Race 1: 4RACING WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden F & M)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 02 October 2025 | 12:45
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R95,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Aquarius | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr L Nhlapo | - | - | 81 | 20/1 |
| - | Gaslight Dancer | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 10 | Mr S Khumalo | - | - | 85 | 25/2 |
| - | Explosive Power | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 11 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | 54 | 66/1 |
| 1st | Vanakkam | 2 b. f | 55.0kg (59.0) | 1 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | - | 83 | 93 | 7/2 |
| 2nd | Tempranillo TF | 2 gr. f | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.3 | - | 80 | 11/10 |
| 3rd | Power Of Pearls | 2 ch. f | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr Serino Moodley | 2.8 | 76 | 73 | 11/2 |
| 4 | Sakura Hanami | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | 5.3 | - | 80 | 25/2 |
| 5 | Raceway | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr C Murray | 7.7 | 76 | 74 | 40/1 |
| 6 | Princess Of All | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr C R Maujean | 10.4 | - | 73 | 13/2 |
| 7 | Chilli Marmalade | 5 b. m | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr J R Syster | 15.7 | 52 | 48 | 80/1 |
| 8 | Dress Code | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr M K Katjedi | 34.0 | - | - | 80/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
56.9s
Average Time
57.68s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R825,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanakkam | 1 | 83 | 93 | + 7 | + 3 | |
| Tempranillo | 2 | - | 80 | - | + 20 | - |
| Power Of Pearls | 3 | 76 | 73 | -1 | -2 | |
| Sakura Hanami | 4 | - | 80 | - | + 2 | - |
| Raceway | 5 | 76 | 74 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Princess Of All | 6 | - | 73 | - | -2 | - |
| Chilli Marmalade | 7 | 52 | 48 | -6 | + 2 | |
| Dress Code | 8 | - | - | - | -6 | - |
| Aquarius | None | - | 81 | - | -188 | - |
| Gaslight Dancer | None | - | 85 | - | -188 | - |
| Explosive Power | None | - | 54 | - | -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) SAKURA HANAMI (C Zackey) jumped sharply outwards leaving the stalls, losing two lengths. b) POWER OF PEARLS (S Moodley) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) DRESS CODE (M K Katjedi) failed to muster speed on debut and trailed the field from the 600m. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) In the concluding stages, TEMPRANILLO (M Yeni) was steadied momentarily when tightened for galloping room between the outside running rail and VANAKKAM (*G Samo-Burthia), which shifted out away from the crop and was corrected. c) VANAKKAM (*G Samo-Burthia), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M Pandaram advised (AH). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) DRESS CODE in season. b) CHILLI MARMALADE coughing post race. c) SAKURA HANAMI abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) AQUARIUS cast in box (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) EXPLOSIVE POWER under suspension. Advised 1 October 2025 at 08H36. c) GASLIGHT DANCER not striding out in front (NHA / 12H44) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 25/2. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.