Race 6: TAB.CO.ZA PINNACLE STAKES (Open to all horses)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 11 December 2025 | 15:00
Distance:
1500m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R200,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Navajo Nation | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 5 | Mr K J Lihaba | - | - | 104 | 10/1 |
| - | Red Bomber | 2 b. c | 50.0kg | 4 | Mr K de Melo | - | - | 86 | 7/1 |
| 1st | Argo Alley | 2 ch. c | 54.0kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 107 | 110 | 9/4 |
| 2nd | Texas Red | 5 ch. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr M K Katjedi | 1.0 | 119 | 119 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Musical Score TF | 3 b. g | 54.0kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | 1.2 | 109 | 107 | 2/1 |
| 4 | Taegan's Champ | 3 b. c | 49.5kg (52.0) | 4 | Mr M Mbuto | 1.8 | 105 | 103 | 7/2 |
| 5 | That's My Baby | 2 b. f | 48.5kg (50.0) | 2 | Mickaelle Michel | 1.9 | 101 | 97 | 16/1 |
| 6 | Hotarubi | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 6 | Mr J R Syster | 5.2 | 104 | 98 | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
88.91s
Total Pool
R1,355,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argo Alley | 1 | 107 | 110 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Texas Red | 2 | 119 | 119 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Musical Score | 3 | 109 | 107 | -1 | -1 | |
| Taegan's Champ | 4 | 105 | 103 | -1 | -1 | |
| That's My Baby | 5 | 101 | 97 | -1 | -3 | |
| Hotarubi | 6 | 104 | 98 | -2 | -4 | |
| Navajo Nation | None | - | 104 | - | -198 | - |
| Red Bomber | None | - | 86 | - | -198 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) HOTARUBI (J R Syster) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At approximately the 300m, THAT'S MY BABY (M Michel) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed on the heels of ARGO ALLEY (P Mxoli), which hung out. b) Jockey C Zackey reported that MUSICAL SCORE made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) ARGO ALLEY (P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee P de Palma, acting on behalf of Trainer S J Gray, was advised (SM). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) MUSICAL SCORE: Jockey C Zackey weighed out at 54,8kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight as declared. b) THAT'S MY BABY: Jockey M Michel weighed out at 49.3kg, only claiming 1kg of the sex allowance. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) THAT'S MY BABY raced equipped with ear muffs (declared 10 December 2025 at 09H40). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MUSICAL SCORE blowing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) NAVAJO NATION pulled muscle left hind (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) RED BOMBER coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 6 contd.