Race 2: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MAIDEN HANDICAP (For Maidens with 3 or more runs)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 03 July 2025 | 13:05
Distance:
2400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:2.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Gold De Grace | 4 ch. g | 48.0kg (52.0) | 2 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | - | 52 | 51 | 20/1 |
| 2nd | Follow The Master TF | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr J Gates | 0.8 | 76 | 82 | 2/1 |
| 3rd | Heroic Act | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 6 | Mr C Zackey | 1.8 | 69 | 65 | 3/1 |
| 4 | Alakanani | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr C R Maujean | 5.8 | 56 | 59 | 7/2 |
| 5 | Santiago's Pride | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr K J Lihaba | 6.8 | 76 | 76 | 11/2 |
| 6 | Lunar Rainbow | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 11.4 | 60 | 57 | 14/1 |
| 7 | Quello Che | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 1 | Mr M K Katjedi | 99.99 | 64 | 61 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
152.87s
Average Time
150.2s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R690,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold De Grace | 1 | 52 | 51 | + 7 | -8 | |
| Follow The Master | 2 | 76 | 82 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Heroic Act | 3 | 69 | 65 | -1 | -3 | |
| Alakanani | 4 | 56 | 59 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Santiago's Pride | 5 | 76 | 76 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Lunar Rainbow | 6 | 60 | 57 | -4 | + 1 | |
| Quello Che | 7 | 64 | 61 | -10 | + 7 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) HEROIC ACT (C Zackey) and GOLD DE GRACE (*G Samo-Burthia) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) QUELLO CHE (M K Katjedi) commenced to give ground to the field from the 600m. Thereafter, Jockey M K Katjedi reported that this filly took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) GOLD DE GRACE (*G Samo-Burthia), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C I Jonker advised (MS). When questioned regarding the improved performance of this filly, Trainer C I Jonker could offer the Board no suitable explanation. His attention was drawn to the Rules pertaining to In and Out running. JOCKEY CHANGES: a) ALAKANANI: Jockey C Maujean weighed out at 52,9kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight as declared. b) GOLD DE GRACE: Apprentice G Samo-Burthia weighed out at 49,4kg, only claiming 3kg of his 4kg apprentice allowance as declared. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) HEROIC ACT raced equipped with blinkers (declared 27 June 2025 at 06H53). b) GOLD DE GRACE raced with a tongue tie on (declared 28 June 2025 at 09H04). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) QUELLO CHE not striding out right hind; blowing post race. b) SANTIAGO'S PRIDE fatigued; scalp wound right hind. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.