Race 6: CLASSIC DAY 7 MARCH MR 96 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 15:10
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R150,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Night Bomber | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr Serino Moodley | - | - | 96 | 11/2 |
| - | Mister Wilson | 2 b. g | 55.0kg | 1 | Mr C Zackey | - | - | 93 | 5/2 |
| 1st | The Specialist | 2 ch. c | 56.0kg | 5 | Mr K de Melo | - | 88 | 101 | 16/1 |
| 2nd | Slinky Mapimpi | 5 b. g | 62.0kg | 7 | Mr R Danielson | 0.3 | 100 | 101 | 16/1 |
| 3rd | It's Personal | 3 b. g | 54.5kg | 2 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 0.7 | 85 | 85 | 28/10 |
| 4 | Max The Magician TF | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.8 | 96 | 95 | 28/10 |
| 5 | Spring Tradition | 3 b. g | 53.0kg (54.5) | 3 | Miss R A Venniker | 3.4 | 85 | 81 | 7/1 |
| 6 | Esquevelle | 3 b. g | 53.0kg (57.0) | 4 | Ms S T Valjalo | 4.5 | 90 | 86 | 7/2 |
| 7 | Secret Chord | 4 ch. g | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr P Mxoli | 4.8 | 95 | 92 | 8/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
68.42s
Total Pool
R1,175,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Specialist | 1 | 88 | 101 | + 7 | + 6 | |
| Slinky Mapimpi | 2 | 100 | 101 | -1 | + 2 | |
| It's Personal | 3 | 85 | 85 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Max The Magician | 4 | 96 | 95 | -1 | ||
| Spring Tradition | 5 | 85 | 81 | -2 | -2 | |
| Esquevelle | 6 | 90 | 86 | -2 | -2 | |
| Secret Chord | 7 | 95 | 92 | -2 | -1 | |
| Night Bomber | None | - | 96 | - | -193 | - |
| Mister Wilson | None | - | 93 | - | -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) THE SPECIALIST (K de Melo) jumped awkwardly, losing one length, THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) SLINKY MAPIMPI (R Danielson) hung in from the 200m. c) THE SPECIALIST (K de Melo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S G Tarry advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ESQUEVELLE blowing post-race. Race 6 contd. SCRATCHED: a) NIGHT BOMBER abnormal blood count (veterinary certificate received) (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). Suitable for reinstatement. b) MISTER WILSON lame left front (NHA / 15H04) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 5/2. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.