Race 6: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 70 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 15:35
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R80,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lava Lamp | 3 ch. f | 59.0kg (63.0) | 7 | Ms S T Valjalo | - | 78 | 84 | 8/1 |
| 2nd | Kiss Of Fire TF | 5 b. m | 53.5kg (57.5) | 6 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 1.0 | 65 | 68 | 5/1 |
| 3rd | Cartagena | 4 b. f | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 1.25 | 66 | 77 | 16/1 |
| 4 | The Merciful | 5 ch. g | 52.5kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 2.55 | 55 | 54 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Rosy Lemon | 5 b. m | 59.5kg | 8 | Mr Serino Moodley | 2.95 | 69 | 72 | 6/1 |
| 6 | Vava Vegas | 5 ch. g | 55.0kg | 1 | Mr C Zackey | 7.25 | 60 | 58 | 17/2 |
| 7 | Chabal | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 8.25 | 72 | 73 | 5/1 |
| 8 | Volte Face | 3 ch. c | 59.0kg | 12 | Mr J R Syster | 10.5 | 68 | 66 | 8/1 |
| 9 | That's Magical | 3 b. g | 54.5kg | 5 | Mr K J Lihaba | 10.8 | 61 | 54 | 20/1 |
| 10 | Fushimi Inari | 2 gr. g | 56.5kg (58.0) | 11 | Mr T J Mayhew | 14.9 | 66 | 53 | 33/1 |
| 11 | Full Go | 6 b. g | 53.5kg | 10 | Mr M K Katjedi | 15.1 | 57 | 59 | 14/1 |
| 12 | Gold De Grace | 4 ch. g | 54.5kg | 9 | Mr N Klink | 16.0 | 59 | 51 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
127.65s
Average Time
123.49s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R700,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lava Lamp | 1 | 78 | 84 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Kiss Of Fire | 2 | 65 | 68 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Cartagena | 3 | 66 | 77 | -1 | + 12 | |
| The Merciful | 4 | 55 | 54 | -1 | ||
| Rosy Lemon | 5 | 69 | 72 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Vava Vegas | 6 | 60 | 58 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Chabal | 7 | 72 | 73 | -3 | + 4 | |
| Volte Face | 8 | 68 | 66 | -4 | + 2 | |
| That's Magical | 9 | 61 | 54 | -4 | -3 | |
| Fushimi Inari | 10 | 66 | 53 | -5 | -8 | |
| Full Go | 11 | 57 | 59 | -6 | + 8 | |
| Gold De Grace | 12 | 59 | 51 | -6 | -2 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) THE MERCIFUL (P Mxoli) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) ROSY LEMON (S Moodley) and FULL GO (M K Katjedi) were slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the performance of FUSHIMI INARI (*T Mayhew), (distance 14,90 lengths, betting 33/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) In view of the performance of FULL GO (M K Katjedi), (distance 15,10 lengths, betting 14/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) In view of the performance of GOLD DE GRACE (N Klink), (distance 16,00 lengths, betting 100/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) Jockey M Yeni reported that CHABAL took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) Jockey J R Syster reported that VOLTE FACE took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) LAVA LAMP (*S Valjalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer R Klaasen advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) VAVA VEGAS: Jockey C Zackey weighed out at 55,7kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight as declared. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) KISS OF FIRE raced with a cornell collar (declared 7 December 2023). b) CHABAL raced with a cornell collar (declared 27 August 2025). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) FUSHIMI INARI blowing post race. b) FULL GO not striding out behind. c) GOLD DE GRACE coughing post race. d) CHABAL not striding out right hind. e) VOLTE FACE coughing post race. f) KISS OF FIRE mild post race distress. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.