Race 5: TAB 4RACING APP MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 18 December 2025 | 14:25
Distance:
2400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Gift Of Royal | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | - | - | - | 58 | 20/1 |
| 1st | Euphrates TF | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 64 | 70 | 2/1 |
| 2nd | Emerald City | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.8 | 74 | 71 | 3/1 |
| 3rd | Asiah's Tiara | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr T J Mayhew | 1.5 | 63 | 56 | 3/1 |
| 4 | Silent Future | 2 b. f | 53.5kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 8.75 | 67 | 64 | 50/1 |
| 5 | Cuzzie | 3 ch. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr L Nhlapo | 14.25 | 59 | 54 | 40/1 |
| 6 | Over Sensible | 3 ch. f | 53.5kg | 3 | Mr J R Syster | 15.5 | 53 | 51 | 75/1 |
| 7 | Festival Of Light | 3 b. f | 49.5kg (53.5) | 10 | Ms S T Valjalo | 15.75 | 65 | 75 | 25/2 |
| 8 | Elusive Charm | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 7 | Mr N Klink | 24.5 | 69 | 62 | 16/1 |
| 9 | Future Success | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | 24.7 | 64 | 62 | 10/1 |
| 10 | Flying On My Mind | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr K J Lihaba | 25.1 | 20 | 20 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
153.83s
Average Time
152.9s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,015,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euphrates | 1 | 64 | 70 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Emerald City | 2 | 74 | 71 | -1 | -2 | |
| Asiah's Tiara | 3 | 63 | 56 | -1 | -6 | |
| Silent Future | 4 | 67 | 64 | -3 | ||
| Cuzzie | 5 | 59 | 54 | -5 | ||
| Over Sensible | 6 | 53 | 51 | -6 | + 4 | |
| Festival Of Light | 7 | 65 | 75 | -6 | + 16 | |
| Elusive Charm | 8 | 69 | 62 | -9 | + 2 | |
| Future Success | 9 | 64 | 62 | -9 | + 7 | |
| Flying On My Mind | 10 | 20 | 20 | 0 | -9 | + 9 |
| Gift Of Royal | None | - | 58 | - | -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) SILENT FUTURE (P Mxoli) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) ELUSIVE CHARM (N Klink), FLYING ON MY MIND (*K J Lihaba) and OVER SENSIBLE (J R Syster) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In the parade ring, prior to the running of Race 5, Jockey J Mariba (OVER SENSIBLE) advised the Stewards that he was feeling unwell and requested medical attention. A replacement rider was sought, and Jockey J Mariba was escorted to the medical centre. He was treated by the Course Medical Officer for dizziness after his fall in Race 4 and subsequently stood down. Rule 25.12 was applied. b) EMERALD CITY (M Yeni) shifted in away from the crop from the 300m to the 200m. c) In view of the performance of ELUSIVE CHARM (N Klink), (distance 24,50 lengths, betting 16/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) In view of the performance of FLYING ON MY MIND (*K J Lihaba), (distance 25,10 lengths, betting 125/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) Jockey C Habib reported that FUTURE SUCCESS made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) EUPHRATES (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) OVER SENSIBLE was ridden by Jockey J R Syster (declared 18 December 2025 at 14H17). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) SILENT FUTURE raced with a tongue tie on (declared 12 December 2025 at 08H31). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ELUSIVE CHARM not striding out behind. b) FLYING ON MY MIND not striding out right hind. c) FUTURE SUCCESS fatigued. d) FESTIVAL OF LIGHT fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) GIFT OF ROYAL insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). Race 5 contd. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.