Race 7: WORLD SPORTS BETTING HERITAGE CONSOLATION (For horses with nett rating of 106 & below (Non-Black Type))
VAAL RACECOURSE | Saturday, 20 December 2025 | 15:25
Distance:
1475m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R175,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Amor Fati TF | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 4 | Mr R D Fourie | - | 88 | 92 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Secret Chord | 4 ch. g | 59.5kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | 0.5 | 93 | 92 | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Last Car To Pass | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 10 | Mr K Matsunyane | 1.5 | 87 | 86 | 14/1 |
| 4 | Palace Prince | 2 b. c | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr A C Fortune | 1.55 | 105 | 103 | 4/1 |
| 5 | Tsar Bomba | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr G J Lerena | 1.85 | 92 | 91 | 25/1 |
| 6 | Royal Edition | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 9 | Mr D W Schwarz | 2.85 | 93 | 92 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Fully Loaded | 5 b. g | 57.0kg | 5 | Mr S D Veale | 3.15 | 88 | 94 | 7/2 |
| 8 | Blind Ambition | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 7 | Mr J R Syster | 5.65 | 91 | 93 | 66/1 |
| 9 | Mister Speaker | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr S Khumalo | 21.75 | 94 | 91 | 100/1 |
| 10 | Mighty Eagle | 2 ch. c | 54.5kg | 2 | Mr C J Habib | 22.75 | 95 | 95 | 10/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
87.43s
Total Pool
R1,570,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amor Fati | 1 | 88 | 92 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Secret Chord | 2 | 93 | 92 | -1 | ||
| Last Car To Pass | 3 | 87 | 86 | -1 | ||
| Palace Prince | 4 | 105 | 103 | -1 | -1 | |
| Tsar Bomba | 5 | 92 | 91 | -1 | ||
| Royal Edition | 6 | 93 | 92 | -1 | ||
| Fully Loaded | 7 | 88 | 94 | -2 | + 8 | |
| Blind Ambition | 8 | 91 | 93 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Mister Speaker | 9 | 94 | 91 | -8 | + 5 | |
| Mighty Eagle | 10 | 95 | 95 | 0 | -8 | + 8 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
HE STARTER REPORTED: a) AMOR FATI (R Fourie) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. b) MIGHTY EAGLE (C Habib) was slow, losing many lengths. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer A P Peter was advised (BN). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey S Khumalo reported that he felt something amiss with MISTER SPEAKER in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to MIGHTY EAGLE, 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. MIGHTY EAGLE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer A P Peter was advised. c) AMOR FATI (R Fourie), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer N Kotzen advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) FULLY LOADED merit rating 88, mass 57kg (winner, Vaal Racecourse, 18 December 2025). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MISTER SPEAKER not striding out left hind; blowing post-race. b) SECRET CHORD cut into left hind. c) TSAR BOMBA blowing post-race. d) FULLY LOADED coughing post-race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 7 contd.