Race 1: 4RACING WELCOMES YOU WORK RIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 29 May 2025 | 11:55
Distance:
1700m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R90,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Blue Quartz | 4 gr. f | 57.0kg | 9 | Mr S Mkhumbuzi | - | - | 62 | 6/1 |
| - | Euphrates | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C Mabaya | - | - | 70 | 33/1 |
| 1st | Art Nouveau | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 7 | Mr P Mongqawa | - | 72 | 80 | 5/2 |
| 2nd | Brigham TF | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr S Mosia | 1.9 | 74 | 74 | 5/2 |
| 3rd | Follow The Master | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr S Dwayana | 8.4 | 66 | 82 | 17/2 |
| 4 | Royal Miracle | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr T Ncume | 8.65 | 70 | 66 | 9/2 |
| 5 | Alakanani | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr T Lukhele | 10.75 | 59 | 59 | 4/1 |
| 6 | King Bluetooth | 2 b. g | 56.0kg | 4 | Mr P Mlangeni | 18.25 | - | 53 | 100/1 |
| 7 | Fly To Me | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr N Ngqwangi | 29.5 | 47 | 47 | 100/1 |
| 8 | Red Sea Hills | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr Z I Lukhele | 99.99 | - | 40 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
104.7s
Average Time
104.37s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R787,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Nouveau | 1 | 72 | 80 | + 7 | + 1 | |
| Brigham | 2 | 74 | 74 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Follow The Master | 3 | 66 | 82 | -3 | + 19 | |
| Royal Miracle | 4 | 70 | 66 | -3 | -1 | |
| Alakanani | 5 | 59 | 59 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| King Bluetooth | 6 | - | 53 | - | -2 | - |
| Fly To Me | 7 | 47 | 47 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
| Red Sea Hills | 8 | - | 40 | - | -6 | - |
| Blue Quartz | None | - | 62 | - | -188 | - |
| Euphrates | None | - | 70 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER HAD NO REPORTS. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) EUPHRATES was selected for the taking of specimens for TCO2 testing. The first specimen revealed a level of over 36 TCO2 mmol/L. Trainer A P Peter was advised that, in terms of the Procedure for Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO2) analysis on Raceday, a second blood specimen would be collected. Stable Employee M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was informed that the second blood specimen had revealed a level above the threshold of 38 mmol/L and that consequently EUPHRATES was scratched from this race in terms of the provisions of Rules 72.1.23; 4.2.14 and 4.2.18 (Withdrawn at 11H31, 33/1 in the betting). EUPHRATES was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter was advised (Mr L Anderson). b) After racing prominently throughout, RED SEA HILLS (+I Lukhele) raced wide around the and turn into straight, and tired badly from the 600m. Thereafter, Work Rider I Lukhele reported that this gelding changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) At approximately the 700m, ALAKANANI (+T Lukhele) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed on the inside of FLY TO ME (+N Ngqwangi), which rolled in. d) BRIGHAM (+S Mosia) shifted out away from the crop in the concluding stages. e) In view of the performance of FLY TO ME (+N Ngqwangi), (distance 29,50 lengths, betting 100/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. f) ART NOUVEAU (+P Mongqawa), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A P Peter advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) RED SEA HILLS raced equipped with blinkers (declared 28 May 2025 at 09H42). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) RED SEA HILLS not striding out left hind. b) FLY TO ME not striding out left front; blowing post race. SCRATCHED: a) BLUE QUARTZ lame near fore (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) EUPHRATES elevated TCO2 levels. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.