The Justin Snaith-trained Speed Machine has had his merit rating raised from 88 to 100 after his fluent success in the Listed Sophomore Sprint for three-year-olds over 1200m at Kenilworth on Wednesday 26 August.
Sophomore winner Speed Machine is led in after his smart victory (Pic – Chase Liebenberg)
The Handicappers were of the view that 3rd placed Purple Cloud made for the most suitable line horse and as such his rating remains unchanged on 95.
Runner-up Russian Rock had his rating increased from 89 to 95, while 4th placed Hoedspruit is up from 89 to 90.
There were no other ratings increases, while the only drop was for Fort Red, who is down from 81 to 80.
- Media release by NHRA on Thursday 27 August 2020
