Race 5: BETWAY MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Saturday, 30 August 2025 | 14:35
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R115,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Laughing William | 5 b. g | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr K J Lihaba | - | 72 | 75 | 16/1 |
| 2nd | Super Awesome | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 4 | Mr R Danielson | 0.25 | 74 | 79 | 11/2 |
| 3rd | Sea Shanty | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr J Penny | 0.85 | 74 | 71 | 5/1 |
| 4 | Brave Viking | 5 b. g | 59.5kg | 5 | Mr J Mariba | 3.05 | 79 | 72 | 40/1 |
| 5 | Palace Revolt TF | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 3.35 | 80 | 64 | 28/10 |
| 6 | Fostinovo | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr S Khumalo | 3.6 | 76 | 80 | 7/2 |
| 7 | Vibe Sa | 2 b. c | 58.5kg (62.5) | 8 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 5.8 | 85 | 92 | 11/2 |
| 8 | Aussenkehr | 2 ch. c | 59.5kg | 9 | Mr M K Katjedi | 15.0 | 79 | 79 | 125/1 |
| 9 | Mk's Dreams | 2 b. c | 61.0kg | 1 | Mr L Nhlapo | 99.99 | 82 | 82 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
87.21s
Average Time
86.68s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R960,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughing William | 1 | 72 | 75 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Super Awesome | 2 | 74 | 79 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Sea Shanty | 3 | 74 | 71 | -1 | -2 | |
| Brave Viking | 4 | 79 | 72 | -2 | -5 | |
| Palace Revolt | 5 | 80 | 64 | -2 | -14 | |
| Fostinovo | 6 | 76 | 80 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Vibe Sa | 7 | 85 | 92 | -2 | + 9 | |
| Aussenkehr | 8 | 79 | 79 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| Mk's Dreams | 9 | 82 | 82 | 0 | -10 | + 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) VIBE SA (*G Samo-Burthia) and MK'S DREAMS (L Nhlapo) were slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey L Nhlapo felt something amiss with MK'S DREAMS in running and eased this gelding out of the race at the 600m. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) In the concluding stages, when racing in close proximity, Apprentice K J Lihaba (LAUGHING WILLIAM) accidentally struck the crop from Jockey R Danielson's (SUPER AWESOME) grasp. c) In view of the performance of AUSSENKEHR (M K Katjedi), (distance 15,00 lengths, betting 125/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) LAUGHING WILLIAM (*K J Lihaba), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer T Dawson, acting on behalf of Trainer C Dawson, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MK'S DREAMS lame behind. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Assistant Trainer M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised (MB). b) AUSSENKEHR lame right hind. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer C I Jonker advised (MB). c) PALACE REVOLT abnormal respiratory noise. d) BRAVE VIKING abnormal respiratory noise. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 5 contd.