Race 5: RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MR 72 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 13:45
Distance:
2400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nuclear Force TF | 5 b. g | 56.0kg | 2 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 64 | 61 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Rainy Season | 4 ch. g | 52.0kg | 5 | Mr M K Katjedi | 0.5 | 52 | 56 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Flag Bearer | 3 b. g | 53.5kg (57.5) | 9 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 0.75 | 67 | 60 | 13/2 |
| 4 | Order Of Hope | 3 b. g | 62.5kg | 7 | Mr K J Lihaba | 1.85 | 84 | 78 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Alakanani | 4 b. g | 54.5kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 2.15 | 61 | 59 | 17/2 |
| 6 | The Merciful | 5 ch. g | 53.5kg | 6 | Mr K A Brewer | 2.4 | 59 | 54 | 25/2 |
| 7 | Silver Flare | 4 b. f | 53.0kg | 8 | Mr C R Maujean | 3.1 | 58 | 64 | 7/1 |
| 8 | Blurred Vision | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr J Gates | 4.4 | 72 | 56 | 25/2 |
| 9 | Stop The Traffic | 4 ch. g | 56.0kg | 4 | Mr K Matsunyane | 7.8 | 64 | 65 | 7/1 |
| 10 | Angel's Wish | 6 b. m | 49.0kg (53.0) | 10 | Mr Jace Botes | 12.55 | 58 | 54 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
151.59s
Average Time
149.27s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R885,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Force | 1 | 64 | 61 | + 7 | -10 | |
| Rainy Season | 2 | 52 | 56 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Flag Bearer | 3 | 67 | 60 | -1 | -6 | |
| Order Of Hope | 4 | 84 | 78 | -1 | -5 | |
| Alakanani | 5 | 61 | 59 | -1 | -1 | |
| The Merciful | 6 | 59 | 54 | -1 | -4 | |
| Silver Flare | 7 | 58 | 64 | -2 | + 8 | |
| Blurred Vision | 8 | 72 | 56 | -2 | -14 | |
| Stop The Traffic | 9 | 64 | 65 | -3 | + 4 | |
| Angel's Wish | 10 | 58 | 54 | -5 | + 1 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ORDER OF HOPE (*K J Lihaba) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) THE MERCIFUL (K A Brewer) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At approximately the 500m, Jockey C Maujean's (SILVER FLARE) colours cap was dislodged from his skull cap. b) STOP THE TRAFFIC (K Matsunyane) shifted in away from the crop from the 300m, and thereafter Jockey K Matsunyane did not persevere with his riding in the concluding stages. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) Jockey J Gates, the rider of BLURRED VISION, accidentally dropped his crop at the 300m. d) At approximately the 150m, RAINY SEASON (M K Katjedi) was carried in by FLAG BEARER (*G Samo-Burthia), which hung in from the 200m. e) In view of the performance of ANGEL'S WISH (*J Botes), (distance 12,55 lengths, betting 16/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. f) NUCLEAR FORCE (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer E Verdonese advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) STOP THE TRAFFIC was ridden by Jockey K Matsunyane (declared 21 May 2025 at 14H56). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) STOP THE TRAFFIC not striding out left front. b) ANGEL'S WISH not striding out right front. c) RAINY SEASON blowing post race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.