Race 3: GUINEAS DAY 7 FEBRUARY MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | 13:20
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Comic Artist | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr Serino Moodley | - | - | 75 | 20/1 |
| - | Silent Future | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr L M van Rensburg | - | - | 64 | 33/1 |
| 1st | Chickasaw | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr R Munger | - | 74 | 67 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Vixeninthevineyard | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 0.05 | 64 | 64 | 4/1 |
| 3rd | In Between | 3 gr. f | 58.0kg | 2 | Mr C J Habib | 2.05 | 71 | 65 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Shadowline | 3 b. f | 54.0kg (58.0) | 6 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 2.35 | 69 | 78 | 33/1 |
| 5 | War Talk TF | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 9 | Mr C Zackey | 6.15 | 78 | 76 | 13/10 |
| 6 | Cool Reggae | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr J Penny | 6.95 | 60 | 64 | 66/1 |
| 7 | Asiah's Tiara | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr T J Mayhew | 7.25 | 62 | 56 | 20/1 |
| 8 | Come Together | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 10 | Mr K J Lihaba | 7.5 | 70 | 70 | 20/1 |
| 9 | Hat And Heels | 3 ch. f | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr K de Melo | 7.7 | 69 | 75 | 13/2 |
| 10 | Red Enchantress | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 12 | Mr D W Schwarz | 10.9 | 69 | 66 | 100/1 |
| 11 | Lucky Chance | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 11 | Mr M A Yeni | 11.7 | 74 | 74 | 33/1 |
| 12 | Codeword | 2 b. f | 58.5kg (60.0) | 3 | Mickaelle Michel | 15.9 | 56 | 54 | 66/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
123.87s
Average Time
125.62s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,035,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw | 1 | 74 | 67 | + 7 | -14 | |
| Vixeninthevineyard | 2 | 64 | 64 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| In Between | 3 | 71 | 65 | -1 | -5 | |
| Shadowline | 4 | 69 | 78 | -1 | + 10 | |
| War Talk | 5 | 78 | 76 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Cool Reggae | 6 | 60 | 64 | -3 | + 7 | |
| Asiah's Tiara | 7 | 62 | 56 | -3 | -3 | |
| Come Together | 8 | 70 | 70 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Hat And Heels | 9 | 69 | 75 | -3 | + 9 | |
| Red Enchantress | 10 | 69 | 66 | -4 | + 1 | |
| Lucky Chance | 11 | 74 | 74 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Codeword | 12 | 56 | 54 | -6 | + 4 | |
| Comic Artist | None | - | 75 | - | -193 | - |
| Silent Future | None | - | 64 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO COMIC ARTIST (S MOODLEY) BEING SUBJECT TO A LATE VETERINARY EXAMINATION AND SUBSEQUENTLY BEING SCRATCHED, AS WELL AS ASIAH'S TIARA (*T MAYHEW) PROVING DIFFICULT TO LOAD. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ASIAH'S TIARA (*T Mayhew) was difficult to load. The starting stall certificate for this filly has been withdrawn. Trainer C Mayhew was advised (GT). b) COME TOGETHER (*K J Lihaba) and SHADOWLINE (*B Marx-Jacobson) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) RED ENCHANTRESS (D Schwarz) took a number of awkward strides in running. Thereafter, Jockey D Schwarz reported that he felt something amiss with this filly in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) In view of the performance of LUCKY CHANCE (M Yeni), (distance 11,70 lengths, betting 33/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) Jockey K Matsunyane was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he, as the rider of VIXENINTHEVINEYARD, misused his crop by striking this filly more than twelve times (15), which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race. Jockey K Matsunyane signed an Admission of Guilt, and a fine of R6,750 was imposed. e) In view of the Starter's report with regard to ASIAH'S TIARA, this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 28 January 2026 to 3 February 2026. ASIAH'S TIARA may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer C Mayhew was advised. f) CHICKASAW (R Munger), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F Bronkhorst advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) COOL REGGAE was ridden by Jockey J Penny (declared 27 January 2026 at 07H12). b) HAT AND HEELS was ridden by Jockey K de Melo (declared 27 January 2026 at 07H46). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) RED ENCHANTRESS raced with a cornell collar (declared 2 July 2025). Race 3 contd. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) LUCKY CHANCE not striding out left hind. b) RED ENCHANTRESS not striding out left front. c) HAT AND HEELS fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) SILENT FUTURE off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) COMIC ARTIST not striding out right front (NHA / 13H21) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 20/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.