RaceCape Powered By Hollywoodbets CLASS 3 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 94)

Distance 1800m

Going Good

Win Time 113.79s

Avg Time 112.93s

Stakes R155,000

WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:7.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:9.5 4yrs:1.5

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Harajuku	Mr J P van der Merwe	3	53.0kg	94	101	101	Won	17/2	Y	O: Greg & Gina Bortz T: Mr S J Snaith
2	Natyam	Mr L Mxothwa	5	57.5kg	90	102	102	+0.05	33/10Fav	TT Y	O: Messrs Allan F Peters, Raj Singh, G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer T: Mr Gareth van Zyl
3	Tamarisk Tree Line	Mr C Zackey	6	55.0kg	85	105	105	+0.55	8/1	Y	O: Mr I F M van Schalkwyk T: Mr D M Kannemeyer
4	African Torrent Line	Mr A D Andrews	1	52.5kg	80	68	68	+0.60	16/1	Y	O: Gulf Racing Club Syndicate (Nom: Mr K Felix), Messrs D Florence, L Jansen, Sterling M Miller & R T Smart T: Messrs M G Azzie & A A Azzie
5	Gainsford	Mr B R FayD'Herbe de Maudave	9	61.0kg	96	88	88	+1.60	20/1	B Y	O: Messrs M I Fullard, J H Drew & K P Truter & Mrs Jane Truter T: Mr V H Marshall
6	Prevalence	Mr C B Bantam	4	52.5kg	80	83	83	+1.90	4/1	Y	—
7	King Pelles	Mr R D Fourie	7	54.0kg	95	122	122	+3.90	9/2	Y	—
8	Blackberry Malt	Mr R Danielson	8	58.5kg	92	82	82	+5.15	5/1	B Y	—
9	Just Var	Mr A Arries	2	52.0kg	90	83	83	+7.40	33/1	Y	—

Harajuku

Mr J P van der Merwe · Dw 3 · 53.0kg

Won

17/2

MR 94 → 101

Natyam

Mr L Mxothwa · Dw 5 · 57.5kg

+0.05

33/10 Fav

MR 90 → 102

TT Y

Tamarisk Tree Line

Mr C Zackey · Dw 6 · 55.0kg

+0.55

8/1

MR 85 → 105

African Torrent Line

Mr A D Andrews · Dw 1 · 52.5kg

+0.60

16/1

MR 80 → 68

Gainsford

Mr B R FayD'Herbe de Maudave · Dw 9 · 61.0kg

+1.60

20/1

MR 96 → 88

B Y

Prevalence

Mr C B Bantam · Dw 4 · 52.5kg

+1.90

4/1

MR 80 → 83

King Pelles

Mr R D Fourie · Dw 7 · 54.0kg

+3.90

9/2

MR 95 → 122

Blackberry Malt

Mr R Danielson · Dw 8 · 58.5kg

+5.15

5/1

MR 92 → 82

B Y

Just Var

Mr A Arries · Dw 2 · 52.0kg

+7.40

33/1

MR 90 → 83

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) NATYAM (L Mxothwa) was stubborn loading. b) Fair start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) After leaving the parade ring correctly shod, NATYAM (L Mxothwa) lifted its right hind shoe on the way to the start which had to be re-fitted, causing a delay. b) JUST VAR (A Arries) pulled hard in the early stages. c) HARAJUKU (JP van der Merwe) proved difficult to settle in the early stages. d) In the concluding stages NATYAM (L Mxothwa) rolled out and made slight contact with HARAJUKU (JP van der Merwe) at the finish. e) In view of the report from the Starter regarding NATYAM (L Mxothwa), this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as he proves to be tractable to load with a companion. (Suspension dates: 24/12/2023 to 30/12/2023 inclusive). NATYAM may not be presented for re-passing during this period. f) HARAJUKU, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SJ Snaith was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) R Fourie (KING PELLES) rode +1kg of which 0.5kg was carded (54.7kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS