Race 9: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 FM 80 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 16:20
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R112,500
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Amazon Queen | 3 b. f | 55.5kg | 5 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | 81 | 16/1 |
| 1st | Northern Kitten | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 5 | Mr J Gates | - | 63 | 67 | 14/1 |
| 2nd | Kensal Green | 2 b. f | 52.5kg (54.0) | 3 | Mickaelle Michel | 0.25 | 78 | 79 | 13/2 |
| 3rd | Aquarius | 3 b. f | 55.5kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 0.75 | 81 | 81 | 11/2 |
| 4 | Open Sesame | 2 b. f | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr C Murray | 1.75 | 84 | 84 | 6/1 |
| 5 | Sheets And Goggles | 3 b. f | 53.5kg | 7 | Mr C R Maujean | 2.75 | 67 | 63 | 25/1 |
| 6 | Azaleas For All TF | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr G J Lerena | 3.0 | 80 | 82 | 18/10 |
| 7 | Way To Burn | 3 ch. f | 56.0kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 8.25 | 72 | 66 | 25/2 |
| 8 | Nkwenkwezi | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr C J Habib | 14.5 | 78 | 78 | 6/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
94.56s
Average Time
96.68s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,192,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kitten | 1 | 63 | 67 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Kensal Green | 2 | 78 | 79 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Aquarius | 3 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Open Sesame | 4 | 84 | 84 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Sheets And Goggles | 5 | 67 | 63 | -1 | -3 | |
| Azaleas For All | 6 | 80 | 82 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Way To Burn | 7 | 72 | 66 | -3 | -3 | |
| Nkwenkwezi | 8 | 78 | 78 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| Amazon Queen | None | - | 81 | - | -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) SHEETS AND GOGGLES (C Maujean) 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) Approaching the 400m, KENSAL GREEN (M Michel) was switched out to continue its run. c) Approaching the 200m, AZALEAS FOR ALL (G Lerena), which hung out, and AQUARIUS (M Yeni), which rolled in, came together and bumped. d) An inquiry will be opened into why AZALEAS FOR ALL (G Lerena) and AQUARIUS (M Yeni) had to ease at approximately the 150m. e) Jockey C Habib reported that he felt something amiss with NKWENKWEZI in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) NORTHERN KITTEN (J Gates), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F P Habib advised (MS). g) KENSAL GREEN (M Michel), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised (KI). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) AQUARIUS was ridden by Jockey M Yeni (declared 15 January 2026 at 08H54). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) NKWENKWEZI not striding out in front; blowing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) AMAZON QUEEN mucus in trachea; coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.