Race 2: RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 12:50
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Royale Jacket | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 11 | Mr K J Lihaba | - | - | 74 | 10/1 |
| - | Millennium Warrior | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr C Zackey | - | - | 74 | 16/1 |
| - | Palace Guard | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr T J Mayhew | - | - | 68 | 10/1 |
| 1st | World Order | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | - | 76 | 84 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Gimmethespotlight TF | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 1.4 | - | 80 | 2/1 |
| 3rd | Knowmore | 3 ch. g | 59.0kg | 1 | Mr C J Habib | 2.7 | - | 76 | 5/2 |
| 4 | Indian Spice | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr Serino Moodley | 5.0 | 70 | 70 | 14/1 |
| 5 | Arizona Magic | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 7.1 | 62 | 66 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Underdog | 3 b. g | 57.5kg (60.0) | 3 | Mr Jace Botes | 10.3 | 52 | 58 | 14/1 |
| 7 | Jawbreaker | 3 b. g | 55.0kg (59.0) | 2 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 14.8 | - | 62 | 125/1 |
| 8 | Scott's Guard | 2 b. g | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr J R Syster | 21.0 | 63 | 63 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
97.28s
Average Time
98.27s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,175,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Order | 1 | 76 | 84 | + 7 | + 1 | |
| Gimmethespotlight | 2 | - | 80 | - | + 15 | - |
| Knowmore | 3 | - | 76 | - | + 10 | - |
| Indian Spice | 4 | 70 | 70 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Arizona Magic | 5 | 62 | 66 | -3 | + 7 | |
| Underdog | 6 | 52 | 58 | -4 | + 10 | |
| Jawbreaker | 7 | - | 62 | - | -9 | - |
| Scott's Guard | 8 | 63 | 63 | 0 | -8 | + 8 |
| Royale Jacket | None | - | 74 | - | -193 | - |
| Millennium Warrior | None | - | 74 | - | -193 | - |
| Palace Guard | None | - | 68 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
DURING THE LOADING PROCESS, MILLENNIUM WARRIOR (C ZACKEY) BECAME UNRULY, REARED AND GOT CAUGHT UP IN THE STALLS. THIS GELDING WAS RELEASED FROM THE STALLS, EXAMINED BY THE COURSE VETERINARY SURGEON, AND SUBSEQUENTLY SCRATCHED. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED A DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) During the loading process, MILLENNIUM WARRIOR (C Zackey) became unruly in the stalls, was removed, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and subsequently scratched. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer S G Tarry was advised (GT). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) KNOWMORE (C Habib) raced green. c) GIMMETHESPOTLIGHT (M van Rensburg) hung in from the 200m. d) Jockey J R Syster reported that he felt something amiss with SCOTT'S GUARD in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) In view of the Starter's report with regard to MILLENNIUM WARRIOR, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 23 January 2026 to 29 January 2026. MILLENNIUM WARRIOR may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer S G Tarry was advised. f) WORLD ORDER (M Yeni), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F Bronkhorst advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) INDIAN SPICE raced equipped with blinkers (declared 15 January 2026 at 13H43). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SCOTT'S GUARD not striding out left hind. b) ARIZONA MAGIC abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) PALACE GUARD abnormal temperature (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) ROYALE JACKET change of venue. Advised 20 January 2026 at 13H08. c) MILLENNIUM WARRIOR injured in stalls (NHA / 12H52) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.