Race 5: www.galloptv.co.za APPRENTICE CLASS 5 (Open. Benchmark at 60.0kg = 66)
SCOTTSVILLE RACECOURSE | Sunday, 29 June 2025 | 14:05
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:10.0 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 | Ralph The Rascal | 8 b. g | 60.5kg (62.0) | 4 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | - | 70 | 73 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Messalina | 3 b. f | 59.0kg (60.5) | 5 | Mr T J Mayhew | 0.4 | 70 | 71 | 50/1 |
| 3rd | Kimball O'Hara | 2 b. c | 57.5kg (61.5) | 7 | Ms S T Valjalo | 0.45 | 69 | 61 | 10/1 |
| 4 | Thesupernovastar | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 9 | Mr K J Lihaba | 1.65 | 59 | 56 | 66/1 |
| 5 | Querari's Dream | 2 b. c | 58.0kg (62.0) | 2 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 2.15 | 70 | 70 | 10/1 |
| 6 | Attaboy | 2 b. c | 56.0kg (58.5) | 8 | Mr N Nastili | 3.25 | 63 | 65 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Soldier Boy TF | 2 b. g | 58.0kg (62.0) | 1 | Mr Jace Botes | 3.65 | 90 | 107 | 5/2 |
| 8 | Double Olympic | 4 b. g | 52.5kg (56.5) | 10 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 3.7 | 59 | 53 | 25/2 |
| 9 | Lake Como | 3 b. g | 56.0kg (60.0) | 11 | Mr G Dookhit | 4.3 | 66 | 61 | 25/2 |
| 10 | Beach Palace | 4 b. g | 61.5kg | 6 | Mr I Taka | 4.9 | 69 | 67 | 20/1 |
| 11 | Sail To The Moon | 4 b. g | 57.5kg (61.5) | 3 | Mr V Jodhee | 5.4 | 69 | 67 | 13/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
85.49s
Average Time
84.94s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,120,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph The Rascal | 1 | 70 | 73 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Messalina | 2 | 70 | 71 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Kimball O'Hara | 3 | 69 | 61 | -1 | -7 | |
| Thesupernovastar | 4 | 59 | 56 | -1 | -2 | |
| Querari's Dream | 5 | 70 | 70 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Attaboy | 6 | 63 | 65 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Soldier Boy | 7 | 90 | 107 | -2 | + 19 | |
| Double Olympic | 8 | 59 | 53 | -2 | -4 | |
| Lake Como | 9 | 66 | 61 | -2 | -3 | |
| Beach Palace | 10 | 69 | 67 | -2 | ||
| Sail To The Moon | 11 | 69 | 67 | -2 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) DOUBLE OLYMPIC (*G Samo-Burthia) lost 1 length. b) ATTABOY (*N Nastili) lost 2 lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED : a) DOUBLE OLYMPIC (*G Samo-Burthia) over raced in the early and middle stages, was difficult to assist and had difficulty negotiating the turn. b) Leaving the 1000m KIMBALL O'HARA (*S Valjalo) which over-raced in the early stages, was inconvenienced when awkwardly placed on the inside of LAKE COMO (*G Dookhit) and close to the heels of THESUPERNOVASTAR (*K J Lihaba). c) Approaching the 150m LAKE COMO (*G Dookhit) was carried in by KIMBALL O'HARA (*S Valjalo) which was directed to the inside of MESSALINA (*T Mayhew) to continue its run. As a consequence LAKE COMO (*G Dookhit) was eased when close to the heels of THESUPERNOVASTAR (*K J Lihaba). d) Apprentice S Valjalo was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that she as the rider of KIMBALL O'HARA failed to ensure that she did not cause interference to the horse LAKE COMO (*G Dookhit) at the 300m. Apprentice S Valjalo signed an admission of guilt for a suspension from riding in races for a period of seven days. (Suspension dates : 30.06.2025 - 06.07.2025 bdi). e) In view of the performance of SOLDIER BOY (*J Botes) (3.65 lengths, 5/2 in the betting), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) Apprentice V Jodhee (SAIL TO THE MOON) completed a satisfactory qualifying ride. g) RALPH THE RASCAL (*B Plaatjies), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S S Ngcobo was advised (NS). JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES : a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER : a) Nil.