Race 4: RACING240 MR 84 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 14 August 2025 | 14:05
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:7.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:9.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sylvan Warrior | 2 b. c | 61.5kg | 6 | Mr C A Little | - | - | 101 | 9/2 |
| 1st | Hemisphere TF | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr S Khumalo | - | 79 | 83 | 17/10 |
| 2nd | Palace Revolt | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr Serino Moodley | 0.2 | 80 | 64 | 9/2 |
| 3rd | Falcon Strike | 2 ch. c | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr M K Katjedi | 1.5 | 67 | 60 | 6/1 |
| 4 | Biofarmer | 4 b. g | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr C R Maujean | 1.7 | 80 | 78 | 16/1 |
| 5 | Super Awesome | 4 b. g | 56.0kg (55.5) | 8 | Mr R Danielson | 2.8 | 75 | 79 | 75/1 |
| 6 | Fully Loaded | 5 b. g | 60.5kg | 9 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.3 | 85 | 94 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Bourbon Reserve | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 4.0 | 84 | 82 | 25/1 |
| 8 | Longsword | 2 b. c | 59.5kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | 4.5 | 83 | 72 | 8/1 |
| 9 | Abound | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr C Murray | 5.25 | 84 | 77 | 20/1 |
| 10 | Red Penny | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr C J Habib | 6.5 | 94 | 85 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
70.02s
Average Time
69.68s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R925,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemisphere | 1 | 79 | 83 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Palace Revolt | 2 | 80 | 64 | -1 | -15 | |
| Falcon Strike | 3 | 67 | 60 | -1 | -6 | |
| Biofarmer | 4 | 80 | 78 | -1 | -1 | |
| Super Awesome | 5 | 75 | 79 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Fully Loaded | 6 | 85 | 94 | -2 | + 11 | |
| Bourbon Reserve | 7 | 84 | 82 | -2 | ||
| Longsword | 8 | 83 | 72 | -2 | -9 | |
| Abound | 9 | 84 | 77 | -2 | -5 | |
| Red Penny | 10 | 94 | 85 | -3 | -6 | |
| Sylvan Warrior | None | - | 101 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER HAD NO REPORTS. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At approximately the 200m, BOURBON RESERVE (M Yeni) was brushed out by FALCON STRIKE (M K Katjedi), which was directed outwards to continue its run. Thereafter, shortly before the finish line, FALCON STRIKE (M K Katjedi) was steadied when awkwardly placed between PALACE REVOLT (S Moodley) and HEMISPHERE (S Khumalo), which shifted in marginally away from the crop. b) Jockey C Habib reported that RED PENNY made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) HEMISPHERE (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J J van Vuuren advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) SUPER AWESOME: Jockey R Danielson weighed out at 56,7kg, 1kg over the carded weight, of which 1kg was declared. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) BIOFARMER raced with a cornell collar (declared 23 June 2025). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) RED PENNY blowing post race. b) FULLY LOADED coughing post race. c) BOURBON RESERVE abnormal respiratory noise. d) BIOFARMER coughing post race. SCRATCHED: a) SYLVAN WARRIOR Stipes permission. Advised 14 August 2025 at 07H45. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 4 contd.