Race 9: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING SATURDAY 24 JANUARY FM 75 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 16:55
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Rattle Bag | 6 b. m | 58.0kg | 10 | Mr K J Lihaba | - | - | 71 | 16/1 |
| - | Play With The Wind | 3 b. f | 62.0kg | 1 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 80 | 2/1 |
| - | Golden Aspen | 6 b. m | 52.5kg | 6 | Mr L Nhlapo | - | - | 66 | - |
| 1st | Fair Proposal | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | - | 80 | 83 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Lady Elliot | 2 ch. f | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr C R Maujean | 0.4 | 71 | 71 | 25/1 |
| 3rd | Bright And Brazen | 2 ch. f | 58.5kg (60.0) | 7 | Mickaelle Michel | 1.1 | 85 | 97 | 7/1 |
| 4 | Opera Fan TF | 2 b. f | 57.0kg (58.5) | 4 | Miss R A Venniker | 2.7 | 82 | 81 | 11/10 |
| 5 | Pearl In Her Crown | 2 b. f | 56.5kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 4.3 | 68 | 72 | 14/1 |
| 6 | World Heritage | 2 b. f | 48.0kg (52.0) | 2 | Ms S T Valjalo | 5.9 | 53 | 55 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Far Reaching | 2 b. f | 56.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 7.1 | 67 | 63 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Far Beyond | 2 ch. f | 58.5kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 15.5 | 82 | 82 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
86.26s
Total Pool
R1,175,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Proposal | 1 | 80 | 83 | + 7 | -4 | |
| Lady Elliot | 2 | 71 | 71 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Bright And Brazen | 3 | 85 | 97 | -1 | + 13 | |
| Opera Fan | 4 | 82 | 81 | -1 | ||
| Pearl In Her Crown | 5 | 68 | 72 | -2 | + 6 | |
| World Heritage | 6 | 53 | 55 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Far Reaching | 7 | 67 | 63 | -3 | -1 | |
| Far Beyond | 8 | 82 | 82 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| Rattle Bag | None | - | 71 | - | -193 | - |
| Play With The Wind | None | - | 80 | - | -193 | - |
| Golden Aspen | None | - | 66 | - | -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) BRIGHT AND BRAZEN (M Michel) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) OPERA FAN (R A Venniker) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) FAIR PROPOSAL (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer C Botha, acting on behalf of Trainer R R Magner, was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) WORLD HERITAGE: Apprentice S Valjalo weighed out at 52,1kg, not claiming her apprentice allowance (declared 21 January 2026 at 08H28). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) OPERA FAN scalp wound left hind. SCRATCHED: a) GOLDEN ASPEN change of venue. Advised 19 January at 14H07. b) RATTLE BAG change of venue. Advised 21 January at 09H12. c) PLAY WITH THE WIND change in weight. Advised 21 January at 07H12. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.