Race 8: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 24 JULY MR 68 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 03 July 2025 | 16:35
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:9.0 3yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Count Your Chances | 5 b. m | 55.5kg | 14 | Mr L Nhlapo | - | - | 51 | - |
| 1st | Royal Horizon | 3 ch. f | 56.5kg | 10 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 61 | 68 | 9/2 |
| 2nd | Palace Prince TF | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.8 | 84 | 103 | 33/10 |
| 3rd | After Hours | 7 b. g | 60.5kg | 9 | Mr P J Strydom | 1.0 | 69 | 79 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Can't Catch Me | 5 b. m | 52.0kg | 6 | Mr P Mxoli | 1.1 | 51 | 58 | 50/1 |
| 5 | Sheets And Goggles | 3 b. f | 55.5kg (58.0) | 11 | Mr N Nastili | 1.3 | 66 | 63 | 14/1 |
| 6 | Northern Kitten | 3 b. f | 53.5kg | 12 | Mr J Gates | 1.35 | 55 | 67 | 25/1 |
| 7 | Sail The Sky | 4 b. g | 57.0kg (61.0) | 3 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 4.95 | 70 | 62 | 10/1 |
| 8 | Sneak Preview | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr C Zackey | 6.05 | 66 | 63 | 7/1 |
| 9 | Like A Prayer | 3 gr. f | 60.5kg | 13 | Mr K J Lihaba | 6.3 | 71 | 63 | 50/1 |
| 10 | Perini Palace | 4 b. f | 56.5kg | 14 | Mr M K Katjedi | 8.55 | 61 | 56 | 14/1 |
| 11 | Gimme The Flame | 5 b. m | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr N Klink | 11.05 | 50 | 50 | 66/1 |
| 12 | Callaburn | 2 b. c | 53.5kg | 5 | Mr J R Syster | 14.8 | 55 | 52 | 33/1 |
| 13 | Pearl In Her Crown | 2 b. f | 60.5kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 17.3 | 71 | 72 | 11/2 |
| 14 | City Lights | 4 b. f | 51.5kg (55.5) | 1 | Mr G Dookhit | 18.55 | 59 | 52 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
83.05s
Average Time
82.86s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R690,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Horizon | 1 | 61 | 68 | + 7 | ||
| Palace Prince | 2 | 84 | 103 | -1 | + 20 | |
| After Hours | 3 | 69 | 79 | -1 | + 11 | |
| Can't Catch Me | 4 | 51 | 58 | -1 | + 8 | |
| Sheets And Goggles | 5 | 66 | 63 | -1 | -2 | |
| Northern Kitten | 6 | 55 | 67 | -1 | + 13 | |
| Sail The Sky | 7 | 70 | 62 | -2 | -6 | |
| Sneak Preview | 8 | 66 | 63 | -3 | ||
| Like A Prayer | 9 | 71 | 63 | -3 | -5 | |
| Perini Palace | 10 | 61 | 56 | -3 | -2 | |
| Gimme The Flame | 11 | 50 | 50 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Callaburn | 12 | 55 | 52 | -5 | + 2 | |
| Pearl In Her Crown | 13 | 71 | 72 | -6 | + 7 | |
| City Lights | 14 | 59 | 52 | -7 | ||
| Count Your Chances | None | - | 51 | - | -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) PERINI PALACE (M K Katjedi) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) PEARL IN HER CROWN (C Maujean) and GIMME THE FLAME (N Klink) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) PALACE PRINCE (M Yeni) hung out from the 400m. b) AFTER HOURS (P Strydom) was baulked for a clear run from the 400m to the 200m. c) At approximately the 400m, SHEETS AND GOGGLES (*N Nastili) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed between the outside running rail and NORTHERN KITTEN (J Gates), which shifted out away from the crop and was straightened. d) In view of the performance of CALLABURN (J R Syster), (distance 14,80 lengths, betting 33/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) In view of the performance of PEARL IN HER CROWN (C Maujean), (distance 17,30 lengths, betting 11/2), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. f) Apprentice G Dookhit reported that CITY LIGHTS did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. g) Shortly after the finish line, AFTER HOURS (P Strydom) and CAN'T CATCH ME (P Mxoli) came together and bumped. h) ROYAL HORIZON (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer H van der Westhuizen advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) SHEETS AND GOGGLES was ridden by Apprentice N Nastili (declared 3 July 2025 at 08H17). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) GIMME THE FLAME raced equipped with alumites in front and steel shoes behind (declared 26 June 2025 at 13H43). b) NORTHERN KITTEN raced with a tongue tie on (declared 30 June 2025 at 09H07). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) CALLABURN not striding out left front. b) PEARL IN HER CROWN not striding out behind; blowing post race. c) CITY LIGHTS not striding out right hind. Race 8 contd. SCRATCHED: a) COUNT YOUR CHANCES under 8-day suspension. Advised 27 June 2025 at 08H13. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.