Race 9: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 26 AUGUST MR 66 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 14 August 2025 | 17:05
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:12.0 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sunshine Day | 4 b. f | 61.5kg | 6 | Mr J Gates | - | - | 69 | 25/2 |
| 1st | Can't Catch Me | 5 b. m | 55.0kg | 9 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 56 | 58 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Together Again | 5 b. m | 53.5kg | 3 | Mr M K Katjedi | 1.4 | 53 | 55 | 25/1 |
| 3rd | Stroke Of Mercy TF | 5 b. h | 55.0kg | 1 | Mr C R Maujean | 1.9 | 56 | 52 | 7/2 |
| 4 | Zoombomber | 2 b. g | 58.5kg (60.0) | 2 | Mr T J Mayhew | 3.8 | 66 | 60 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Sheets And Goggles | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 6 | Mr Serino Moodley | 4.0 | 63 | 63 | 5/2 |
| 6 | Sahara Dawn | 4 b. f | 53.5kg | 4 | Mr K Matsunyane | 5.4 | 53 | 52 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Sail The Sky | 4 b. g | 61.0kg | 5 | Mr S Khumalo | 9.2 | 68 | 62 | 9/2 |
| 8 | Si Veloce | 4 b. f | 52.5kg | 7 | Mr N Klink | 11.1 | 51 | 50 | 66/1 |
| 9 | Libeccio | 5 ch. g | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr J Penny | 11.7 | 64 | 62 | 10/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
88.01s
Average Time
87.05s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R925,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can't Catch Me | 1 | 56 | 58 | + 7 | -5 | |
| Together Again | 2 | 53 | 55 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Stroke Of Mercy | 3 | 56 | 52 | -1 | -3 | |
| Zoombomber | 4 | 66 | 60 | -2 | -4 | |
| Sheets And Goggles | 5 | 63 | 63 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Sahara Dawn | 6 | 53 | 52 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Sail The Sky | 7 | 68 | 62 | -4 | -2 | |
| Si Veloce | 8 | 51 | 50 | -4 | + 3 | |
| Libeccio | 9 | 64 | 62 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Sunshine Day | None | - | 69 | - | -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) SHEETS AND GOGGLES (S Moodley) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the performance of SAIL THE SKY (S Khumalo), (distance 9,20 lengths, betting 5/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) In view of the performance of LIBECCIO (J Penny), (distance 11,70 lengths, betting 10/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) CAN'T CATCH ME (P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer B Webber advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) TOGETHER AGAIN without a tongue tie (declared 11 August 2025 at 09H26). b) SI VELOCE raced equipped with cheek pieces and without blinkers (declared 11 August 2025 at 09H26). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SAIL THE SKY not striding out right hind. b) LIBECCIO not striding out right hind. SCRATCHED: a) SUNSHINE DAY foot abscess (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 9 contd.