Garrix’s merit rating increased from 107 to 109 after winning the Gr3 Variety Club Mile over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Monday.
Garrix (Ashton Arries) won well (Pic – Chase Liebenberg)
Handicappers used Gallic Dream, who finished third, as the line horse for the race, meaning his rating remained unchanged at 101.
The only other rating increase was given to the runner-up, Let It Be Said, who was elevated from 100 to 104.
Two horses received slight rating reductions. Billy Bowlegs, who failed to confirm his 115-rating following a layoff, was dropped to 114. Similarly, Zapatillas had a marginal drop from 117 to 116.
Listed Sweet Chestnut Stakes
Be Merry was given a rating increase from 97 to 104 after her victory in the Listed Sweet Chestnut Stakes over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth.
The fourth-place finisher, Gold Poker Game, was designated as the line horse for assessing this race, which means her rating remains unchanged at 104.
The runner-up, Callmegetrix, was adjusted from 94 to 99 based on her performance. She finished 1.6 lengths in front of the 104-rated line horse while carrying 4kg less, which accounts for her rating adjustment.
The only other rating increase went to My Flower Fate, who was the lowest-rated runner in this race. My Flower Fate outperformed expectations when finishing in 6th position but was given a partial increase from 86 to 89, balancing this standout effort with her overall race profile.
Four horses received decreases of 1-point each. Scarlet Macaw dropped from 111 to 110, Gimmethatpearl lowered from 96 to 95, Kyalami Girl dropped from 95 to 94 and lastly Miss World reduced to 98 from 99.
I Salute You (Muzi Yeni, green and white checks cap) impressed on Sunday (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
World Sports Betting Listed Sledgehammer
I Salute You was adjusted to an official merit rating of 103, up from 101, after a narrow win in the World Sports Betting Listed Sledgehammer over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday.
The Handicappers identified the runner-up, Selukwe, as the ideal line horse for rating the race, so his mark remains at 103. No other horses received an increase.
There were merit rating drops for two horses in this event, Fire ‘N Flames dropped from 108 to 106, and Quatermain dropped from 81 to 79.
Listed East Cape Oaks
Lotus Island’s merit rating was raised from 92 to 95 after her victory in the Listed East Cape Oaks over 2000m at Fairview Racecourse on Friday.
The third-place finisher, First Wish, was used as the line horse for the race, keeping her rating at 91.
The runner-up, Honorable Member, started the race as the lowest-rated entry at 75. However, she surpassed expectations by securing a close second place to the 95-rated winner, Lotus Island, while outperforming the 91-rated First Wish at level weights.
As a result, her rating was adjusted to 93, ensuring that she meets the East Cape Oaks field on correct weight terms in future Handicaps.
No other merit rating changes were made in this event.
