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23 September 2025 | Fairview | Race 8

NEXT FAIRVIEW RACEMEETING FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER MR 68 HANDICAP (Open)

Distance 2000m
Going Standard
Win Time 122.62s
Avg Time 123.92s
Stakes R76,000
WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.5 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:12.5 4yrs:2.5
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1 Mr X C Ndlovu 8 53.5kg 55 63 63 Won 7/2
Y
O: Five Star Racing & Stud CC (Nom: Ms A M Kacnis)
T: Mr E Kaknis
2 Mr R D Fourie 2 55.5kg 78 75 75 +0.25 15/10Fav
TT Y
O: Mr & Mrs A C Greeff & Mr J H Kinsley
T: Mr A C Greeff
3 Mr G Dookhit 1 51.0kg* 60 60 60 +1.50 8/1
TT F
O: Mr P J van Staden
T: Mr Z Oosthuizen
4 Mr C R Maujean 3 53.5kg 55 52 52 +1.60 11/2
TT Y
O: Miss T J Laing & Mr M F de Kock
T: Miss T J Laing
5 Mr E W Webber 7 54.0kg 58 56 56 +3.60 16/1
TT Y
O: Messrs E G van den Berg, W Luthi, S Poriazis & Dr J Steytler
T: Miss K Mitchley
6 Mr M K Katjedi 6 61.0kg 72 69 69 +9.10 8/1
F
7 Mr B Soodoo 5 59.0kg* 74 70 70 +10.35 25/1
TT Y
8 Mr N Nastili 4 56.5kg* 68 67 67 +99.99 25/1
TT F
Code 88 Mr C J Habib 4 58.0kg 58 58 16/1
N
Code 88 Mr C Zackey 9 57.0kg 83 83 9/2
N
Code 88 Mr C A Little 8 59.0kg 73 73 8/1
N
1
Mr X C Ndlovu · Dw 8 · 53.5kg
Won
7/2
MR 5563
Y
2
Mr R D Fourie · Dw 2 · 55.5kg
+0.25
15/10 Fav
MR 7875
TT Y
3
Mr G Dookhit (True) · Dw 1 · 51.0kg
+1.50
8/1
MR 6060
TT F
4
Mr C R Maujean · Dw 3 · 53.5kg
+1.60
11/2
MR 5552
TT Y
5
Mr E W Webber · Dw 7 · 54.0kg
+3.60
16/1
MR 5856
TT Y
6
Mr M K Katjedi · Dw 6 · 61.0kg
+9.10
8/1
MR 7269
F
7
Mr B Soodoo (True) · Dw 5 · 59.0kg
+10.35
25/1
MR 7470
TT Y
8
Mr N Nastili (True) · Dw 4 · 56.5kg
+99.99
25/1
MR 6867
TT F
88
Mr C J Habib · Dw 4 · 58.0kg
16/1
MR 58
N
88
Mr C Zackey · Dw 9 · 57.0kg
9/2
MR 83
N
88
Mr C A Little · Dw 8 · 59.0kg
8/1
MR 73
N
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) SAN QUINTIN (MK Katjedi) was nervous in the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (15h54) b) Apprentice B Soodoo (CATCH THE TUNE) rode a satisfactory qualifying ride. c) COSMIC CLIFFS commenced to lose ground from approximately the 700m and Apprentice N Nastili did not persevere with his riding from the 500m. Thereafter, Apprentice N Nastili reported that he felt something amiss with this filly. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. The Stipendiary Board has exercised the provisions of Rule 49.7, and this filly is suspended pending a Veterinary Certificate prior to its next racing engagement. Trainer JVA Strydom was advised. Trainer JVA Strydom was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with this filly on her return to the stables. d) At approximately the 300m CATCH THE TUNE (*B Soodoo), which was hanging in from the 400m, shifted inwards onto the heels of SAN QUINTIN (X Ndlovu) and was immediately corrected. e) Jockey X Ndlovu was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline B on the use of the crop) in that he struck SAN QUINTIN with his crop arm above shoulder height. Jockey X Ndlovu signed an admission of guilt and was fined R1 000.00 f) Trainer Z Oosthuizen was charged with a contravention of Rule 11.2.8 in that he presented RICHARDTHEFEARLESS incorrectly shod in the parade ring, which resulted in this gelding being scratched. Trainer Z Oosthuizen signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined R2500.00. g) SAN QUINTIN, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer E Kaknis was advised. (LM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) E Webber rode PRESERVE FOREVER (declared 07h00 on 20250923) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) COSMIC CLIFFS - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected SCRATCHED: a) SPOIL YOURSELF - not eating up. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 09h15 on 20250923) b) PARDON ME - nasal discharge. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 10h26 on 20250922) c) RICHARDTHEFEARLESS - incorrectly equipped (declared 16h34 on 20250923)