Race 6: WWW.TAB.CO.ZA MR 66 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 29 May 2025 | 14:50
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R75,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:12.5 3yrs:2.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cartagena | 4 b. f | 54.5kg | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | 55 | 77 | 14/1 |
| 2nd | Gamer | 4 b. c | 58.5kg | 8 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.05 | 63 | 65 | 10/1 |
| 3rd | Storm Ahead | 4 b. g | 61.0kg | 9 | Mr C Zackey | 2.25 | 68 | 80 | 3/1 |
| 4 | Instant Attraction | 3 b. f | 59.0kg (60.5) | 10 | Mr T J Mayhew | 2.55 | 72 | 60 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Viva De Janeiro TF | 5 b. g | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr C J Habib | 2.75 | 61 | 50 | 3/1 |
| 6 | Carnelo | 6 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr G J Lerena | 4.0 | 66 | 75 | 33/10 |
| 7 | Kiss Of Fire | 5 b. m | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr R Danielson | 4.5 | 63 | 68 | 50/1 |
| 8 | Red Sparrow | 3 ch. f | 61.0kg | 5 | Mr M K Katjedi | 5.1 | 73 | 55 | 40/1 |
| 9 | City Lights | 4 b. f | 53.5kg (57.5) | 3 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 8.1 | 61 | 52 | 40/1 |
| 10 | Call Me Master | 8 b. g | 59.5kg | 7 | Mr D W Schwarz | 11.8 | 65 | 65 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
111.4s
Average Time
110.06s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R787,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartagena | 1 | 55 | 77 | + 7 | + 15 | |
| Gamer | 2 | 63 | 65 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Storm Ahead | 3 | 68 | 80 | -1 | + 13 | |
| Instant Attraction | 4 | 72 | 60 | -1 | -11 | |
| Viva De Janeiro | 5 | 61 | 50 | -1 | -10 | |
| Carnelo | 6 | 66 | 75 | -2 | + 11 | |
| Kiss Of Fire | 7 | 63 | 68 | -2 | + 7 | |
| Red Sparrow | 8 | 73 | 55 | -2 | -16 | |
| City Lights | 9 | 61 | 52 | -3 | -6 | |
| Call Me Master | 10 | 65 | 65 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE DELAY IN THE PREVIOUS RACE AS WELL AS CALL ME MASTER (D SCHWARZ) PROVING STUBBORN LOADING. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) CALL ME MASTER (D Schwarz) was stubborn loading. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Stable Employee A Langa, acting on behalf of Trainer R R Sage was advised (GT). b) CALL ME MASTER (D Schwarz) was slow losing one length. Race 6 contd. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) CARNELO (G Lerena) hung out in the concluding stages. b) Jockey M K Katjedi reported that RED SPARROW made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. c) Jockey D Schwarz reported that he felt something amiss with CALL ME MASTER in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Apprentice G Samo-Burthia reported that CITY LIGHTS did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) In view of the Starter's report with regard to CALL ME MASTER, 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 on a Raceday. Suspension dates: 30 May 2025 to 5 June 2025. CALL ME MASTER may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Stable Employee A Langa, acting on behalf of Trainer R R Sage, was advised. f) Jockey K Matsunyane, the rider of CARTAGENA , accidentally dropped his crop at the 150m. g) CARTAGENA (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer H E Adamson advised (MS). h) CITY LIGHTS (*G Samo-Burthia), unplaced, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis (DR). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) GAMER was ridden by Jockey M Yeni (declared 28 May 2025 at 10H43). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) KISS OF FIRE raced with a cornell collar (declared 7 December 2023). b) GAMER raced without blinkers (declared 28 May 2025 at 08H28). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) RED SPARROW blowing post race. b) CALL ME MASTER head injury. c) CITY LIGHTS examined post race, nothing obvious detected. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.