Race 6: BETWAY SPRING CHALLENGE 4 OCTOBER MR 68 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 02 October 2025 | 15:40
Distance:
1700m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.0 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:11.5 4yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Chabal | 3 b. g | 57.0kg (61.0) | 6 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | - | - | 73 | - |
| 1st | Michael Faraday TF | 2 b. c | 57.5kg | 3 | Mr N Klink | - | 63 | 68 | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Circle Of Grace | 4 b. g | 53.0kg | 7 | Mr K Matsunyane | 2.5 | 54 | 51 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Crepuscolo | 4 ch. g | 53.0kg | 9 | Mr L Nhlapo | 3.0 | 54 | 58 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Rosy Lemon | 5 b. m | 60.5kg | 1 | Mr C Murray | 3.2 | 69 | 72 | 6/1 |
| 5 | Red Sparrow | 3 ch. f | 56.0kg | 2 | Mr M K Katjedi | 3.3 | 62 | 55 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Trident King | 3 ch. g | 61.0kg | 8 | Mr C J Habib | 3.3 | 70 | 65 | 4/1 |
| 7 | Zoombomber | 2 b. g | 58.5kg | 6 | Mr S Khumalo | 3.7 | 65 | 60 | 14/1 |
| 8 | Blurred Vision | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.9 | 65 | 56 | 8/1 |
| 9 | Bob Lee Swagger | 4 ch. g | 53.5kg (54.5) | 5 | Mr T J Mayhew | 9.0 | 57 | 53 | 14/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
103.75s
Average Time
103.66s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R825,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Faraday | 1 | 63 | 68 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Circle Of Grace | 2 | 54 | 51 | -1 | -2 | |
| Crepuscolo | 3 | 54 | 58 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Rosy Lemon | 4 | 69 | 72 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Red Sparrow | 5 | 62 | 55 | -2 | -5 | |
| Trident King | 5 | 70 | 65 | -2 | -3 | |
| Zoombomber | 7 | 65 | 60 | -2 | -3 | |
| Blurred Vision | 8 | 65 | 56 | -2 | -7 | |
| Bob Lee Swagger | 9 | 57 | 53 | -4 | ||
| Chabal | None | - | 73 | - | -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) TRIDENT KING (C Habib) was stubborn loading. b) ROSY LEMON (C Murray) and BOB LEE SWAGGER (*T Mayhew) were slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) TRIDENT KING (C Habib) hung in from the 200m. b) Jockey M K Katjedi, the rider of RED SPARROW, briefly dropped his right-side rein at the 200m. c) Apprentice T Mayhew (BOB LEE SWAGGER ) did not persevere with his riding in the concluding stages. Thereafter, Apprentice T Mayhew reported that he felt something amiss with this gelding in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) MICHAEL FARADAY (N Klink), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee H Chauque, acting on behalf of Trainer G J Maroun, was advised (SM). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) BOB LEE SWAGGER: Apprentice T Mayhew weighed out at 54,8kg, and did not claim his apprentice allowance. 1kg of overweight was declared. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BOB LEE SWAGGER fatigued; lame left hind. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer C Mayhew advised (MB). b) BLURRED VISION coughing post race. SCRATCHED: a) CHABAL insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.