Race 9: #YOUCANBETONUS! MIDDLE STAKES (For All Horses)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Saturday, 24 January 2026 | 16:20
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R160,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Francilien | 2 b. f | 56.0kg | 8 | Mr C Zackey | - | - | 94 | 20/1 |
| 1st | Paul Revere | 3 ch. g | 49.5kg (52.0) | 7 | Mr M Mbuto | - | 83 | 92 | 8/1 |
| 2nd | Yippee Kiyay TF | 2 b. c | 56.0kg | 1 | Mr C Murray | 0.05 | 101 | 105 | 33/20 |
| 3rd | Chieftain's Shield | 4 b. g | 50.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 0.75 | 78 | 80 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Too Late My Mate | 3 b. f | 47.5kg (50.0) | 6 | Mr Jace Botes | 1.25 | 84 | 81 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Care Forgot | 3 ch. f | 52.5kg (54.0) | 9 | Mickaelle Michel | 1.95 | 90 | 102 | 14/1 |
| 6 | Sunset Riot | 2 b. c | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr C R Maujean | 2.05 | 95 | 107 | 20/1 |
| 7 | Birthright | 4 b. g | 56.0kg | 3 | Mr C J Habib | 2.45 | 90 | 95 | 7/1 |
| 8 | Palace Prince | 2 b. c | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr Serino Moodley | 2.65 | 105 | 103 | 11/2 |
| 9 | Dantonfromsandton | 3 ch. g | 62.0kg | 5 | Mr K de Melo | 4.35 | 102 | 96 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
81.72s
Average Time
81.22s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,380,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Revere | 1 | 83 | 92 | + 7 | + 2 | |
| Yippee Kiyay | 2 | 101 | 105 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Chieftain's Shield | 3 | 78 | 80 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Too Late My Mate | 4 | 84 | 81 | -1 | -2 | |
| Care Forgot | 5 | 90 | 102 | -1 | + 13 | |
| Sunset Riot | 6 | 95 | 107 | -1 | + 13 | |
| Birthright | 7 | 90 | 95 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Palace Prince | 8 | 105 | 103 | -1 | -1 | |
| Dantonfromsandton | 9 | 102 | 96 | -2 | -4 | |
| Francilien | None | - | 94 | - | -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) DANTONFROMSANDTON (K de Melo) 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) FRANCILIEN (C Zackey) refused to proceed to the start. This filly is suspended in terms of Rule 93.2.4, until such time as she proves tractable cantering to the start with a companion on a Raceday. Trainer M N Houdalakis was advised (DR). c) Shortly after the start, DANTONFROMSANDTON (K de Melo) and PAUL REVERE (*M Mbuto) came together and brushed. d) PALACE PRINCE (S Moodley) over-raced in the early stages. e) In the concluding stages, SUNSET RIOT (C Maujean) was accidentally struck on the head by Apprentice J Botes's (TOO LATE MY MATE) crop when racing in close proximity. f) YIPPEE KIYAY (C Murray) shifted out away from the crop in the concluding stages. Race 9 contd. g) In view of the performance of DANTONFROMSANDTON (K de Melo), (distance 4,35 lengths, betting 16/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. h) PAUL REVERE (*M Mbuto), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C J Lensley advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) DANTONFROMSANDTON fatigued; blowing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) FRANCILIEN refused to proceed to the start (NHA/ 16H18) Betting 20/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.