Race 4: BETWAY MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden F & M)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Saturday, 30 August 2025 | 14:00
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R95,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | A Good Heart | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr C Murray | - | - | 84 | 7/1 |
| 2nd | Rendevous In Rio | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr J Mariba | 1.1 | 71 | 71 | 3/1 |
| 3rd | Fire In Her Soul | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr C R Maujean | 5.1 | - | 88 | 28/10 |
| 4 | Power Of Pearls TF | 2 ch. f | 58.0kg | 6 | Mr Serino Moodley | 5.9 | - | 73 | 33/10 |
| 5 | Raceway | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr R Danielson | 6.0 | 80 | 74 | 14/1 |
| 6 | Chilli Marmalade | 5 b. m | 56.0kg (60.0) | 5 | Ms S T Valjalo | 7.8 | 57 | 48 | 100/1 |
| 7 | Inspiration | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr S Khumalo | 8.2 | - | 79 | 5/1 |
| 8 | Sapphire Storm | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 19.2 | - | 35 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
71.71s
Average Time
70.76s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R960,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Good Heart | 1 | - | 84 | - | + 30 | - |
| Rendevous In Rio | 2 | 71 | 71 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Fire In Her Soul | 3 | - | 88 | - | + 15 | - |
| Power Of Pearls | 4 | - | 73 | - | + 2 | - |
| Raceway | 5 | 80 | 74 | -3 | -3 | |
| Chilli Marmalade | 6 | 57 | 48 | -3 | -6 | |
| Inspiration | 7 | - | 79 | - | -4 | - |
| Sapphire Storm | 8 | - | 35 | - | -6 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) POWER OF PEARLS (S Moodley) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: ? ) INSPIRATION (S Khumalo) and POWER OF PEARLS (S Moodley) proved difficult to settle in the early stages. b) RACEWAY (R Danielson) hung in in the concluding stages. c) In view of the performance of INSPIRATION (S Khumalo), (distance 8,20 lengths, betting 5/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) In view of the performance of SAPPHIRE STORM (P Mxoli), (distance 19,20 lengths, betting 100/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) A GOOD HEART (C Murray), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer Matthew de Kock advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) SAPPHIRE STORM raced equipped with blinkers (declared 28 August 2025 at 08H15). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) INSPIRATION fatigued. b) SAPPHIRE STORM mild post race distress. c) CHILLI MARMALADE cut into right front. d) RACEWAY blowing post race. e) FIRE IN HER SOUL scalp wound right hind. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 4 contd.