Race 3: #YOUCANBETONUS! MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden F & M)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 13:50
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R95,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Nkwenkwezi | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 78 | - |
| 1st | Madame Pompadour | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | - | 59 | 56 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Nothing Compares | 2 b. f | 53.0kg (57.0) | 5 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 0.75 | 68 | 59 | 33/1 |
| 3rd | Matter Of Trust | 2 ch. f | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 2.05 | - | 73 | 100/1 |
| 4 | Matts Rocket | 2 b. f | 53.0kg (57.0) | 7 | Ms S T Valjalo | 3.65 | 64 | 57 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Cool Reggae | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.65 | 53 | 64 | 100/1 |
| 6 | Sword Of Light TF | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr C Zackey | 8.25 | - | - | 13/10 |
| 7 | Falcon's Sunrise | 2 b. f | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 15.25 | - | 55 | 40/1 |
| 8 | Amaze Me | 2 b. f | 57.0kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 15.5 | 75 | 64 | 28/10 |
| 9 | Universal Girl (IRE) | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr C Murray | 21.0 | - | 65 | 33/10 |
| 10 | Storm Crest | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 9 | Mr K J Lihaba | 39.0 | - | - | 150/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
99.79s
Average Time
97.02s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R700,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madame Pompadour | 1 | 59 | 56 | + 7 | -10 | |
| Nothing Compares | 2 | 68 | 59 | -1 | -8 | |
| Matter Of Trust | 3 | - | 73 | - | + 15 | - |
| Matts Rocket | 4 | 64 | 57 | -2 | -5 | |
| Cool Reggae | 5 | 53 | 64 | -2 | + 13 | |
| Sword Of Light | 6 | - | - | - | -2 | - |
| Falcon's Sunrise | 7 | - | 55 | - | -4 | - |
| Amaze Me | 8 | 75 | 64 | -6 | -5 | |
| Universal Girl (IRE) | 9 | - | 65 | - | -8 | - |
| Storm Crest | 10 | - | - | - | -10 | - |
| Nkwenkwezi | None | - | 78 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) NOTHING COMPARES (*G Samo-Burthia) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) STORM CREST (*K J Lihaba) was slow into stride. c) UNIVERSAL GIRL (IRE) (C Murray) stumbled shortly after the start. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) STORM CREST (*K J Lihaba) commenced to give ground to the field from the 400m. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) In view of the performance of AMAZE ME (M Yeni), (distance 15,50 lengths, betting 28/10), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey C Zackey reported that SWORD OF LIGHT did not act in the soft underfoot conditions. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) Jockey C Murray (UNIVERSAL GIRL (IRE) did not persevere with his riding in the concluding stages. Thereafter, Jockey C Murray reported that he felt something amiss with this filly in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) Jockey S Khumalo was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline B on the use of the crop) in that he struck MADAME POMPADOUR with the crop arm above shoulder height. Jockey S Khumalo signed an Admission of Guilt, and a fine of R1000 was imposed. f) MADAME POMPADOUR (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer W C Marwing advised (MS). Trainer W C Marwing was questioned regarding the performance of MADAME POMPADOUR at Turffontein Racecourse on the 6th of September 2025. He explained to the Board that he had brought this mare back in trip for today's race, and in his opinion, she is better suited to racing at the Vaal Racecourse track. His explanation was noted, and Trainer W C Marwing was advised to run this mare over a similar distance and venue, where possible, in future. JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) COOL REGGAE raced equipped with blinkers (declared 20 September 2025 at 19H17). b) STORM CREST raced equipped with blinkers (declared 23 September 2025 at 10H12). Race 3 contd. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) STORM CREST examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) AMAZE ME blowing post race. c) SWORD OF LIGHT not striding out right hind. d) UNIVERSAL GIRL (IRE) fatigued; blowing post race. SCRATCHED: a) NKWENKWEZI Ineligible (Winner, Vaal Racecourse, 18 September 2025). Advised 19 September 2025 at 14H46. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.