Race 9: BETWAY SUMMER CUP 29 NOVEMBER CONDITIONS PLATE (For all Horses)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 20 November 2025 | 16:25
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R120,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Shadowfax | 2 gr. c | 50.0kg | 9 | - | - | - | 102 | 3/1 |
| - | Mount Pilatus | 4 b. g | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr C Murray | - | - | 113 | 16/1 |
| - | Coppola | 4 b. g | 54.0kg | 8 | Mr J Penny | - | - | 83 | 33/1 |
| - | Texas Red | 5 ch. g | 58.0kg (62.0) | 10 | Ms S T Valjalo | - | - | 119 | 25/2 |
| 1st | Champion Warrior | 3 b. c | 54.5kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | - | 91 | 97 | 40/1 |
| 2nd | Cosmic Speed TF | 3 b. g | 56.0kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | 0.25 | 126 | 122 | 1/4 |
| 3rd | Prince Of Kildare | 4 b. g | 54.0kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | 1.75 | 73 | 80 | 40/1 |
| 4 | Taegan's Champ | 3 b. c | 53.5kg | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.0 | 106 | 103 | 16/1 |
| 5 | Plus Four | 2 b. c | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr M A Yeni | 4.7 | 85 | 87 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Master Christmas | 4 b. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | 4.75 | 97 | 94 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Mister Speaker | 3 b. g | 51.0kg | 2 | Mr N Klink | 5.75 | 94 | 91 | 75/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
81.29s
Average Time
81.22s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,160,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Warrior | 1 | 91 | 97 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Cosmic Speed | 2 | 126 | 122 | -1 | -3 | |
| Prince Of Kildare | 3 | 73 | 80 | -1 | + 8 | |
| Taegan's Champ | 4 | 106 | 103 | -2 | -1 | |
| Plus Four | 5 | 85 | 87 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Master Christmas | 6 | 97 | 94 | -2 | -1 | |
| Mister Speaker | 7 | 94 | 91 | -2 | -1 | |
| Shadowfax | None | - | 102 | - | -193 | - |
| Mount Pilatus | None | - | 113 | - | -193 | - |
| Coppola | None | - | 83 | - | -193 | - |
| Texas Red | None | - | 119 | - | -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) CHAMPION WARRIOR (C Habib) and MISTER SPEAKER (N Klink) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) This race was run in fading daylight. b) At approximately the 300m, TAEGAN'S CHAMP (K Matsunyane) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed between PLUS FOUR (M Yeni) and COSMIC SPEED (C Zackey), which rolled in. c) CHAMPION WARRIOR (C Habib), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S G Tarry advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) TAEGAN'S CHAMP was ridden by Jockey K Matsunyane (declared 19 November 2025 at 08H47). B) PLUS FOUR was ridden by Jockey M Yeni (declared 20 November 2025 at 17H27). Stipes permission as Jockey S Moodley had a flight to catch. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS. SCRATCHED: a) TEXAS RED off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) MOUNT PILATUS temperature (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) COPPOLA under veterinary treatment (veterinary certificate received) (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). Suitable for reinstatement. d) SHADOWFAX Stipes permission. Advised 20 November 2025 at 07H47. Race 9 contd. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.