RACE COAST CAPE PUNTERS CUP (Grade 2) 

GOOD FOR YOU has retained his official merit rating of 110 after overcoming an objection and securing victory in the Grade 2 Race Coast Cape Punters Cup for three-year-olds over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday. 

The Handicappers concluded that, despite the incident which prompted the objection, GOOD FOR YOU delivered a performance consistent with the highest level he has demonstrated in his career to date. He was accordingly used as the line horse for the race assessment. 

RANDOLPH HEARST’S merit rating has been raised to 106 (from 100) following his strong performance in finishing alongside the eventual winner. Importantly, he carried 2kg less than his rival, which was considered in the assessment. 

To preserve the integrity of the handicap system and ensure accurate future race evaluations, several horses from the contest have had their ratings adjusted upwards. These adjustments will also help support fair final field selections in future races. 

• PAY THE PALACE: adjusted to 105 (from 102)
• STAR MAJOR: raised to 101 (from 88)
• BETTER MAN: moved up to 100 (from 95)
• FOX ON THE RUN: lifted to 95 (from 90) 

In addition, three horses had their ratings reduced following the race: 

• ARISTOCRATIC: lowered to 103 (from 107)
• CHAPBOOK: reduced to 95 (from 97)
• COUNT OF ROUEN: reassessed to 102 (from 106) 

SOPHOMORE SPRINT (Listed) 

GREEN GATEWAY’S official merit rating was increased from 91 to 105 following his victory in the Listed Sophomore Sprint over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday. 

The Handicappers identified ALL THE RAGE, who finished third, as the most appropriate line horse for this race, leaving his rating unchanged at 105. 

ROLAND GARROS had his merit rating adjusted to 106. He carried 1kg less than the eventual line horse, rated at 105, and finished one length ahead of that rival - a performance that justified the upward revision. 

Other upward merit rating adjustments: 

• THREE TIGERS: raised to 98 (from 97)
• SPIRIT: adjusted to 90 (from 87) 

MILITARY COMMAND was the only runner to receive a reduction, with his rating lowered to 103 from 106. 

Enquiries:

The Handicapping Team