Race 2: RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE (3-year-olds) (For Maiden 3 year-olds)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 18 September 2025 | 13:05
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Miami Mountain TF | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr C Murray | - | - | 103 | 91/100 |
| 2nd | Trajanus | 2 gr. c | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr C Zackey | 0.8 | - | 96 | 15/10 |
| 3rd | Wayne | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr C R Maujean | 2.6 | - | 96 | 14/1 |
| 4 | Indian Spice | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr Serino Moodley | 9.8 | - | 70 | 75/1 |
| 5 | Rock My Boat | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr L Nhlapo | 10.4 | - | 66 | 125/1 |
| 6 | Red Sunrise | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr C J Habib | 11.65 | - | 79 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Talkoftheheights | 2 b. c | 56.0kg (60.0) | 8 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 15.45 | 55 | 52 | 125/1 |
| 8 | Gold Platina | 2 gr. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr P Mxoli | 16.45 | - | 58 | 125/1 |
| 9 | No Hesitation | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 19.15 | - | 44 | 40/1 |
| 10 | Olympic Admiral | 3 ch. g | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr N Klink | 22.85 | - | 56 | 125/1 |
| 11 | Epidaurus | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr R Danielson | 31.25 | - | 63 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
69.13s
Average Time
71.06s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R860,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Mountain | 1 | - | 103 | - | + 25 | - |
| Trajanus | 2 | - | 96 | - | + 15 | - |
| Wayne | 3 | - | 96 | - | + 10 | - |
| Indian Spice | 4 | - | 70 | - | -3 | - |
| Rock My Boat | 5 | - | 66 | - | -5 | - |
| Red Sunrise | 6 | - | 79 | - | -7 | - |
| Talkoftheheights | 7 | 55 | 52 | -6 | + 3 | |
| Gold Platina | 8 | - | 58 | - | -11 | - |
| No Hesitation | 9 | - | 44 | - | -13 | - |
| Olympic Admiral | 10 | - | 56 | - | -15 | - |
| Epidaurus | 11 | - | 63 | - | -17 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) MIAMI MOUNTAIN (C Murray) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) EPIDAURUS (R Danielson) was slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) EPIDAURUS (R Danielson) failed to muster speed on debut and trailed the field throughout. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) OLYMPIC ADMIRAL (N Klink) commenced to give ground to the field from the 300m. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) In view of the performance of NO HESITATION (M Yeni), (distance 19,15 lengths, betting 40/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) MIAMI MOUNTAIN (C Murray), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer Matthew de Kock advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) GOLD PLATINA raced with a tongue tie on (declared 16 September 2025 at 08H28). b) EPIDAURUS raced equipped with steel shoes (declared 16 September 2025 at 10H44). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) EPIDAURUS not striding out right front. b) OLYMPIC ADMIRAL not striding out right hind. c) NO HESITATION examined post race, nothing obvious detected. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.