Race 2: WWW.RACINGTODAY.CO.ZA MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE (For 2 yo R100 000 Win BSA / CRS Bonus)

VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 15 May 2025 | 11:55

Distance: 1600m
Going: Good
Stakes: R90,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
1st Chronicle King TF 2 b. c 60.0kg 1 Mr G J Lerena - - 115 1/4
2nd Golden Warrior 2 ch. c 60.0kg 6 Mr S Khumalo 0.2 - 97 10/1
3rd Fire Starter 2 b. c 60.0kg 5 Mr C Zackey 5.45 - 80 5/1
4 Sergeant Soqrat 2 b. g 60.0kg 4 Mr K Matsunyane 13.45 - 71 50/1
5 Captain Carnage 2 ch. c 60.0kg 2 Mr K J Lihaba 15.7 - 59 100/1
6 Westward Girl 2 b. f 57.0kg 7 Mr D W Schwarz 24.95 - 64 125/1
7 Alhakim 2 b. c 60.0kg 3 Mr R Danielson 26.2 - 58 40/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
96.88s
Average Time
100.19s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R860,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Chronicle King 1 - 115 - + 30 -
Golden Warrior 2 - 97 - + 20 -
Fire Starter 3 - 80 - + 15 -
Sergeant Soqrat 4 - 71 - + 2 -
Captain Carnage 5 - 59 - 0 -
Westward Girl 6 - 64 - -2 -
Alhakim 7 - 58 - -4 -
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms. Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.

Stipes Report

THE STARTER REPORTED:
a)	SERGEANT SOQRAT (K Matsunyane) jumped inwards leaving the stalls.	

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a)	CHRONICLE KING (G Lerena) over-raced in the early stages.
b)	Jockey R Danielson reported that ALHAKIM made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. 
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. 	
c)	Jockey D Schwarz reported that WESTWARD GIRL did not stride out freely in running. 
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. 	
d)	Jockey S Khumalo was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he, as the rider of GOLDEN WARRIOR, misused his crop by striking this colt more than twelve times (13) which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race. 
Jockey S Khumalo signed an Admission of Guilt and a fine of R3000 was imposed.
e)	CHRONICLE KING (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.	
Trainer C Dawson advised (MduP).

JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
a)	ALHAKIM raced equipped with alumites in front and unshod behind (declared 13 May 2025 at 09H18).

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:
a)	ALHAKIM uncomfortable behind.
b)	WESTWARD GIRL not striding out right hind and left front.

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.

DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:

None.