Race 11: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 29 APRIL MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 17 April 2025 | 16:45
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:10.5 3yrs:2.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:3.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Arilena | 6 b. m | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr J Gates | - | 75 | 75 | 20/1 |
| 2nd | Virgin River TF | 5 b. m | 60.5kg | 11 | Mr C J Habib | 0.25 | 81 | 95 | 2/1 |
| 3rd | Phantom Express | 4 b. f | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 0.35 | 76 | 76 | 10/1 |
| 4 | Tiger Storm | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 9 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.85 | 83 | 69 | 25/2 |
| 5 | Nkandla Gold | 4 ch. g | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr M K Katjedi | 1.65 | 78 | 63 | 40/1 |
| 6 | John Wick | 2 b. g | 62.0kg | 8 | Mr P J Strydom | 2.9 | 84 | 82 | 7/1 |
| 7 | Lonely As A Cloud | 3 b. g | 56.0kg | 7 | Mr R Danielson | 3.2 | 76 | 71 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Qhawe Lami | 4 ch. g | 62.0kg | 6 | Mr A C Fortune | 3.25 | 84 | 80 | 20/1 |
| 9 | Rock Of Bismantova | 3 b. g | 58.5kg (62.5) | 2 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 3.45 | 85 | 80 | 33/1 |
| 10 | Kinshin Sha | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 10 | Mr C Zackey | 3.5 | 79 | 62 | 10/1 |
| 11 | Lady Of Memphis | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 3 | Mr C R Maujean | 5.5 | 79 | 72 | 25/1 |
| 12 | Impact Investor | 2 b. c | 56.0kg | 12 | Mr K Matsunyane | 6.25 | 76 | 77 | 6/1 |
| 13 | Covert Operator | 6 b. g | 59.5kg | 13 | Mr S Khumalo | 11.75 | 79 | 77 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
56.72s
Average Time
57.02s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,315,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arilena | 1 | 75 | 75 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| Virgin River | 2 | 81 | 95 | -1 | + 15 | |
| Phantom Express | 3 | 76 | 76 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Tiger Storm | 4 | 83 | 69 | -1 | -13 | |
| Nkandla Gold | 5 | 78 | 63 | -1 | -14 | |
| John Wick | 6 | 84 | 82 | -1 | -1 | |
| Lonely As A Cloud | 7 | 76 | 71 | -2 | -3 | |
| Qhawe Lami | 8 | 84 | 80 | -2 | -2 | |
| Rock Of Bismantova | 9 | 85 | 80 | -2 | -3 | |
| Kinshin Sha | 10 | 79 | 62 | -2 | -15 | |
| Lady Of Memphis | 11 | 79 | 72 | -2 | -5 | |
| Impact Investor | 12 | 76 | 77 | -3 | + 4 | |
| Covert Operator | 13 | 79 | 77 | -4 | + 2 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
EN ROUTE TO THE START, TIGER STORM (M YENI) LIFTED ITS LEFT FRONT SHOE WHICH WAS ATTENDED TO BY THE COURSE FARRIER. THEREAFTER, COVERT OPERATOR (S KHUMALO) PROVED STUBBORN LOADING. THIS CAUSED A DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) COVERT OPERATOR (S Khumalo) was stubborn loading. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer J J van Vuuren to be advised (GT). b) IMPACT INVESTOR (K Matsunyane) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. c) PHANTOM EXPRESS (P Mxoli) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the Starter's report with regard to COVERT OPERATOR, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 18 April 2025 to 24 April 2025. COVERT OPERATOR may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer J J van Vuuren to be advised. Race 11 contd. b) ARILENA (J Gates), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M Pandaram advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) COVERT OPERATOR raced with a tongue tie on (declared 16 April 2025 at 07H48). b) ROCK OF BISMANTOVA raced equipped with steel shoes in front and unshod behind (declared 16 April 2025 at 09H03). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) QHAWE LAMI coughing post race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.