11 May 2025 | Turffontein | Race 7

BETWAY SECRETARIAT STAKES (For 3 year-olds. 1st Leg HV Winter Series (Non-Black Type))

Distance 1400m

Going Good

Win Time 85.30s

Avg Time 84.97s

Stakes R175,000

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Choisaanada	Mr G J Lerena	1	58.5kg	97	121	121	Won	9/2	Y	O: Isabella Lombard & Mr B M Jossel T: Mr E Verdonese
2	Immediate Edge	Mr K Matsunyane	9	60.5kg	101	108	108	+1.00	7/1	B Y	O: Al Adiyaat South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack), Messrs C S Haynes & M F de Kock T: Mike/Mathew De Kock
3	Zanthar Line	Mr C J Habib	10	54.0kg	88	80	80	+1.30	33/1	EM Y	O: Triple A Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A A Azzie) T: Messrs M G Azzie & A A Azzie
4	Dance King	Mr Wesley Marwing	6	54.5kg	89	97	97	+2.10	17/2	Y	O: 1 More We Stay Syndicate (Nom: Ms K Oakes) T: Mr W Marwing
5	Potberrie	Mr M A Yeni	4	60.5kg	101	105	105	+2.40	10/1	Y	O: Mr St John D Gray T: Mr St John D Gray
6	Legendary	Mr C R Maujean	3	52.0kg	80	72	72	+2.90	40/1	N	—
7	Mountain High	Mr C Zackey	5	54.0kg	87	80	80	+3.20	10/1	TT Y	—
8	Paul Revere	Mr K J Lihaba	8	52.0kg*	81	92	92	+5.70	25/2	Y	—
9	Key News	Mr M K Katjedi	11	55.0kg	90	78	78	+9.70	25/1	TT Y	—
10	One More Star	Mr P Mxoli	7	53.0kg	86	87	87	+11.20	33/1	TT Y	—
11	Royal Force	Mr P J Strydom	2	62.0kg	104	104	104	+13.70	2/1Fav	Y	—

Choisaanada

Mr G J Lerena · Dw 1 · 58.5kg

Won

9/2

MR 97 → 121

Immediate Edge

Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 9 · 60.5kg

+1.00

7/1

MR 101 → 108

B Y

Zanthar Line

Mr C J Habib · Dw 10 · 54.0kg

+1.30

33/1

MR 88 → 80

EM Y

Dance King

Mr Wesley Marwing · Dw 6 · 54.5kg

+2.10

17/2

MR 89 → 97

Potberrie

Mr M A Yeni · Dw 4 · 60.5kg

+2.40

10/1

MR 101 → 105

Legendary

Mr C R Maujean · Dw 3 · 52.0kg

+2.90

40/1

MR 80 → 72

Mountain High

Mr C Zackey · Dw 5 · 54.0kg

+3.20

10/1

MR 87 → 80

TT Y

Paul Revere

Mr K J Lihaba (True) · Dw 8 · 52.0kg

+5.70

25/2

MR 81 → 92

Key News

Mr M K Katjedi · Dw 11 · 55.0kg

+9.70

25/1

MR 90 → 78

TT Y

One More Star

Mr P Mxoli · Dw 7 · 53.0kg

+11.20

33/1

MR 86 → 87

TT Y

Royal Force

Mr P J Strydom · Dw 2 · 62.0kg

+13.70

2/1 Fav

MR 104 → 104

THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE DELAY IN THE PREVIOUS RACE, AS WELL AS MOUNTAIN HIGH (C ZACKEY) LIFTING ITS RIGHT FRONT SHOE, WHICH WAS ATTENDED TO BY THE COURSE FARRIER. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) KEY NEWS (M K Katjedi) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) MOUNTAIN HIGH (C Zackey) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the performance of KEY NEWS (M K Katjedi), (distance 9,70 lengths, betting 25/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) In view of the performance of ONE MORE STAR (P Mxoli), (distance 11,20 lengths, betting 33/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. c) Jockey P Strydom reported that he felt something amiss with ROYAL FORCE in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning ROYAL FORCE , and in terms of Rule 93.1, this gelding is suspended for 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority. Trainer Houdalakis was advised. e) CHOISAANADA (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer E Verdonese advised (MS). When questioned regarding the improved performance of CHOISAANADA, Trainer E Verdonese could offer the Board no suitable explanation. His attention was drawn to the Rules pertaining to In and Out running. JOCKEY CHANGES: a) LEGENDARY was ridden by Jockey C Maujean (declared 11 May 2025 at 07H41). b) MOUNTAIN HIGH: Jockey C Zackey weighed out at 54,6kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) KEY NEWS abnormal respiratory noise. b) ONE MORE STAR not striding out left hind. c) ROYAL FORCE bilateral epistaxis, recommended 60-day suspension. Trainer M N Houdalakis was advised (MB). Race 7 contd. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.