Race 6: IN MEMORY OF BAREND BOTES FM 97 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 31 July 2025 | 15:10
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R110,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:9.5 3yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Blue Horizon | 4 b. f | 56.0kg | 9 | Mr K J Lihaba | - | - | 84 | 40/1 |
| 1st | Famous Lady | 3 b. f | 55.5kg | 7 | Mr C Zackey | - | 90 | 103 | 14/1 |
| 2nd | Destiny Of Fire | 2 b. f | 55.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 0.5 | 89 | 96 | 7/2 |
| 3rd | In The Beginning | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 9 | Mr J Mariba | 4.0 | 91 | 91 | 33/1 |
| 4 | Blind Ambition | 3 b. f | 56.0kg | 8 | Mr J Gates | 4.2 | 91 | 93 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Hong Kong TF | 3 b. f | 53.5kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 4.5 | 86 | 93 | 17/10 |
| 6 | Miss Lia | 3 ch. f | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 9.25 | 95 | 95 | 9/2 |
| 7 | Andi's Girl | 4 b. f | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr G J Lerena | 11.5 | 95 | 93 | 17/2 |
| 8 | Exceedingly Glam | 3 ch. f | 53.0kg | 4 | Mr J R Syster | 13.25 | 85 | 78 | 17/2 |
| 9 | Duenna | 2 b. f | 56.0kg (60.0) | 5 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 14.0 | 97 | 94 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
86.18s
Average Time
86.06s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R915,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Lady | 1 | 90 | 103 | + 7 | + 6 | |
| Destiny Of Fire | 2 | 89 | 96 | -1 | + 8 | |
| In The Beginning | 3 | 91 | 91 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Blind Ambition | 4 | 91 | 93 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Hong Kong | 5 | 86 | 93 | -2 | + 9 | |
| Miss Lia | 6 | 95 | 95 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Andi's Girl | 7 | 95 | 93 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Exceedingly Glam | 8 | 85 | 78 | -5 | -2 | |
| Duenna | 9 | 97 | 94 | -5 | + 2 | |
| Blue Horizon | None | - | 84 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) DESTINY OF FIRE (K Matsunyane) was stubborn loading. b) HONG KONG (C Maujean) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, DESTINY OF FIRE (K Matsunyane) was brushed in by HONG KONG (C Maujean), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) HONG KONG (C Maujean) over-raced in the early and middle stages. c) In view of the performance of MISS LIA (P Mxoli), (distance 9,25 lengths, betting 9/2), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) In view of the performance of ANDI'S GIRL (G Lerena), (distance 11,50 lengths, betting 17/2), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) In view of the performance of EXCEEDINGLY GLAM (J R Syster), (distance 13,25 lengths, betting 17/2), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. f) In view of the performance of DUENNA (*D Pillay), (distance 14,00 lengths, betting 20/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. g) FAMOUS LADY (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D Nieuwenhuizen advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) MISS LIA new ownership: World Sports Betting (Nom: Mr W Tannous), colours: Orange, blue hoop, orange sleeves, quartered cap.(Sold with engagement). b) FAMOUS LADY raced with a tongue tie on (declared 25 July 2025 at 14H35) and a compression mask (declared 25 July 2025 at 14H37). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MISS LIA not striding out left front; blowing post race. b) ANDI'S GIRL fatigued. c) EXCEEDINGLY GLAM not striding out right hind. d) DUENNA examined post race, nothing obvious detected. e) HONG KONG abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) BLUE HORIZON off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.