Race 8: BETWAY SUMMER CUP 29 NOVEMBER FM 71 APPRENTICE DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (Fillies & Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 09 October 2025 | 16:05
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Artic Silver | 3 b. f | 55.5kg (59.5) | 4 | Mr D D E Louw | - | 72 | 77 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Instant Attraction | 3 b. f | 55.0kg (56.5) | 7 | Mr T J Mayhew | 1.25 | 66 | 60 | 25/2 |
| 3rd | Hollywood Madam | 4 b. f | 54.0kg (58.0) | 1 | Ms S T Valjalo | 2.5 | 67 | 65 | 14/1 |
| 4 | Pomozelous | 3 b. f | 52.5kg (56.5) | 3 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 2.6 | 64 | 62 | 11/2 |
| 5 | The Mightiest | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr K J Lihaba | 6.0 | 73 | 70 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Count Your Chances | 5 b. m | 48.0kg (52.0) | 6 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 8.3 | 53 | 51 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Bold Action | 2 b. f | 55.5kg (58.0) | 8 | Mr Jace Botes | 8.7 | 85 | 62 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Hopscotch | 2 b. f | 54.0kg (56.5) | 5 | Mr N Nastili | 8.9 | 82 | 66 | 20/1 |
| 9 | Kiss Of Fire TF | 5 b. m | 54.5kg (58.5) | 2 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 15.0 | 68 | 68 | 18/10 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
109.69s
Average Time
109.57s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R985,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artic Silver | 1 | 72 | 77 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Instant Attraction | 2 | 66 | 60 | -1 | -5 | |
| Hollywood Madam | 3 | 67 | 65 | -1 | -1 | |
| Pomozelous | 4 | 64 | 62 | -1 | -1 | |
| The Mightiest | 5 | 73 | 70 | -3 | ||
| Count Your Chances | 6 | 53 | 51 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Bold Action | 7 | 85 | 62 | -3 | -20 | |
| Hopscotch | 8 | 82 | 66 | -3 | -13 | |
| Kiss Of Fire | 9 | 68 | 68 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) KISS OF FIRE (*G Samo-Burthia) stood, losing six lengths. The starting stall certificate for this mare has been withdrawn. Trainer P P Labuschagne was advised (GT). b) COUNT YOUR CHANCES (*B Marx-Jacobson) was slow losing two lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At approximately the 300m, POMOZELOUS (*D Pillay) had to ease off the heels of HOLLYWOOD MADAM (*S Valjalo), which was carried in by THE MIGHTIEST (*K J Lihaba), which was eased and shifted in to avoid the heels of ARTIC SILVER (*D Louw), which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Apprentice D Louw was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that he, as the rider of ARTIC SILVER, failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to POMOZELOUS (*D Pillay) and THE MIGHTIEST (*K J Lihaba) when he shifted in at the 300m. Apprentice D Louw signed an Admission of Guilt and is suspended from riding in races for a period of seven days. Suspension dates: To be advised. b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to KISS OF FIRE, this mare's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 10 October 2025 to 16 October 2025. KISS OF FIRE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer P P Labuschagne was advised. c) In view of the performance of KISS OF FIRE (*G Samo-Burthia), (distance 15,00 lengths, betting 18/10), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) ARTIC SILVER (*D Louw), 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 (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) COUNT YOUR CHANCES: Apprentice B Marx-Jacobson weighed out at 50,1kg, only claiming 2kg of his 4kg apprentice allowance as declared. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) KISS OF FIRE raced with a cornell collar (declared 7 December 2023). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) KISS OF FIRE not striding out left front; blowing post race. Race 8 contd. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.