Race 4: RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION WORK RIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 14 April 2022 | 13:50
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R100,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Devon Dasher | 2 b. c | 56.0kg | 8 | Mr S Mkhumbuzi | - | - | 37 | 33/1 |
| 1st | Mike The Pilot TF | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr S Mosia | - | 66 | 50 | 9/4 |
| 2nd | Triple Decker | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr P Mlangeni | 0.6 | 62 | 64 | 7/1 |
| 3rd | Lizado | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr S Mthembu | 1.1 | 61 | 42 | 66/1 |
| 4 | Big Five | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr Z I Lukhele | 1.75 | 58 | 53 | 6/1 |
| 5 | Great Melody | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr Denver Botha | 2.25 | 63 | 79 | 16/1 |
| 6 | Stolen Thunder | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr C Mabaya | 2.5 | - | 69 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Dark Horse | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr G F Dadamasi | 5.5 | - | 53 | 66/1 |
| 8 | Equerry | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr T Matsoele | 7.0 | 48 | 50 | 66/1 |
| 9 | Sugar Beach | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr M I Duba | 14.5 | - | 49 | 8/1 |
| 10 | Ra'ed | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr J R Arendse | 17.0 | 55 | 49 | 4/1 |
| 11 | Northern Tune | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr T Ncume | 24.0 | 40 | 62 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
85.6s
Average Time
83.82s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R800,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike The Pilot | 1 | 66 | 50 | + 7 | -23 | |
| Triple Decker | 2 | 62 | 64 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Lizado | 3 | 61 | 42 | -1 | -18 | |
| Big Five | 4 | 58 | 53 | -1 | -4 | |
| Great Melody | 5 | 63 | 79 | -1 | + 17 | |
| Stolen Thunder | 6 | - | 69 | - | -7 | - |
| Dark Horse | 7 | - | 53 | - | -9 | - |
| Equerry | 8 | 48 | 50 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Sugar Beach | 9 | - | 49 | - | -13 | - |
| Ra'ed | 10 | 55 | 49 | -6 | ||
| Northern Tune | 11 | 40 | 62 | -9 | + 31 | |
| Devon Dasher | None | - | 37 | - | -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) RA'ED (+J Arendse) and SUGAR BEACH (+M Duba) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. b) BIG FIVE (+I Lukhele) was slow losing three lengths. Trainer J S Roux was advised to reschool this gelding prior to his next engagement (PHvdW). c) NORTHERN TUNE (+T Ncume) refused to jump losing many lengths. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer B B Ruiters was advised (LS). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) As the start was effected, NORTHERN TUNE (+T Ncume), in stall gate number 11, bumped the right-side front gate with its muzzle on two occasions. This resulted in the left front gate on stall gate number 10 bouncing back and making contact with SUGAR BEACH (+M Duba) as this filly left the stalls. b) Work Rider D Botha (GREAT MELODY) and Work Rider I Lukhele (BIG FIVE) appeared before the Board in the presence of Work Rider Welfare Officer, Mr M Mienie, were shown the patrol films of the race and were reminded of their obligation to ride their mounts out to the end of races. c) Work Rider I Lukhele reported that BIG FIVE changed stride continually in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) In view of the Starter's report with regard to NORTHERN TUNE, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading with a companion. Suspension dates: 15 April 2022 to 21 April 2022. NORTHERN TUNE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer B B Ruiters was advised e) MIKE THE PILOT (+S Mosia), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee P de Palma, acting on behalf of Trainer S J Gary, advised (DR). WORK RIDER CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) STOLEN THUNDER raced equipped with a compression mask (declared 7 April 2022 at 10H35). b) DARK HORSE raced equipped with blinkers (declared 9 April 2022 at 08H01). c) RA'ED raced equipped with cheek pieces and without pacifiers (declared 13 April 2022 at 12H28). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BIG FIVE examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) SUGAR BEACH mouth injury. c) GREAT MELODY cast its right front shoe in running. SCRATCHED: a) DEVON DASHER abnormal blood count (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.