Race 3: RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 04 November 2025 | 13:20
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R120,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Forever Canford | 2 b. c | 58.0kg | 12 | - | - | - | 67 | - |
| - | Abbey Sniper | 2 b. c | 58.0kg | 10 | - | - | - | 44 | - |
| 1st | Wayne TF | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | - | - | 96 | 5/10 |
| 2nd | Jaffa | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr S Khumalo | 1.9 | - | 82 | 40/1 |
| 3rd | Royal Engagement | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr Serino Moodley | 3.3 | - | 80 | 125/1 |
| 4 | Amandla Ngawethu | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C J Habib | 3.6 | 69 | 72 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Afterburn | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 12 | Mr N Klink | 4.2 | 67 | 62 | 66/1 |
| 6 | Go Johnny Go | 3 gr. c | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr C Murray | 7.0 | - | 78 | 7/1 |
| 7 | Battle Ofthe Bulge | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 7.7 | 69 | 60 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Down Town Cody | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 15 | Mr M A Yeni | 8.7 | 72 | 70 | 100/1 |
| 9 | Best Candidate | 2 b. c | 58.0kg | 13 | Mr C Zackey | 10.2 | 66 | 66 | 33/1 |
| 10 | Sergeant Soqrat | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | 10.6 | 78 | 71 | 40/1 |
| 11 | Arizona Magic | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 16 | Mr P Mxoli | 10.85 | 69 | 66 | 16/1 |
| 12 | Loveonthehorizon | 3 ch. f | 55.0kg | 9 | Mr J Penny | 13.15 | - | 59 | 100/1 |
| 13 | God's Country | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr L Nhlapo | 15.9 | - | 60 | 100/1 |
| 14 | Jet O War | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 14 | Mr M K Katjedi | 16.15 | - | 52 | 100/1 |
| 15 | Themastermind | 3 b. g | 56.5kg (58.0) | 6 | Mr T J Mayhew | 19.35 | - | - | 125/1 |
| 16 | Light Of Liberty | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr K J Lihaba | 31.75 | - | - | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
83.0s
Average Time
83.82s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R895,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 1 | - | 96 | - | + 25 | - |
| Jaffa | 2 | - | 82 | - | + 15 | - |
| Royal Engagement | 3 | - | 80 | - | + 10 | - |
| Amandla Ngawethu | 4 | 69 | 72 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Afterburn | 5 | 67 | 62 | -2 | -3 | |
| Go Johnny Go | 6 | - | 78 | - | -7 | - |
| Battle Ofthe Bulge | 7 | 69 | 60 | -3 | -6 | |
| Down Town Cody | 8 | 72 | 70 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Best Candidate | 9 | 66 | 66 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Sergeant Soqrat | 10 | 78 | 71 | -4 | -3 | |
| Arizona Magic | 11 | 69 | 66 | -4 | + 1 | |
| Loveonthehorizon | 12 | - | 59 | - | -19 | - |
| God's Country | 13 | - | 60 | - | -21 | - |
| Jet O War | 14 | - | 52 | - | -23 | - |
| Themastermind | 15 | - | - | - | -25 | - |
| Light Of Liberty | 16 | - | - | - | -27 | - |
| Forever Canford | None | - | 67 | - | -193 | - |
| Abbey Sniper | None | - | 44 | - | -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) BATTLE OFTHE BULGE (M van Rensburg) was restless in the stalls. b) LIGHT OF LIBERTY (*K J Lihaba), BEST CANDIDATE (C Zackey), GO JOHNNY GO (C Murray) and GOD'S COUNTRY (L Nhlapo) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) LIGHT OF LIBERTY (*K J Lihaba) commenced to give ground to the field from the 300m on debut. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) THEMASTERMIND (*T Mayhew) commenced to give ground to the field in the concluding stages on debut. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) In view of the performance of GOD'S COUNTRY (L Nhlapo), (distance 15,90 lengths, betting 100/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) In view of the performance of JET O WAR (M K Katjedi), (distance 16,15 lengths, betting 100/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) WAYNE (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M N Houdalakis advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) DOWN TOWN CODY was ridden by Jockey M Yeni (declared 3 November 2025 at 12H03). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) AFTERBURN raced with a tongue tie on (declared 30 October 2025 at 08H06). b) LOVEONTHEHORIZON raced with a tongue tie on (declared 3 November 2025 at 09H01). c) GOD'S COUNTRY raced equipped with alumites in front and unshod behind (declared 3 November 2025 at 09H38). d) THEMASTERMIND raced with a tongue tie on (declared 3 November 2025 at 09H58). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) LIGHT OF LIBERTY lame left front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer Warrick Marwing advised (MB). b) THEMASTERMIND abnormal respiratory noise. c) GOD'S COUNTRY not striding out in front. d) JET O WAR coughing post race. e) BEST CANDIDATE abnormal respiratory noise. f) ROYAL ENGAGEMENT blowing post race. SCRATCHED: a) ABBEY SNIPER reserve runner. Advised 4 November 2025 at 07H19. b) FOREVER CANFORD reserve runner. Advised 4 November 2025 at 08H15. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 3 contd.