Race 3: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN HANDICAP (For Maidens with 3 or more runs)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 19 June 2025 | 12:50
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:8.5 3yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:2.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Jabberwocky | 4 b. c | 55.5kg | 1 | Mr J Gates | - | - | 53 | 66/1 |
| 1st | Hotaru | 2 ch. f | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr K A Brewer | - | 83 | 91 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Empress Wu | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr S Khumalo | 4.25 | 66 | 61 | 7/1 |
| 3rd | Miss Takes | 4 b. g | 58.5kg | 8 | Mr C Zackey | 4.95 | 63 | 62 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Chilli Marmalade | 5 b. m | 50.0kg (54.0) | 1 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 5.7 | 54 | 48 | 40/1 |
| 5 | Chericherilady | 2 b. f | 56.0kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 6.4 | 75 | 67 | 6/1 |
| 6 | Amber Eyes | 3 b. f | 50.0kg (54.0) | 2 | Ms S T Valjalo | 6.8 | 56 | 50 | 66/1 |
| 7 | Secret Warrior TF | 2 b. c | 53.0kg (57.0) | 4 | Mr M Mbuto | 9.1 | 77 | 70 | 15/10 |
| 8 | Explosive Gift | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 6 | Mr C R Maujean | 14.35 | 61 | 56 | 16/1 |
| 9 | Solamente | 3 b. g | 52.5kg (52.0) | 7 | Mr L Nhlapo | 17.6 | 35 | 30 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
70.81s
Average Time
70.16s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R780,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotaru | 1 | 83 | 91 | + 7 | + 1 | |
| Empress Wu | 2 | 66 | 61 | -2 | -3 | |
| Miss Takes | 3 | 63 | 62 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Chilli Marmalade | 4 | 54 | 48 | -2 | -4 | |
| Chericherilady | 5 | 75 | 67 | -3 | -5 | |
| Amber Eyes | 6 | 56 | 50 | -3 | -3 | |
| Secret Warrior | 7 | 77 | 70 | -4 | -3 | |
| Explosive Gift | 8 | 61 | 56 | -5 | ||
| Solamente | 9 | 35 | 30 | -6 | + 1 | |
| Jabberwocky | None | - | 53 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) MISS TAKES (C Zackey) and SECRET WARRIOR (*M Mbuto) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) SECRET WARRIOR (*M Mbuto) hung out from the 400m. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) Apprentice S Valjalo reported that AMBER EYES changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. c) Apprentice G Samo-Burthia reported that CHILLI MARMALADE did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. d) HOTARU (K A Brewer), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer R Klaasen advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) SOLAMENTE: Jockey L Nhlapo weighed out at 52,9kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) EXPLOSIVE GIFT raced equipped with a compression mask, blinkers and without ear muffs (declared 17 June 2025 at 08H17). b) SOLAMENTE raced without a compression mask (declared 17 June 2025 at 11H00). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SECRET WARRIOR not striding out right front. b) AMBER EYES not striding out right hind. c) CHILLI MARMALADE not striding out right front. d) EXPLOSIVE GIFT coughing post race. SCRATCHED: a) JABBERWOCKY insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 3 contd.