Race 6: RACING240 FM 77 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 23 December 2025 | 15:15
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
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 | Fire In Her Soul | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | - | 84 | 88 | 9/2 |
| 2nd | Dondoyaki | 2 gr. f | 54.5kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.3 | 78 | 74 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Princess Keira | 2 b. f | 57.5kg (59.0) | 9 | Mickaelle Michel | 1.4 | 87 | 87 | 33/1 |
| 4 | Into Dancing | 2 b. f | 55.5kg | 7 | Mr J R Syster | 1.6 | 80 | 85 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Heavenly Good | 2 gr. f | 50.5kg (54.5) | 3 | Ms S T Valjalo | 1.9 | 78 | 77 | 4/1 |
| 6 | Open Sesame | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr C Murray | 2.1 | 85 | 84 | 11/2 |
| 7 | Whirlybird | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 10 | Mr C J Habib | 6.1 | 75 | 73 | 25/2 |
| 8 | Zahra Dominia | 2 b. f | 54.0kg | 5 | Mr P Mxoli | 6.85 | 77 | 70 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Saragossa Cat (ARG) TF | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr G J Lerena | 8.05 | 87 | 87 | 7/2 |
| 10 | Sister Golden Hair | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr K J Lihaba | 8.75 | 89 | 81 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
86.92s
Average Time
86.68s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R910,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire In Her Soul | 1 | 84 | 88 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Dondoyaki | 2 | 78 | 74 | -1 | -3 | |
| Princess Keira | 3 | 87 | 87 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Into Dancing | 4 | 80 | 85 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Heavenly Good | 5 | 78 | 77 | -1 | ||
| Open Sesame | 6 | 85 | 84 | -1 | ||
| Whirlybird | 7 | 75 | 73 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Zahra Dominia | 8 | 77 | 70 | -3 | -4 | |
| Saragossa Cat (ARG) | 9 | 87 | 87 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Sister Golden Hair | 10 | 89 | 81 | -3 | -5 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) PRINCESS KEIRA (*M Michel) jumped slow, losing three lengths and thereafter was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) SARAGOSSA CAT (ARG) (G Lerena) over raced in the early and middle stages and thereafter tired quickly from the 200m. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. b) Leaving the 400m OPEN SESAME (C Murray) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed on the inside of DONDOYAKI (M Yeni), which was carried in by SARAGOSSA CAT (ARG) (G Lerena), which rolled in and was corrected. c) In view of the report from the Starter regarding PRINCESS KEIRA (*M Michel), Trainer SG Tarry was advised to have this filly re-schooled prior to her next engagement in terms of Rule 61.6.10. d) FIRE IN HER SOUL, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer MN Houdalakis was advised. (MS) JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SARAGOSSA CAT (ARG) - examined post-race. Not striding out right hind b) HEAVENLY GOOD - fatigued & blowing post-race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.