Race 10: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER MR 70 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 11 December 2025 | 17:20
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R90,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:6.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:8.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Codeword | 2 b. f | 55.5kg | 7 | Mr K de Melo | - | - | 54 | 16/1 |
| 1st | Johnny Drama | 3 ch. g | 58.0kg (62.0) | 3 | Ms S T Valjalo | - | 74 | 78 | 6/1 |
| 2nd | Guerilla Warfare TF | 3 b. g | 59.5kg (62.0) | 5 | Mr M Mbuto | 0.2 | 74 | 75 | 7/2 |
| 3rd | Vava Vegas | 5 ch. g | 55.0kg | 10 | Mr C Zackey | 3.4 | 60 | 58 | 9/2 |
| 4 | Mizzen Sword | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr J Gates | 5.0 | 69 | 66 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Michael Faraday | 2 b. c | 59.5kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | 5.4 | 69 | 68 | 9/2 |
| 6 | Sheets And Goggles | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 2 | Mr C J Habib | 6.2 | 68 | 63 | 8/1 |
| 7 | Together Again | 5 b. m | 48.0kg (52.0) | 9 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 6.5 | 53 | 55 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Bold Action | 2 b. f | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 6.9 | 75 | 62 | 14/1 |
| 9 | Gamer | 4 b. c | 56.5kg (58.0) | 7 | Mickaelle Michel | 8.2 | 66 | 65 | 6/1 |
| 10 | Stop The Traffic | 4 ch. g | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr P Mxoli | 8.8 | 66 | 65 | 66/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
97.67s
Average Time
96.7s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,355,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Drama | 1 | 74 | 78 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Guerilla Warfare | 2 | 74 | 75 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Vava Vegas | 3 | 60 | 58 | -2 | ||
| Mizzen Sword | 4 | 69 | 66 | -2 | -1 | |
| Michael Faraday | 5 | 69 | 68 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Sheets And Goggles | 6 | 68 | 63 | -3 | -2 | |
| Together Again | 7 | 53 | 55 | -3 | + 5 | |
| Bold Action | 8 | 75 | 62 | -3 | -10 | |
| Gamer | 9 | 66 | 65 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Stop The Traffic | 10 | 66 | 65 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Codeword | None | - | 54 | - | -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) MIZZEN SWORD (J Gates) and SHEETS AND GOGGLES (C Habib) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the performance of GAMER (M Michel), (distance 8,20 lengths, betting 6/1) the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) JOHNNY DRAMA (*S Valjalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee L Faniso, acting on behalf of Trainer R Klaasen, was advised (SM). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) MIZZEN SWORD was ridden by J Gates (declared 11 December 2025 at 07H17). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) MIZZEN SWORD raced in club colours (all black). Stipes permission. b) TOGETHER AGAIN raced in club colours (blue with a black cap). Stipes permission. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) GAMER blowing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) CODEWORD bruised left front medial heel. (Veterinary certificate received) (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). Suitable for reinstatement. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.