NELSON MANDELA BAY RACING EAST CAPE POLY CHALLENGE (Open - Leg 1 EC Poly Challenge (Non-Blk Type)) | 22 Aug 2025

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Mercantour	Mr S Khumalo	7	62.0kg	111	117	117	Won	28/10	TT Y	O: Mr P J Moor T: Mr A C Greeff
2	Fairy Knight	Mr L Mxothwa	5	62.0kg	118	118	118	+0.10	5/2Fav	B Y	O: Pine Lodge Stud & Halo Stables T/A Halo Syndicate (Nom: Mr A C Greeff) T: Mr A C Greeff
3	Golden Pavilion	Mr C J Habib	3	58.0kg	89	94	94	+0.35	8/1	Y	O: Messrs G A Basel, L Clark, J P Rey & Mrs L C A Bouwer T: Estate Late Mr G D Smith
4	Usa's Hope Line	Mr C Zackey	1	61.0kg	98	97	97	+1.10	25/1	B Y	O: Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd T: Estate Late Mr G D Smith
5	Dubai Hills Line	Mr X C Ndlovu	6	59.5kg	94	95	95	+2.10	14/1	B TT Y	O: ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha) T: Mr A C Greeff
6	Champonelle	Mr L M van Rensburg	2	58.0kg	90	87	87	+4.35	9/4	B Y	—
7	Pas De Nom	Mr C R Maujean	4	59.5kg	94	91	91	+8.85	50/1	B TT F	—

Mercantour

Mr S Khumalo · Dw 7 · 62.0kg

Won

28/10

MR 111 → 117

TT Y

Fairy Knight

Mr L Mxothwa · Dw 5 · 62.0kg

+0.10

5/2 Fav

MR 118 → 118

B Y

Golden Pavilion

Mr C J Habib · Dw 3 · 58.0kg

+0.35

8/1

MR 89 → 94

Usa's Hope Line

Mr C Zackey · Dw 1 · 61.0kg

+1.10

25/1

MR 98 → 97

B Y

Dubai Hills Line

Mr X C Ndlovu · Dw 6 · 59.5kg

+2.10

14/1

MR 94 → 95

B TT Y

Champonelle

Mr L M van Rensburg · Dw 2 · 58.0kg

+4.35

9/4

MR 90 → 87

B Y

Pas De Nom

Mr C R Maujean · Dw 4 · 59.5kg

+8.85

50/1

MR 94 → 91

B TT F

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) PAS DE NOM (C Maujean) jumped slow, losing four lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 testing were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (15h45) b) Permission was granted for GOLDEN PAVILION (C Habib) to be assisted by a lead pony when proceeding to the start. c) PAS DE NOM (C Maujean) shifted out away from the crop from approximately the 350m. d) GOLDEN PAVILION (C Habib) shifted out away from the crop from the 250m. e) In view of the report from the Starter regarding PAS DE NOM (C Maujean), this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as he proves to be tractable to jump on terms with a companion. (Suspension dates: 23/08/2025 to 29/08/2025 inclusive) PAS DE NOM may not be presented for re-passing during this period. f) MERCANTOUR, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer A Mtengwana, acting on behalf of Trainer AC Greeff, was advised. (LM) g) GOLDEN PAVILION, the third-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer FJ Jacobs, acting on behalf of Trainer GD Smith, was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) FAIRY KNIGHT raced with alumite bar shoes in front; alumites behind (declared 08h50 on 20250820) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS