TAB GAUTENG GUINEAS (Grade 2)
SPLITTHEEIGHTS has been awarded a revised merit rating of 121, up from 97, following his victory in the Grade 2 TAB Gauteng Guineas over 1600m at the Turffontein Standside track on Saturday. The Handicappers elected to use TIN PAN ALLEY, who finished sixth, as the line horse for assessing this race, leaving his rating unchanged on 117.
In addition to the winner, several other runners received upward adjustments to their merit ratings:
- GRAND EMPIRE, the runner‑up, was raised from 108 to 120.
- ONE EYE ON VEGAS received an increase from 106 to 118.
- YIPPEE KIYAY was lifted from 101 to 117.
- Lastly, RADIO STAR received an adjustment, moving from 95 to 97.
The only reduction in the ratings was for GOLDEN WARRIOR, who was adjusted downward from 103 to 100.
WILGERBOSDRIFT GAUTENG FILLIES GUINEAS (Grade 2)
Following her impressive victory in the Grade 2 Wilgerbosdrift Gauteng Fillies Guineas over 1600m, HAZY DAZY’S official merit rating has been raised from 101 to 117. The Handicappers used the ever-consistent LOWVELD LILY (fourth place finisher) as the line horse, leaving her rating unchanged at 109.
To maintain the correct pecking order, several other runners also received increases:
- The runner‑up, CHARGE IT, was lifted from 104 to 113.
- LITTLEMISSMILLION was raised from 99 to 107.
- DAISY JONES increased from 99 to 106.
- DRUMNADROCHIT improved from 91 to 105.
- PRETTY PERSUASIVE went up from 93 to 99.
There were no merit‑rating reductions in this race.
Enquiries:
The Handicapping Team