The National Horseracing Authority (NHA) remains committed to maintaining the integrity of horse racing in South Africa by ensuring fair competition, prioritising horse welfare, and supporting the sport's sustainability. To address the potential unfair advantage of increased blood alkalinity on performance, which is internationally acknowledged, Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO2) analysis is now conducted on race days using an approved handheld blood gas analyser.
Golden Horse Sprint (Handicap) (Grade 1)
LUCKY LAD has had his merit rating raised from 121 to 124 after he captured the Grade 1 Golden Horse Sprint (handicap) over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Saturday 1 June. The Handicappers were of the unanimous view that the versatile 2nd finisher AT MY COMMAND made for the most suitable line horse here, which leaves him unchanged on a mark of 119.
An independent National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) Merit Rating Appeal panel consisting of Messrs G Soma, K Miedema and A Sewpersad was convened virtually on 3 June 2024. The panel considered a Merit Rating Appeal lodged by Trainer Mr D Kannemeyer against the published adjusted merit rating of GREEN WITH ENVY of 127 (from 123) after his win in the DAILY NEWS 2000 (Grade 1) at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 25 May 2024.
Daily News 2000 (Grade 1)
GREEN WITH ENVY was adjusted to a rating of 127 from 123 following his success in the Grade 1 Daily News 2000 over 2000m on the turf track at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday 25 May.
The Handicappers believed that MID WINTER WIND made for the most suitable line horse here and his rating remained unchanged on 116. It was also considered that MID WINTER WIND was attempting the 2000m trip for the first time in his career and felt the evidence suggested that he saw out the extra distance comfortably. MID WINTER WIND did appear to at least confirm his 5th place in the Grade 2 KZN Guineas in this event when also finishing in 5th place. Furthermore, the Handicappers also observed his official sectional time (courtesy of Hollywoodbets) found on the gallop.co.za website is as follows:
The National Horseracing Authority confirms a Prohibited Substance finding which is aligned with its decision to publish the status of all Prohibited Substance matters from the commencement of the new Racing Season.
World Sports Betting 1900 (Grade 2)
FUTURE SWING had his rating increased from 103 to 110 following his win in the Grade 2 World Sports Betting 1900 over 1900m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday. The Handicappers were unanimous in their view that IMILENZEYOKUDUMA made for the most suitable line horse here, leaving him unchanged on a rating of 105. In rating the race this way MUCHO DINERO runs to his rating of 110, effectively making him a line horse as well.
3rd Placed MASTER REDOUTE was increased to 115 from 113 while 4th placed PONTE PIETRA was increased to 106 from 103.
No other horses were given increases to their ratings here. The following horses were given drops, BARATHEON was dropped from 98 to 97, ATTICUS FINCH was dropped to 110 from 111 and SAFE PASSAGE was dropped to 109 from 112.
Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes (Grade 2)
ROYAL AUSSIE remains unchanged on a rating of 124 after winning the Grade 2 Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes over 1400m on the turf course at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday 8 May. The Handicappers were of the view that 3rd placed GLADATORIAN made for the most suitable line horse in this event and his rating remains unchanged on 120.
The only horse to receive a rating’s increase here was GIMMEANOTHERCHANCE who was adjusted to 115 from 111.
Only 1 horse received a drop in the ratings for this event, AL MUTHANA was dropped to 123 from 125.
Legal Eagle Stakes (Grade 3)
PACAYA has seen his rating increased from 111 to 115 after winning the Grade 3 Legal Eagle Stakes over 1800m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Sunday. The Handicappers were of the view that SACHDEV made for the most suitable line horse and his rating remained unchanged on 104.
RAPIDASH was the only other runner to receive an increase in ratings and he went up to 106 from 103.
The only runner to receive a drop in ratings was FUTURE PRINCE who went down one point from 101 to 100.
TAB Colorado King Stakes (Grade 2)
PURE PREDATOR has had his rating increased from 116 to 119 following his win in the TAB Colorado King Stakes (Grade 2) over 2000m at the Turffontein on Saturday. The Handicappers were of the view that 2nd placed HOTARUBI had returned to his recent best of 116 and used him to that level to rate this race. Accordingly, HOTARUBI was restored to his best rating of 116. The Handicappers ruled out PUERTO MANZANO as a possible line horse as he gave the other runners too much ground at the top of the straight and his jockey did state that he had concerns about this horse’s action in the straight when questioned by the Stewards.
There were no other upward adjustments in this race however, PUERTO MANZANO did receive a 2-point drop after failing to confirm his 125 rating in his last 5 runs, SAFE PASSAGE was dropped to 112 from 115 and SECOND BASE was dropped from 107 to 104.
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