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30 December 2023 | Kenilworth | Race 4

CAPE SUMMER SEASON OF CHAMPIONS CLASS 4 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 78)

Distance 1400m

Going Good

Win Time 87.31s

Avg Time 87.15s

Stakes R135,000

WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:0.5

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Oriental Charm	Mr G van Niekerk	3	57.5kg	83	127	127	Won	13/2	Y	O: Greg & Gina Bortz & Mr Leon Ellman T: Mr B J Crawford
2	Fibonacci	Mr A Arries	7	58.5kg	85	73	73	+1.25	25/1	Y	O: Dr & Mrs S W Steyn & Mr R Steyn T: Mr V H Marshall
3	Unicorn Alert Line	Mr J P van der Merwe	9	58.0kg	84	61	61	+1.55	14/1	Y	O: Greg & Gina Bortz & Mr Leon Ellman T: Mr S J Snaith
4	Infrared	Mr L Mxothwa	5	60.0kg	88	101	101	+1.85	28/10	Y	O: Mr A Gujadhur T: Mr B J Crawford
5	Faire Advantage	Mr P C Orffer	6	59.0kg	76	71	71	+3.60	10/1	B TT Y	O: Mrs S Plattner T: Mr W A Nel
6	Escarpment	Mr K G Steyn	4	56.0kg	80	79	79	+5.10	20/1	Y	—
7	Oliver	Mr G Wright	8	60.0kg	78	93	93	+5.60	9/2	Y	—
8	Bristol Hercules	Mr R D Fourie	1	59.0kg	86	89	89	+6.00	9/4Fav	Y	—
9	Gypsy Express	Mr O Noach	2	55.0kg	68	58	58	+20.00	66/1	TT Y	—
Code 88	Trippi's Silk	Mr A Domeyer	5	60.5kg	—	77	77	—	7/1	N	—

Oriental Charm

Mr G van Niekerk · Dw 3 · 57.5kg

Won

13/2

MR 83 → 127

Fibonacci

Mr A Arries · Dw 7 · 58.5kg

+1.25

25/1

MR 85 → 73

Unicorn Alert Line

Mr J P van der Merwe · Dw 9 · 58.0kg

+1.55

14/1

MR 84 → 61

Infrared

Mr L Mxothwa · Dw 5 · 60.0kg

+1.85

28/10

MR 88 → 101

Faire Advantage

Mr P C Orffer · Dw 6 · 59.0kg

+3.60

10/1

MR 76 → 71

B TT Y

Escarpment

Mr K G Steyn · Dw 4 · 56.0kg

+5.10

20/1

MR 80 → 79

Oliver

Mr G Wright · Dw 8 · 60.0kg

+5.60

9/2

MR 78 → 93

Bristol Hercules

Mr R D Fourie · Dw 1 · 59.0kg

+6.00

9/4 Fav

MR 86 → 89

Gypsy Express

Mr O Noach · Dw 2 · 55.0kg

+20.00

66/1

MR 68 → 58

TT Y

Trippi's Silk

Mr A Domeyer · Dw 5 · 60.5kg

—

7/1

MR — → 77

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) TRIPPI'S SILK (A Domeyer) reared in the stalls, turned around and jumped out over the back gates, was examined by the course Veterinary Surgeon and withdrawn, causing a delay. As a result of this incident, Jockey A Domeyer required attention from the paramedics, which caused a further delay. b) Fair start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At the 400m BRISTOL HERCULES (R Fourie) was directed to the inside of FAIRE ADVANTAGE (C Orffer), which was hanging out and rolled out marginally. b) Leaving the 300m INFRARED (L Mxothwa) had to be steadied when close to the heels of ESCARPMENT (K Steyn), which was carried in by ORIENTAL CHARM (G van Niekerk), which shifted in away from the crop and was immediately straightened. c) In view of the performance of GYPSY EXPRESS (O Noach), which raced at the head of the field and tired quickly from the 300m, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) In view of the report from the Starter regarding TRIPPI'S SILK (A Domeyer), 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: 31/12/2023 to 06/01/2024 inclusive). TRIPPI'S SILK may not be presented for re-passing during this period. e) ORIENTAL CHARM, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer B Crawford was advised. (SC) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) INFRARED raced without a tongue tie (declared 07h09 on 20231230) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GYPSY EXPRESS - examined post-race. Not striding out right hind; abnormal respiratory noise & slow to recover SCRATCHINGS: a) TRIPPI'S SILK - injured in the stalls. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 14h47 on 20231230)