Race 9: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 27 JANUARY MR 74 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 08 January 2026 | 16:50
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | King Bluetooth | 2 b. g | 52.0kg | 6 | - | - | - | 53 | - |
| 1st | Never Never Land TF | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 81 | 85 | 1/1 |
| 2nd | Prized Platinum | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 4 | Mr C R Maujean | 0.8 | 73 | 72 | 50/1 |
| 3rd | Union Rose | 3 b. g | 59.0kg (60.5) | 2 | Mickaelle Michel | 5.1 | 75 | 69 | 7/1 |
| 4 | Lava Fire | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.35 | 69 | 69 | 14/1 |
| 5 | Tana Maree | 4 b. f | 59.5kg | 7 | Mr M K Katjedi | 6.85 | 73 | 72 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Palace Revolt | 2 b. g | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr S Khumalo | 7.15 | 72 | 64 | 8/1 |
| 7 | Prophet | 2 b. g | 59.0kg | 12 | Mr T J Mayhew | 7.45 | 72 | 66 | 25/1 |
| 8 | Princess Lola | 2 b. f | 54.5kg | 10 | Mr R Munger | 8.45 | 63 | 60 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Inspiration | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | 9.95 | 81 | 79 | 8/1 |
| 10 | Western Wishes | 5 b. m | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr K Matsunyane | 10.2 | 74 | 74 | 20/1 |
| 11 | Falcon Strike | 2 ch. c | 54.0kg | 8 | Mr J R Syster | 14.3 | 62 | 60 | 25/1 |
| 12 | Sail The Sky | 4 b. g | 52.0kg (56.0) | 9 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 14.35 | 66 | 62 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
68.54s
Average Time
69.7s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,022,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never Never Land | 1 | 81 | 85 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Prized Platinum | 2 | 73 | 72 | -1 | ||
| Union Rose | 3 | 75 | 69 | -2 | -4 | |
| Lava Fire | 4 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Tana Maree | 5 | 73 | 72 | -3 | + 2 | |
| Palace Revolt | 6 | 72 | 64 | -3 | -5 | |
| Prophet | 7 | 72 | 66 | -3 | -3 | |
| Princess Lola | 8 | 63 | 60 | -3 | ||
| Inspiration | 9 | 81 | 79 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Western Wishes | 10 | 74 | 74 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Falcon Strike | 11 | 62 | 60 | -5 | + 3 | |
| Sail The Sky | 12 | 66 | 62 | -5 | + 1 | |
| King Bluetooth | None | - | 53 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER HAD NO REPORTS. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) SAIL THE SKY (*B Marx-Jacobson) hung out badly from the 300m. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey C Zackey reported that he felt something amiss with INSPIRATION in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) NEVER NEVER LAND (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer N Titise, acting on behalf of Trainer S T Pettigrew, was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. Race 9 contd. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) LAVA FIRE raced equipped with blinkers (declared 6 January 2026 at 08H32). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SAIL THE SKY examined post-race, nothing obvious detected. b) INSPIRATION abnormal respiratory noise; not striding out in front; fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) KING BLUETOOTH reserve runner. Advised 8 January 2026 at 08H15. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.