Race 6: WORLD SPORTS BETTING GRAND HERITAGE (For horses with nett rating of 106 & below (Non-Black Type))
VAAL RACECOURSE | Saturday, 20 December 2025 | 14:50
Distance:
1475m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R500,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Pumpkin Pie | 3 b. g | 53.5kg | 19 | - | - | - | 92 | 14/1 |
| - | Potberrie | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr A C Fortune | - | - | 105 | 20/1 |
| 1st | Mastership | 2 b. c | 57.5kg | 8 | Mr L M van Rensburg | - | 100 | 105 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Rollo The Viking | 3 b. g | 55.5kg | 19 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.8 | 96 | 96 | 25/2 |
| 3rd | Bob's Your Uncle | 5 b. g | 57.5kg | 17 | Mr D W Schwarz | 1.1 | 100 | 103 | 100/1 |
| 4 | Sonic Jet | 3 b. f | 55.5kg | 10 | Ms S T Valjalo | 1.3 | 96 | 101 | 100/1 |
| 5 | Obsidian | 3 b. g | 56.0kg | 7 | Mr S Khumalo | 1.5 | 97 | 97 | 8/1 |
| 6 | Open Highway | 4 ch. g | 52.0kg | 9 | Mr K Matsunyane | 1.75 | 87 | 94 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Dylan's Champ | 3 b. g | 52.0kg | 14 | Mr M K Katjedi | 2.35 | 87 | 87 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Wiccan Warrior | 2 b. c | 52.0kg | 6 | Mr L Nhlapo | 2.6 | 88 | 80 | 16/1 |
| 9 | Yippee Kiyay TF | 2 b. c | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 2.7 | 101 | 105 | 6/1 |
| 10 | Master Christmas | 4 b. g | 55.5kg | 20 | Mr G J Lerena | 3.9 | 96 | 94 | 8/1 |
| 11 | Red Bomber | 2 b. c | 52.5kg | 16 | Miss R A Venniker | 4.1 | 90 | 86 | 25/1 |
| 12 | Paul Revere | 3 ch. g | 52.0kg | 15 | Mr P Mxoli | 4.5 | 84 | 92 | 33/1 |
| 13 | Bristol Hercules | 2 b. c | 52.0kg | 21 | Mickaelle Michel | 5.75 | 88 | 87 | 100/1 |
| 14 | Calantha | 4 b. f | 54.0kg | 5 | Mr C Murray | 5.8 | 93 | 95 | 16/1 |
| 15 | Birthright | 4 b. g | 52.5kg | 3 | Mr C R Maujean | 6.05 | 90 | 95 | 25/2 |
| 16 | Care Forgot | 3 ch. f | 54.5kg | 1 | Mr C J Habib | 8.05 | 94 | 102 | 100/1 |
| 17 | Pressonregardless | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 12 | Mr R D Fourie | 8.55 | 104 | 109 | 8/1 |
| 18 | Hotarubi | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 11 | Mr T J Mayhew | 8.95 | 104 | 98 | 100/1 |
| 19 | Fire 'N Flames | 4 ch. g | 60.0kg | 18 | Mr N Klink | 9.2 | 105 | 103 | 100/1 |
| 20 | Taegan's Champ | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 13 | Mr S D Veale | 11.0 | 105 | 103 | 40/1 |
| 21 | Skittles Skies | 3 b. g | 55.5kg | 4 | Mr K J Lihaba | 14.5 | 96 | 96 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
86.14s
Total Pool
R1,570,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastership | 1 | 100 | 105 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Rollo The Viking | 2 | 96 | 96 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Bob's Your Uncle | 3 | 100 | 103 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Sonic Jet | 4 | 96 | 101 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Obsidian | 5 | 97 | 97 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Open Highway | 6 | 87 | 94 | -1 | + 8 | |
| Dylan's Champ | 7 | 87 | 87 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Wiccan Warrior | 8 | 88 | 80 | -1 | -7 | |
| Yippee Kiyay | 9 | 101 | 105 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Master Christmas | 10 | 96 | 94 | -2 | ||
| Red Bomber | 11 | 90 | 86 | -2 | -2 | |
| Paul Revere | 12 | 84 | 92 | -2 | + 10 | |
| Bristol Hercules | 13 | 88 | 87 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Calantha | 14 | 93 | 95 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Birthright | 15 | 90 | 95 | -3 | + 8 | |
| Care Forgot | 16 | 94 | 102 | -3 | + 11 | |
| Pressonregardless | 17 | 104 | 109 | -3 | + 8 | |
| Hotarubi | 18 | 104 | 98 | -3 | -3 | |
| Fire 'N Flames | 19 | 105 | 103 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Taegan's Champ | 20 | 105 | 103 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Skittles Skies | 21 | 96 | 96 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Pumpkin Pie | None | - | 92 | - | -203 | - |
| Potberrie | None | - | 105 | - | -203 | - |
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 STARTING STALLS HAVING TO BE REPOSITIONED ON THE TRACK. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) PRESSONREGARDLESS (R Fourie) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) SKITTLES SKIES (*K J Lihaba) was slow, losing many lengths. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer P F Matchett was advised (BN). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Leaving the 1200m, HOTARUBI (*T Mayhew) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed between PRESSONREGARDLESS (R Fourie) and OPEN HIGHWAY (K Matsunyane). b) OBSIDIAN (S Khumalo) shifted out away from the crop from the 200m. c) In view of the performance of TAEGAN'S CHAMP (S Veale), (distance 11,00 lengths, betting 40/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) Jockey N Klink reported that FIRE 'N FLAMES took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) Jockey R Fourie reported that PRESSONREGARDLESS took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) In view of the Starter's report with regard to SKITTLES SKIES, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 21 December 2025 to 27 December 2025. SKITTLES SKIES may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer P F Matchett was advised. g) MASTERSHIP (M van Rensburg), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer D N Stenger advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) OBSIDIAN raced equipped with blinkers (declared 18 December 2025 at 14H37). b) SKITTLES SKIES raced equipped with blinkers (declared 19 December 2025 at 08H18). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) TAEGAN'S CHAMP not striding out left hind. b) FIRE 'N FLAMES not striding out both hind; fatigued. c) PRESSONREGARDLESS blowing post-race; fatigued; speedy cuts both hind; cast its right hind shoe in running. SCRATCHED: a) POTBERRIE off feed and temperature (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) PUMPKIN PIE insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.