Race 7: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 74 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 09 October 2025 | 15:30
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R85,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Crepuscolo | 4 ch. g | 52.0kg | 10 | - | - | - | 58 | - |
| - | Peace Treaty | 3 b. g | 53.0kg (57.0) | 2 | Mr D D E Louw | - | - | 69 | 28/10 |
| - | Follow The Master | 3 b. c | 60.5kg | 5 | - | - | - | 82 | - |
| 1st | Page Boy TF | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr Serino Moodley | - | 75 | 79 | 9/4 |
| 2nd | Flag Bearer | 3 b. g | 51.0kg (55.0) | 4 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 0.3 | 64 | 60 | 33/10 |
| 3rd | Vava Vegas | 5 ch. g | 52.5kg | 7 | Mr M K Katjedi | 0.8 | 59 | 58 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Blurred Vision | 3 b. g | 54.5kg | 5 | Mr P Mxoli | 2.6 | 65 | 56 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Mizzen Sword | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 2 | Mr J Penny | 7.4 | 71 | 66 | 5/1 |
| 6 | Zoombomber | 2 b. g | 54.0kg (55.5) | 1 | Mr T J Mayhew | 7.65 | 65 | 60 | 7/1 |
| 7 | Full Go | 6 b. g | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr J R Syster | 7.7 | 57 | 59 | 10/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
109.46s
Average Time
109.57s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R985,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page Boy | 1 | 75 | 79 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Flag Bearer | 2 | 64 | 60 | -1 | -3 | |
| Vava Vegas | 3 | 59 | 58 | -1 | ||
| Blurred Vision | 4 | 65 | 56 | -1 | -8 | |
| Mizzen Sword | 5 | 71 | 66 | -3 | -2 | |
| Zoombomber | 6 | 65 | 60 | -3 | -2 | |
| Full Go | 7 | 57 | 59 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Crepuscolo | None | - | 58 | - | -188 | - |
| Peace Treaty | None | - | 69 | - | -188 | - |
| Follow The Master | None | - | 82 | - | -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) FULL GO (J R Syster) was slow losing three lengths. Trainer B B Ruiters was advised to reschool this gelding prior to his next engagement (GT). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly before the finish line, FLAG BEARER (*G Samo-Burthia), which shifted out away from the crop and VAVA VEGAS (M K Katjedi), which shifted in away from the crop, came together and brushed. b) In view of the performance of MIZZEN SWORD (J Penny), (distance 7,40 lengths, betting 5/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) PAGE BOY (S Moodley), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee S Mtwesi, acting on behalf of Trainer S G Tarry, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) VAVA VEGAS raced without blinkers (declared 3 October 2025 at 13H17). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MIZZEN SWORD coughing post race. SCRATCHED: a) FOLLOW THE MASTER insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) PEACE TREATY off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) CREPUSCOLO insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 7 contd.