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25 September 2025 | Vaal | Race 7

BETWAY SUMMER CUP 29 NOVEMBER MR 76 HANDICAP (Open)

Distance 1200m

Going Soft

Win Time 73.07s

Avg Time 69.77s

Stakes R100,000

WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:6.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:9.0 4yrs:0.5

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Hong Kong	Mr G Samo-Burthia	8	59.0kg*	82	93	93	Won	25/2	B Y	O: Glistian (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J da Mata) T: Mr A P Peter
2	Palace Prince	Mr Serino Moodley	9	61.0kg	91	102	102	+0.50	9/4Fav	Y	O: Mr St John D Gray T: Mr St John D Gray
2	Xenophon	Mr C Zackey	4	59.5kg	75	83	83	+0.50	28/10	Y	O: Mr A R & Mrs A B L Beck T: Mr S G Tarry
4	Beamonesque Line	Mr C Murray	2	58.0kg	72	76	76	+3.30	17/2	Y	O: ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha) & Mr M F de Kock T: Mike/Mathew De Kock
5	Falcon Strike	Mr K Matsunyane	6	55.5kg	67	60	60	+7.70	6/1	B TT Y	O: Mr S S Pooe T: Miss R L Klaasen
6	Arilena	Mr T J Mayhew	3	58.5kg*	76	73	73	+9.70	33/1	B Y	—
7	Legendary	Mr S Khumalo	7	60.0kg	76	72	72	+11.00	16/1	B N	—
8	Silver Longsword	Mr M A Yeni	5	59.0kg	74	74	74	+16.25	20/1	TT Y	—
9	Biofarmer	Mr C R Maujean	1	61.0kg	78	73	73	+21.25	10/1	TT Y	—
Code 88	Sunset Warrior	Mr M K Katjedi	3	58.0kg	—	76	76	—	8/1	N	—

Hong Kong

Mr G Samo-Burthia (True) · Dw 8 · 59.0kg

Won

25/2

MR 82 → 93

B Y

Palace Prince

Mr Serino Moodley · Dw 9 · 61.0kg

+0.50

9/4 Fav

MR 91 → 102

Xenophon

Mr C Zackey · Dw 4 · 59.5kg

+0.50

28/10

MR 75 → 83

Beamonesque Line

Mr C Murray · Dw 2 · 58.0kg

+3.30

17/2

MR 72 → 76

Falcon Strike

Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 6 · 55.5kg

+7.70

6/1

MR 67 → 60

B TT Y

Arilena

Mr T J Mayhew (True) · Dw 3 · 58.5kg

+9.70

33/1

MR 76 → 73

B Y

Legendary

Mr S Khumalo · Dw 7 · 60.0kg

+11.00

16/1

MR 76 → 72

B N

Silver Longsword

Mr M A Yeni · Dw 5 · 59.0kg

+16.25

20/1

MR 74 → 74

TT Y

Biofarmer

Mr C R Maujean · Dw 1 · 61.0kg

+21.25

10/1

MR 78 → 73

TT Y

Sunset Warrior

Mr M K Katjedi · Dw 3 · 58.0kg

—

8/1

MR — → 76

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) PALACE PRINCE (S Moodley) was restless in the stalls and thereafter slow, losing three lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) A race review was called into the start with regards to PALACE PRINCE (S Moodley) in stall gate 9 and it was established that this colt had become restless as the start was effected and the Handler allocated to him was late in releasing his hold on the colt and, as a consequence, PALACE PRINCE (S Moodley) was slow, losing three lengths. In light of the fact that this colt finished in dead-heat second position, the Board, acting in terms of Rule 61.5.10.2, declared him to be a runner. b) Jockey C Maujean reported that he felt something amiss with BIOFARMER in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey M Yeni reported that SILVER LONGSWORD made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning BIOFARMER, 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 H E Adamson was advised. e) HONG KONG (*G Samo-Burthia), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) BIOFARMER raced with a cornell collar (declared 23 June 2025). b) LEGENDARY raced equipped with blinkers (declared 23 September 2025 at 05H18). c) SILVER LONGSWORD raced equipped with alumite bar shoes in front and alumites behind (declared 24 September 2025 at 09H15). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BIOFARMER coughing post race; bilateral epistaxis, recommended 60-day suspension. Trainer H E Adamson was advised (MB). b) SILVER LONGSWORD abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) SUNSET WARRIOR coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.