266
B Y
88
Mr N Klink · Dw 3 · 60.0kg
25/1
MR 65
N
88
Mr C R Maujean · Dw 9 · 60.0kg
80/1
MR 50
N
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) EDEN OF AFRICA (*P Mxoli) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) When questioned regarding the change of tactics on IMPERSONATION (K de Melo), Trainer M N Houdalakis explained to the Board that in this filly's runs on 6 December 2022 and 9 January 2023, she had raced too keenly and without cover which had resulted in this filly fading out in these races. It was his intention today to instruct Jockey K de Melo to ride this filly with cover and from off the pace to allow her to finish the race off strongly. When adopting these tactics, IMPERSONATION had sat further back than he had originally planned. b) Jockey P Strydom did not persevere with his riding from the 200m. Thereafter, Jockey P Strydom reported that he felt something amiss with LADY ZULTANITE in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. Trainer D N Stenger was requested to report back on the condition of this filly on return to stables. c) Jockey K de Melo reported that IMPERSONATION made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) Jockey D Schwarz reported that DOUBLE JOY made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) ISLAND BEAUTY (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer J Crawford, acting on behalf of Trainer B Crawford, was advised (MS). f) VOSHAARNOOI (C Maujean), scratched at the start, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F Bronkhorst was advised (TL). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) LADY ZULTANITE examined post race, nothing obvious detected. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer D N Stenger advised (TL). b) IMPERSONATION abnormal respiratory noise. c) DOUBLE JOY abnormal respiratory noise. d) VOSHAARNOOI not striding out left front. Specimens collected for analysis. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer F Bronkhorst was advised (TL). SCRATCHED: a) AUNT PITTYPAT rapped tendon (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) VOSHAARNOOI not striding out in front (NHA / 13H12) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 50/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.