Race 8: NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER FM 78 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 04 December 2025 | 16:25
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R105,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:6.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Victory In Orleans | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 14 | - | - | - | 84 | 8/1 |
| - | There She Goes | 6 b. m | 54.5kg | 4 | Mr K J Lihaba | - | - | 77 | 14/1 |
| - | Arilena | 6 b. m | 56.0kg (58.5) | 6 | Mr M Mbuto | - | - | 75 | 33/1 |
| - | Willow Lady | 2 ch. f | 56.0kg | 11 | - | - | - | 67 | - |
| - | Quiet Winter | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 13 | - | - | - | 79 | - |
| 1st | Western Wishes | 5 b. m | 55.5kg | 3 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | 69 | 74 | 25/2 |
| 2nd | Vamanos | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.25 | 81 | 87 | 9/2 |
| 3rd | She's All Mine | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 2.15 | 82 | 79 | 6/1 |
| 4 | Crystal Grove | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 9 | Mr C Zackey | 2.25 | 82 | 79 | 25/2 |
| 5 | Captain Selvie TF | 2 b. f | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | 2.55 | 83 | 93 | 7/2 |
| 6 | Season's Greetings | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr C Murray | 2.95 | 86 | 87 | 11/2 |
| 7 | Eight Hats | 2 b. f | 56.0kg | 10 | Mr P Mxoli | 3.55 | 78 | 64 | 25/1 |
| 8 | Concordia | 2 b. f | 50.5kg (54.5) | 2 | Ms S T Valjalo | 3.85 | 75 | 69 | 10/1 |
| 9 | Lady Elliot | 2 ch. f | 57.5kg | 8 | Mr C J Habib | 8.05 | 73 | 71 | 40/1 |
| 10 | Windsor Silk | 2 gr. f | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr L Nhlapo | 8.55 | 84 | 76 | 16/1 |
| 11 | Blup Blup | 2 b. f | 56.0kg | 11 | Mr M K Katjedi | 15.55 | 70 | 68 | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
71.57s
Average Time
69.68s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R975,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wishes | 1 | 69 | 74 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Vamanos | 2 | 81 | 87 | -1 | + 7 | |
| She's All Mine | 3 | 82 | 79 | -1 | -2 | |
| Crystal Grove | 4 | 82 | 79 | -1 | -2 | |
| Captain Selvie | 5 | 83 | 93 | -1 | + 11 | |
| Season's Greetings | 6 | 86 | 87 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Eight Hats | 7 | 78 | 64 | -2 | -12 | |
| Concordia | 8 | 75 | 69 | -2 | -4 | |
| Lady Elliot | 9 | 73 | 71 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Windsor Silk | 10 | 84 | 76 | -3 | -5 | |
| Blup Blup | 11 | 70 | 68 | -6 | + 4 | |
| Victory In Orleans | None | - | 84 | - | -193 | - |
| There She Goes | None | - | 77 | - | -193 | - |
| Arilena | None | - | 75 | - | -193 | - |
| Willow Lady | None | - | 67 | - | -193 | - |
| Quiet Winter | None | - | 79 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE DELAY IN THE PREVIOUS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) CRYSTAL GROVE (C Zackey) was slow losing two lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At approximately the 1000m, CONCORDIA (*S Valjalo) was steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of CAPTAIN SELVIE (G Lerena), which proved difficult to settle in the early stages, rolled in and threw its head up on a number of occasions. Thereafter, CAPTAIN SELVIE (G Lerena) hung in from the 300m. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine CAPTAIN SELVIE. Trainer A P Peter was advised to take the necessary corrective measures to improve this filly's racing manners. b) BLUP BLUP (M K Katjedi) tired badly in the concluding stages. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey C Murray reported that SEASON'S GREETINGS choked up in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) WESTERN WISHES (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M Pandaram advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) CONCORDIA was ridden by Apprentice S Valjalo (declared 3 December 2025 at 09H32). b) CRYSTAL GROVE was ridden by Jockey C Zackey (declared 4 December 2025 at 08H57). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. Race 8 contd. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) CAPTAIN SELVIE examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) BLUP BLUP not striding out left front. c) SEASON'S GREETINGS examined post race, nothing obvious detected. d) SHE'S ALL MINE coughing post race. e) WESTERN WISHES post race distress. SCRATCHED: a) WILLOW LADY under 8 days suspension. Advised 28 November 2025 at 08H22. b) QUIET WINTER rain interrupted work program. Advised 30 November 2025 at 07H49. c) THERE SHE GOES insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). d) VICTORY IN ORLEANS change of venue. Advised 4 December 2025 at 06H57. e) ARILENA change of venue. Advised 4 December 2025 at 08H19. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.