Race 7: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER FM 76 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 28 August 2025 | 16:45
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:10.0 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:13.0 4yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kiss Of Fire | 5 b. m | 48.5kg (52.5) | 7 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | - | 61 | 68 | 6/1 |
| 2nd | Boom Boom | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C A Little | 0.6 | 76 | 81 | 10/1 |
| 3rd | Pretty Analia TF | 5 b. m | 59.0kg | 2 | Mr Serino Moodley | 1.0 | 74 | 61 | 33/10 |
| 4 | Red Sparrow | 3 ch. f | 52.5kg (52.0) | 9 | Mr L Nhlapo | 1.25 | 59 | 55 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Annewithan E | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr C Murray | 1.55 | 76 | 74 | 7/2 |
| 6 | Cartagena | 4 b. f | 56.0kg (55.5) | 5 | Mr R Danielson | 3.95 | 67 | 77 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Wagram | 3 gr. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr C J Habib | 5.05 | 78 | 70 | 7/1 |
| 8 | Pretty In Pearls | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 10 | Mr M K Katjedi | 5.8 | 58 | 56 | 66/1 |
| 9 | Lapis Lazuli | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr K J Lihaba | 6.9 | 74 | 59 | 16/1 |
| 10 | Silver Flare | 4 b. f | 52.0kg | 11 | Mr P Mxoli | 8.3 | 56 | 64 | 20/1 |
| 11 | Party Punch | 3 b. f | 58.5kg (60.0) | 6 | Mr T J Mayhew | 15.5 | 78 | 62 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
111.23s
Average Time
109.57s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R720,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiss Of Fire | 1 | 61 | 68 | + 7 | ||
| Boom Boom | 2 | 76 | 81 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Pretty Analia | 3 | 74 | 61 | -1 | -12 | |
| Red Sparrow | 4 | 59 | 55 | -1 | -3 | |
| Annewithan E | 5 | 76 | 74 | -1 | -1 | |
| Cartagena | 6 | 67 | 77 | -2 | + 12 | |
| Wagram | 7 | 78 | 70 | -2 | -6 | |
| Pretty In Pearls | 8 | 58 | 56 | -2 | ||
| Lapis Lazuli | 9 | 74 | 59 | -3 | -12 | |
| Silver Flare | 10 | 56 | 64 | -3 | + 11 | |
| Party Punch | 11 | 78 | 62 | -6 | -10 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) PRETTY ANALIA (S Moodley) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) CARTAGENA (R Danielson) was directed outwards at the 200m to continue its run. b) Apprentice T Mayhew (PARTY PUNCH) did not persevere with his riding in the concluding stages. Thereafter, Apprentice T Mayhew reported that he felt something amiss with this filly in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) KISS OF FIRE (*G Samo-Burthia), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P P Labuschagne advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) KISS OF FIRE was ridden by Apprentice G Samo-Burthia (declared 22 August 2025 at 08H35), who weighed out at 49,5kg only claiming 3kg of his 4kg apprentice allowance as declared. b) RED SPARROW was ridden by Jockey L Nhlapo (declared 28 August 2025 at 15H46), who weighed out at 52,5kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. c) CARTAGENA: Jockey R Danielson weighed out at 56,1kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) KISS OF FIRE raced with a cornell collar (declared 7 December 2023). b) CARTAGENA raced with a tongue tie on (declared 23 August 2025 at 14H46). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PARTY PUNCH blowing post race. b) WAGRAM scalp wound left hind. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.