Race 1: 4RACING WELCOMES YOU WORK RIDERS MAIDEN HANDICAP (For Maidens with 3 or more runs)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 19 June 2025 | 11:40
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R75,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:10.5 3yrs:1.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:3.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Phil The Fluter TF | 2 b. c | 61.0kg | 1 | Mr P Mongqawa | - | 76 | 83 | 83/100 |
| 2nd | Gift Of Royal | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 2 | Mr T Lukhele | 2.0 | 67 | 58 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Blue Quartz | 4 gr. f | 55.5kg | 3 | Mr X C Machaieie | 10.75 | 62 | 62 | 9/2 |
| 4 | Mystic Vision | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr C Mabaya | 17.25 | 74 | 66 | 7/1 |
| 5 | New Life | 3 b. g | 52.5kg | 7 | Mr S Mkhumbuzi | 19.5 | 59 | 38 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Sovereign Crown | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 6 | Mr P Mlangeni | 28.0 | 68 | 68 | 25/1 |
| 7 | Enchanted Royal | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr J Bessel | 99.99 | 52 | 49 | 125/1 |
| 8 | Battle Ofthe Bulge | 4 b. g | 53.5kg (53.0) | 8 | Mr S Dwayana | 99.99 | 57 | 60 | 25/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
97.44s
Average Time
96.41s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R780,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil The Fluter | 1 | 76 | 83 | + 7 | ||
| Gift Of Royal | 2 | 67 | 58 | -1 | -8 | |
| Blue Quartz | 3 | 62 | 62 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Mystic Vision | 4 | 74 | 66 | -6 | -2 | |
| New Life | 5 | 59 | 38 | -7 | -14 | |
| Sovereign Crown | 6 | 68 | 68 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
| Enchanted Royal | 7 | 52 | 49 | -10 | + 7 | |
| Battle Ofthe Bulge | 8 | 57 | 60 | -10 | + 13 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) BLUE QUARTZ (+X C Machaieie) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) PHIL THE FLUTER (+P Mongqawa) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls, resulting in Work Rider P Mongqawa losing balance momentarily. c) BATTLE OFTHE BULGE (+S Dwayana) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) BATTLE OFTHE BULGE (+S Dwayana) and ENCHANTED ROYAL (+J Bessel) commenced to give ground to the field from the 300m. b) At approximately the 100m, NEW LIFE (+S Mkhumbuzi) had to ease and switch in to avoid the heels of MYSTIC VISION (+C Mabaya), which shifted in away from the crop. Work Rider C Mabaya was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that he, as the rider of MYSTIC VISION, failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to NEW LIFE (+S Mkhumbuzi) when he shifted in at approximately the 100m. Work Rider C Mabaya signed an Admission of Guilt and is suspended from riding in one (1) Work Rider race. Suspension date: 3 July 2025. c) Work Rider T Lukhele reported that GIFT OF ROYAL changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Work Rider X C Machaieie reported that BLUE QUARTZ did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) PHIL THE FLUTER (+P Mongqawa), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer R Klaasen advised (MS). WORK RIDER CHANGES: a) BATTLE OFTHE BULGE: Work Rider S Dwayana weighed out at 53,6kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) NEW LIFE raced equipped with blinkers (declared 17 June 2025 at 11H13). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GIFT OF ROYAL not striding out right front. b) BLUE QUARTZ lame left front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. BLUE QUARTZ is required to perform a gallop to the satisfaction of the NHA veterinary department prior to her next engagement. Trainer F Bronkhorst advised (MB). c) SOVEREIGN CROWN fatigued. d) BATTLE OFTHE BULGE coughing post race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 1 contd.