Race 1: 4RACING WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 11 September 2025 | 12:35
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nou Praat Jy | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr J Gates | - | - | 81 | 18/10 |
| 2nd | Pivotal Role TF | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr G J Lerena | 1.25 | - | 87 | 33/20 |
| 3rd | Hammer Blow | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.95 | - | 74 | 7/1 |
| 4 | Ringho | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.7 | 62 | 60 | 11/2 |
| 5 | Legal Flame | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr C J Habib | 3.8 | - | 66 | 10/1 |
| 6 | Gold Platina | 2 gr. c | 54.0kg (58.0) | 7 | Ms S T Valjalo | 4.8 | - | 58 | 75/1 |
| 7 | Scott's Guard | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr J R Syster | 16.0 | - | 63 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
58.51s
Average Time
57.68s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R775,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nou Praat Jy | 1 | - | 81 | - | + 25 | - |
| Pivotal Role | 2 | - | 87 | - | + 15 | - |
| Hammer Blow | 3 | - | 74 | - | + 10 | - |
| Ringho | 4 | 62 | 60 | -2 | ||
| Legal Flame | 5 | - | 66 | - | -5 | - |
| Gold Platina | 6 | - | 58 | - | -7 | - |
| Scott's Guard | 7 | - | 63 | - | -9 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) RINGHO (K Matsunyane) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) SCOTT'S GUARD (J R Syster) failed to muster speed on debut and trailed the field throughout. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) Jockey M Yeni reported that HAMMER BLOW made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey C Habib reported that LEGAL FLAME made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) Jockey G Lerena reported that PIVOTAL ROLE made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) NOU PRAAT JY (J Gates), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F P Habib advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) GOLD PLATINA raced equipped with alumites (declared 8 September 2025 at 07H15). b) NOU PRAAT JY raced equipped with alumites (declared 10 September 2025 at 07H20). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SCOTT'S GUARD not striding out left hind. b) HAMMER BLOW abnormal respiratory noise. c) LEGAL FLAME blowing post race. d) PIVOTAL ROLE abnormal respiratory noise. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.