Race 7: CHAMPION'S DAY SIX - STRYDOM'S UNFORGETTABLE HAUL FM 82 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 31 July 2025 | 15:45
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | We Will Rock You | 3 b. f | 55.0kg (56.5) | 4 | Mr T J Mayhew | - | - | 77 | 33/1 |
| - | Messalina | 3 b. f | 53.5kg | 5 | Mr J Penny | - | - | 71 | 7/1 |
| 1st | Saigon Suzie | 3 b. f | 52.5kg | 1 | Mr C R Maujean | - | 69 | 76 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Too Late My Mate TF | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | 3.5 | 84 | 81 | 11/10 |
| 3rd | Way To Burn | 3 ch. f | 58.5kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.3 | 81 | 66 | 14/1 |
| 4 | Sunshine Day | 4 b. f | 54.5kg | 9 | Mr J Gates | 5.7 | 71 | 69 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Maverick Queen | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | 7.0 | 77 | 76 | 14/1 |
| 6 | Whirlybird | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | 7.75 | 77 | 73 | 5/1 |
| 7 | Lady Sabrina | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr K J Lihaba | 10.25 | 82 | 82 | 8/1 |
| 8 | Spirited Girl | 4 b. f | 57.5kg | 3 | Mr J R Syster | 13.5 | 77 | 61 | 80/1 |
| 9 | Perini Palace | 4 b. f | 48.0kg (52.0) | 7 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 17.0 | 59 | 56 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
87.23s
Average Time
86.68s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R915,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saigon Suzie | 1 | 69 | 76 | + 7 | ||
| Too Late My Mate | 2 | 84 | 81 | -2 | -1 | |
| Way To Burn | 3 | 81 | 66 | -2 | -13 | |
| Sunshine Day | 4 | 71 | 69 | -2 | ||
| Maverick Queen | 5 | 77 | 76 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Whirlybird | 6 | 77 | 73 | -3 | -1 | |
| Lady Sabrina | 7 | 82 | 82 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Spirited Girl | 8 | 77 | 61 | -5 | -11 | |
| Perini Palace | 9 | 59 | 56 | -6 | + 3 | |
| We Will Rock You | None | - | 77 | - | -193 | - |
| Messalina | None | - | 71 | - | -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) LADY SABRINA (*K J Lihaba) was stubborn loading. b) TOO LATE MY MATE (G Lerena) stumbled leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) TOO LATE MY MATE (G Lerena) hung in from the 400m. b) Jockey K Matsunyane, the rider of WHIRLYBIRD, briefly dropped his right-side rein at the 150m. c) In view of the performance of SPIRITED GIRL (J R Syster), (distance 13,50 lengths, betting 80/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) In view of the performance of PERINI PALACE (*D Pillay), (distance 17,00 lengths, betting 25/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) SAIGON SUZIE (C Maujean), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee M Boya was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) WHIRLYBIRD raced without blinkers (declared 25 July 2025 at 07H25). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SPIRITED GIRL coughing post race. b) PERINI PALACE not striding out behind. c) WAY TO BURN abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) WE WILL ROCK YOU heat right front joint (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) MESSALINA injured fetlock (veterinary certificate received) (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). Suitable for reinstatement. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 7 contd.