Race 4: ALLIED STEELRODE CHARITY MILE 1 NOVEMBER MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 30 September 2025 | 14:15
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R105,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Single Combat | 3 b. g | 54.0kg (58.0) | 14 | Ms S T Valjalo | - | - | 79 | 66/1 |
| - | Samuel Sharpe | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 12 | Mr L Nhlapo | - | - | 73 | 40/1 |
| 1st | African Pride | 2 b. g | 56.5kg (58.0) | 3 | Mr T J Mayhew | - | - | 103 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Monkey Puzzle TF | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr K Matsunyane | 2.3 | 73 | 79 | 17/10 |
| 3rd | Witch Hazel | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr C Murray | 4.55 | - | 81 | 33/1 |
| 4 | Echoes Of War | 2 b. c | 54.0kg (58.0) | 12 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 7.15 | - | 77 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Arizona Magic | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr P Mxoli | 7.65 | - | 66 | 8/1 |
| 6 | Jabari Thimba | 2 ch. c | 58.0kg | 9 | Mr C R Maujean | 7.7 | - | 84 | 5/1 |
| 7 | Legal Flame | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 11 | Mr C J Habib | 9.45 | - | 66 | 40/1 |
| 8 | Elusive Red | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr M A Yeni | 15.25 | - | 76 | 125/1 |
| 9 | Himitsu | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr J Mariba | 16.75 | - | - | 125/1 |
| 10 | Platinum Hill | 3 gr. c | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 19.0 | - | 57 | 125/1 |
| 11 | Scatman | 3 ch. c | 58.0kg | 10 | Mr S Khumalo | 25.25 | - | 24 | 33/1 |
| 12 | Olympic Admiral | 3 ch. g | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr J R Syster | 26.25 | - | 56 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
70.99s
Average Time
71.06s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R790,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Pride | 1 | - | 103 | - | + 25 | - |
| Monkey Puzzle | 2 | 73 | 79 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Witch Hazel | 3 | - | 81 | - | + 10 | - |
| Echoes Of War | 4 | - | 77 | - | -3 | - |
| Arizona Magic | 5 | - | 66 | - | -5 | - |
| Jabari Thimba | 6 | - | 84 | - | -7 | - |
| Legal Flame | 7 | - | 66 | - | -9 | - |
| Elusive Red | 8 | - | 76 | - | -11 | - |
| Himitsu | 9 | - | - | - | -13 | - |
| Platinum Hill | 10 | - | 57 | - | -15 | - |
| Scatman | 11 | - | 24 | - | -17 | - |
| Olympic Admiral | 12 | - | 56 | - | -19 | - |
| Single Combat | None | - | 79 | - | -193 | - |
| Samuel Sharpe | None | - | 73 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) PLATINUM HILL (M van Rensburg) was restless in the stalls and thereafter slow, losing two lengths. b) LEGAL FLAME (C Habib) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. c) JABARI THIMBA (C Maujean) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey K Matsunyane, the rider of MONKEY PUZZLE, accidentally dropped his crop shortly before the finish line. b) In view of the performance of PLATINUM HILL (M van Rensburg), (distance 19,00 lengths, betting 125/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) In view of the performance of SCATMAN (S Khumalo), (distance 25,25 lengths, betting 33/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) In view of the performance of OLYMPIC ADMIRAL (J R Syster), (distance 26,25 lengths, betting 125/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) AFRICAN PRIDE (*T Mayhew), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Spies advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) AFRICAN PRIDE raced equipped with a compression mask (declared 29 September 2025 at 09H58). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PLATINUM HILL abnormal respiratory noise; coughing post race. b) SCATMAN examined post race, nothing obvious detected. c) OLYMPIC ADMIRAL not striding out left front; blowing post race. d) LEGAL FLAME fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) SAMUEL SHARPE swollen right front joint (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) SINGLE COMBAT not striding out behind (NHA / 14H14) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 66/1. Race 4 contd. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.