Race 7: #YOUCANBETONUS! MR 84 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 15:10
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R125,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Rafa Bay | 2 b. c | 61.0kg (62.5) | 7 | Mickaelle Michel | - | - | 96 | 9/4 |
| - | Palace Revolt | 2 b. g | 54.0kg | 5 | Mr S Khumalo | - | - | 64 | 10/1 |
| 1st | Sutherland TF | 4 ch. g | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 79 | 85 | 33/20 |
| 2nd | Esquevelle | 3 b. g | 59.0kg (63.0) | 4 | Ms S T Valjalo | 2.7 | 90 | 86 | 9/2 |
| 3rd | Winston's Wonder | 3 ch. g | 58.5kg | 7 | Mr J R Syster | 2.9 | 88 | 87 | 10/1 |
| 4 | Antonio Gaudi | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.8 | 82 | 82 | 5/1 |
| 5 | Ensuing | 2 b. c | 62.5kg | 5 | Mr G J Lerena | 4.1 | 89 | 87 | 11/2 |
| 6 | Silver Longsword | 3 b. c | 55.0kg | 2 | Mr R Munger | 9.6 | 74 | 74 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Theatre Of Life | 2 b. f | 62.0kg (63.5) | 3 | Miss R A Venniker | 12.5 | 91 | 91 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
68.17s
Total Pool
R1,192,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland | 1 | 79 | 85 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Esquevelle | 2 | 90 | 86 | -1 | -3 | |
| Winston's Wonder | 3 | 88 | 87 | -1 | ||
| Antonio Gaudi | 4 | 82 | 82 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Ensuing | 5 | 89 | 87 | -2 | ||
| Silver Longsword | 6 | 74 | 74 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Theatre Of Life | 7 | 91 | 91 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Rafa Bay | None | - | 96 | - | -193 | - |
| Palace Revolt | None | - | 64 | - | -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) WINSTON'S WONDER (J R Syster) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) In view of the performance of THEATRE OF LIFE (R A Venniker), (distance 12,50 lengths, betting 50/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) Jockey R Munger reported that SILVER LONGSWORD choked up in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) SUTHERLAND (P Mxoli), 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 (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) THEATRE OF LIFE not striding out right hind. b) SILVER LONGSWORD not striding out left front; fatigued. c) ANTONIO GAUDI stirrup rub right side. d) SUTHERLAND moderate post-race distress. SCRATCHED: a) RAFA BAY bruised left front medial heel (veterinary certificate received) (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). Suitable for reinstatement. b) PALACE REVOLT urticaria (veterinary certificate received) (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). Suitable for reinstatement. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.