Race 10: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 22 MAY MR 72 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 15 May 2025 | 16:40
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:9.5 3yrs:1.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sylvan Warrior | 2 b. c | 58.0kg | 10 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 87 | 101 | 7/2 |
| 2nd | Inafix | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr C J Habib | 0.05 | 66 | 69 | 10/1 |
| 3rd | Arilena TF | 6 b. m | 62.5kg | 3 | Mr P J Strydom | 0.95 | 77 | 75 | 7/2 |
| 4 | Lonely As A Cloud | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | 2.2 | 73 | 71 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Gaelic Dancer | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 9 | Mr C Zackey | 3.0 | 69 | 64 | 11/2 |
| 6 | Princess Lola | 2 b. f | 58.5kg | 11 | Mr D W Schwarz | 4.1 | 69 | 60 | 40/1 |
| 7 | Phala Millions | 4 b. g | 55.0kg | 5 | Mr M K Katjedi | 4.3 | 62 | 66 | 8/1 |
| 8 | Together Again | 5 b. m | 52.0kg | 7 | Mr P Mxoli | 6.3 | 55 | 55 | 40/1 |
| 9 | One Party | 3 ch. f | 56.5kg (60.5) | 6 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 8.9 | 76 | 75 | 10/1 |
| 10 | Wings Of Nike | 6 b. m | 59.5kg | 2 | Mr K J Lihaba | 10.9 | 71 | 68 | 100/1 |
| 11 | In The Ether | 6 b. m | 59.5kg | 12 | Mr J R Syster | 11.5 | 71 | 63 | 20/1 |
| 12 | Bregardt | 4 ch. g | 52.0kg | 1 | Mr J Penny | 13.5 | 53 | 52 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
57.29s
Average Time
56.8s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R860,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Warrior | 1 | 87 | 101 | + 7 | + 7 | |
| Inafix | 2 | 66 | 69 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Arilena | 3 | 77 | 75 | -1 | -1 | |
| Lonely As A Cloud | 4 | 73 | 71 | -1 | -1 | |
| Gaelic Dancer | 5 | 69 | 64 | -2 | -3 | |
| Princess Lola | 6 | 69 | 60 | -2 | -7 | |
| Phala Millions | 7 | 62 | 66 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Together Again | 8 | 55 | 55 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| One Party | 9 | 76 | 75 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Wings Of Nike | 10 | 71 | 68 | -4 | + 1 | |
| In The Ether | 11 | 71 | 63 | -4 | -4 | |
| Bregardt | 12 | 53 | 52 | -5 | + 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) INAFIX (C Habib) stumbled leaving the stalls. b) ONE PARTY (*G Samo-Burthia) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. c) PHALA MILLIONS (M K Katjedi) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At approximately the 200m, GAELIC DANCER (C Zackey) was carried out marginally by ARILENA (P Strydom), which hung out from the 300m. b) An inquiry will be opened to establish why TOGETHER AGAIN (P Mxoli) had to ease at the 200m. c) In view of the performance of IN THE ETHER (J R Syster), (distance 11,50 lengths, betting 20/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. d) Apprentice G Samo-Burthia reported that ONE PARTY did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) SYLVAN WARRIOR (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) INAFIX raced with a cornell collar (declared 16 January 2024). b) LONELY AS A CLOUD raced equipped with blinkers (declared 13 May 2025 at 09H40). Race 10 contd. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ONE PARTY examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) IN THE ETHER not striding out. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.