Race 4: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 74 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 23 December 2025 | 14:00
Distance:
1500m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Oklahoma Twister | 4 ch. g | 58.5kg | 9 | Mr J R Syster | - | - | 71 | 16/1 |
| - | Express Yourself | 2 b. c | 60.0kg (61.5) | 10 | Miss R A Venniker | - | - | 74 | 11/2 |
| 1st | Father Christmas TF | 3 b. g | 60.5kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | - | 75 | 79 | 9/4 |
| 2nd | Force Publique | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | 0.9 | 82 | 84 | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Lady Blunt | 2 b. f | 59.5kg | 3 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 1.3 | 85 | 88 | 10/1 |
| 4 | Prince Of Kildare | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 7 | Mr C Murray | 4.0 | 73 | 80 | 5/2 |
| 5 | Elusive Red | 3 b. c | 58.0kg | 6 | Mr D W Schwarz | 5.5 | 82 | 76 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Johnny Drama | 3 ch. g | 58.5kg (62.5) | 2 | Ms S T Valjalo | 5.75 | 79 | 78 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Lava Fire | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 8 | Mr P Mxoli | 6.25 | 73 | 69 | 40/1 |
| 8 | Viva De Janeiro | 5 b. g | 52.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 11.5 | 50 | 50 | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
90.21s
Average Time
89.64s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R910,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Father Christmas | 1 | 75 | 79 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Force Publique | 2 | 82 | 84 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Lady Blunt | 3 | 85 | 88 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Prince Of Kildare | 4 | 73 | 80 | -2 | + 9 | |
| Elusive Red | 5 | 82 | 76 | -2 | -4 | |
| Johnny Drama | 6 | 79 | 78 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Lava Fire | 7 | 73 | 69 | -3 | -1 | |
| Viva De Janeiro | 8 | 50 | 50 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Oklahoma Twister | None | - | 71 | - | -193 | - |
| Express Yourself | None | - | 74 | - | -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) ELUSIVE RED (D Schwarz) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) As the start was effected, the left side front gate of stall 2 bounced back and made contact with the left shoulder of JOHNNY DRAMA (*S Valjalo). b) Jockey K Matsunyane reported that VIVA DE JANEIRO did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) FATHER CHRISTMAS, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AP Peter was advised. (MS) JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) LAVA FIRE raced without blinkers. (declared 17h25 on 20251217). b) K Matsunyane (VIVA DE JANEIRO) rode +0.5kg (52.6kgs). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) VIVA DE JANEIRO - examined post-race. Not striding out left front. b) LAVA FIRE - blowing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) EXPRESS YOURSELF - urticaria. Rule 53.5 applied. (declared 06h52 on 20251223) A veterinary certificate was received and is suitable for reinstatement. b) OKLAHOMA TWISTER - insufficient recovery time. Rule 53.5 applied. (declared 16h05 on 20251222). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.