Race 2: RACING TODAY GRADUATION PLATE (For Maidens, 1 & 2 Time Winners)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Saturday, 17 January 2026 | 12:00
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R130,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Umzingeli Wenyathi | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | 90 | 10/1 |
| - | Mariachi Madness | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr C R Maujean | - | - | 57 | 66/1 |
| - | Antonio Gaudi | 2 b. c | 56.0kg (60.0) | 3 | Ms S T Valjalo | - | - | 82 | 10/1 |
| 1st | The Last Duke | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 96 | 102 | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Zalatoris TF | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr G J Lerena | 0.3 | 105 | 108 | 87/100 |
| 3rd | Believe In Fate | 2 b. c | 56.5kg | 5 | Mr R Munger | 0.8 | 85 | 85 | 13/2 |
| 4 | Kaalvoet | 2 b. c | 56.0kg | 1 | Mr C J Habib | 1.2 | 95 | 93 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Chapbook | 2 b. c | 58.5kg (60.0) | 4 | Miss R A Venniker | 6.3 | 100 | 106 | 5/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
67.76s
Average Time
69.06s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,273,938
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Duke | 1 | 96 | 102 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Zalatoris | 2 | 105 | 108 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Believe In Fate | 3 | 85 | 85 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Kaalvoet | 4 | 95 | 93 | -1 | -1 | |
| Chapbook | 5 | 100 | 106 | -3 | + 9 | |
| Umzingeli Wenyathi | None | - | 90 | - | -193 | - |
| Mariachi Madness | None | - | 57 | - | -193 | - |
| Antonio Gaudi | None | - | 82 | - | -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) At approximately the 150m, BELIEVE IN FATE (R Munger), which rolled in marginally, was brushed out by ZALATORIS (G Lerena), which was directed out off the heel of THE LAST DUKE (P Mxoli) to continue its run. c) THE LAST DUKE (P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P F Matchett advised (MduP). d) ZALATORIS, placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A P Peter advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) CHAPBOOK raced equipped with blinkers (declared 15 January 2026 at 07H31). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BELIEVE IN FATE not striding out right hind. b) KAALVOET blowing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) ANTONIO GAUDI insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) MARIACHI MADNESS off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) UMZINGELI WENYATHI insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.