Race 3: 30 APRIL CHAMPIONS DAY CLASSIFIED STAKES (For horses with nett rating of 71 and below)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 19 April 2022 | 12:50
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R70,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Insatiable | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 1 | - | - | - | 62 | 3/1 |
| - | Freedom Dancer | 4 b. g | 54.0kg | 14 | - | - | - | 40 | 50/1 |
| 1st | Successful Secret | 4 b. g | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr C J Habib | - | 67 | 65 | 6/1 |
| 2nd | Trust The Fire | 4 ch. g | 58.0kg | 12 | Mr D de Gouveia | 2.5 | 65 | 65 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Looking Hot | 3 b. f | 52.5kg | 10 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 3.5 | 63 | 68 | 5/1 |
| 4 | Money Fighter | 4 b. g | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | 5.75 | 64 | 58 | 14/1 |
| 5 | Grindelwald TF | 6 ch. g | 58.5kg (60.0) | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 6.25 | 70 | 70 | 6/1 |
| 6 | Rising Fenix | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 8 | Mr S Khumalo | 7.25 | 72 | 63 | 11/2 |
| 7 | Meteoric | 3 b. f | 51.0kg (52.5) | 11 | Mr J M Solomons | 8.0 | 62 | 76 | 25/2 |
| 8 | Mercer Girl | 6 b. m | 48.5kg (52.5) | 9 | Mr S Sosibo | 8.5 | 55 | 53 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Nymeria | 5 b. m | 52.5kg | 7 | Mr M T Ntuli | 11.25 | 51 | 49 | 100/1 |
| 10 | Just Be Nice | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 5 | Mr R D Fourie | 11.5 | 73 | 73 | 8/1 |
| 11 | Black Burner | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 12.25 | 71 | 60 | 14/1 |
| 12 | Touch Of Fate | 5 b. g | 54.5kg (54.0) | 4 | Mr Wesley Marwing | 28.0 | 57 | 57 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
56.98s
Average Time
57.16s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R730,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Successful Secret | 1 | 67 | 65 | + 7 | -9 | |
| Trust The Fire | 2 | 65 | 65 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Looking Hot | 3 | 63 | 68 | -2 | + 7 | |
| Money Fighter | 4 | 64 | 58 | -2 | -4 | |
| Grindelwald | 5 | 70 | 70 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Rising Fenix | 6 | 72 | 63 | -3 | -6 | |
| Meteoric | 7 | 62 | 76 | -3 | + 17 | |
| Mercer Girl | 8 | 55 | 53 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Nymeria | 9 | 51 | 49 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Just Be Nice | 10 | 73 | 73 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Black Burner | 11 | 71 | 60 | -5 | -6 | |
| Touch Of Fate | 12 | 57 | 57 | 0 | -10 | + 10 |
| Insatiable | None | - | 62 | - | -188 | - |
| Freedom Dancer | None | - | 40 | - | -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) TOUCH OF FATE (Wes Marwing) and NYMERIA (M Ntuli) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) After being slow away, TOUCH OF FATE (Wes Marwing) failed to muster speed and raced detached from the field throughout. Thereafter Jockey Marwing reported that this gelding did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) GRINDELWALD (*P Mxoli) pulled hard in the early stages, thereafter Apprentice Mxoli reported that GRINDELWALD shortened its stride in the concluding stages. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) Jockey M Yeni reported something amiss with BLACK BURNER in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) SUCCESSFUL SECRET (C Habib), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer B Webber advised (DR). e) TRUST THE FIRE (D De Gouveia), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer L J Human advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) TOUCH OF FATE was ridden by Jockey Wes Marwing (declared 19 April 2022 at 09H26) who weighed out at 54,7kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) TRUST THE FIRE raced equipped with alumites in front and unshod behind (declared 8 April 2022 at 08H19). b) MERCER GIRL raced with a tongue tie on (declared 14 April 2022 at 13H07). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) TOUCH OF FATE abnormal respiratory noise. b) GRINDELWALD examined post race, nothing obvious detected. c) BLACK BURNER examined post race, nothing obvious detected. d) RISING FENIX coughing. SCRATCHED: a) INSATIABLE change of venue. Advised 19 April 2022 at 07H18. b) FREEDOM DANCER coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.