Race 5: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 78 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 02 September 2025 | 14:55
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.5 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:12.5 4yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | War Reporter | 3 ch. g | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 72 | 9/2 |
| 1st | Robert Browning | 3 b. g | 55.0kg | 6 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 70 | 87 | 25/1 |
| 2nd | Santiago's Pride | 3 b. g | 58.5kg | 1 | Mr K J Lihaba | 2.2 | 77 | 76 | 11/2 |
| 3rd | Futurewolff | 5 ch. g | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr R Danielson | 3.3 | 76 | 75 | 28/10 |
| 4 | Unsolved Riddle | 3 b. g | 61.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.6 | 80 | 77 | 28/10 |
| 5 | Zip Code TF | 3 b. g | 62.0kg | 7 | Mr C Zackey | 5.8 | 84 | 77 | 3/1 |
| 6 | Chabal | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | 6.0 | 75 | 73 | 7/1 |
| 7 | Strewn Sky | 2 b. g | 61.0kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 6.6 | 80 | 69 | 6/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
110.64s
Average Time
109.02s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R785,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Browning | 1 | 70 | 87 | + 7 | + 10 | |
| Santiago's Pride | 2 | 77 | 76 | -1 | ||
| Futurewolff | 3 | 76 | 75 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Unsolved Riddle | 4 | 80 | 77 | -2 | -1 | |
| Zip Code | 5 | 84 | 77 | -2 | -5 | |
| Chabal | 6 | 75 | 73 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Strewn Sky | 7 | 80 | 69 | -3 | -8 | |
| War Reporter | None | - | 72 | - | -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 the 800m, ZIP CODE came under pressure and was encouraged forward by Jockey C Zackey. Thereafter, Jockey C Zackey reported that he felt something amiss with this gelding in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) ROBERT BROWNING (P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer T Zackey advised (MduP). When questioned regarding the improved performance of ROBERT BROWNING , Trainer T Zackey could offer the Board no suitable explanation. His attention was drawn to the Rules pertaining to In and Out running. JOCKEY CHANGES: a) UNSOLVED RIDDLE was ridden by Jockey K Matsunyane (declared 2 September 2025 at 08H27). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) FUTUREWOLFF raced with a cornell collar (declared 24 February 2024). b) CHABAL raced with a cornell collar (declared 27 August 2025). c) ROBERT BROWNING raced equipped with a compression mask and without blinkers (declared 29 August 2025 at 11H19). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ZIP CODE not striding out left hind. b) UNSOLVED RIDDLE coughing post race. SCRATCHED: a) WAR REPORTER lame right front (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.