Race 4: CLASSIC DAY 7 MARCH MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 14:15
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Stoneywood | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | - | - | 88 | - |
| - | Charleston Dawn | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr K J Lihaba | - | - | 61 | 14/1 |
| - | Scott's Guard | 2 b. g | 57.5kg (60.0) | 6 | Mr M Mbuto | - | - | 63 | 100/1 |
| - | Edelsteen | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | - | 33/1 |
| 1st | Rock Music | 2 b. c | 56.0kg (60.0) | 4 | Mr S Bungane | - | 73 | 75 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Scorpio | 2 gr. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr R Munger | 0.5 | 75 | 75 | 5/2 |
| 3rd | Treasure State | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr M K Katjedi | 2.25 | - | - | 6/1 |
| 4 | King Redoute TF | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr K de Melo | 4.65 | - | 80 | 5/4 |
| 5 | In The Willows | 2 ch. c | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 17.25 | 57 | 54 | 66/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
57.4s
Average Time
57.68s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R975,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Music | 1 | 73 | 75 | + 7 | -5 | |
| Scorpio | 2 | 75 | 75 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Treasure State | 3 | - | - | - | + 10 | - |
| King Redoute | 4 | - | 80 | - | -3 | - |
| In The Willows | 5 | 57 | 54 | -6 | + 3 | |
| Stoneywood | None | - | 88 | - | -193 | - |
| Charleston Dawn | None | - | 61 | - | -193 | - |
| Scott's Guard | None | - | 63 | - | -193 | - |
| Edelsteen | None | - | - | - | -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 KING REDOUTE (K DE MELO) PROVING STUBBORN LOADING. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) KING REDOUTE (K De Melo) was stubborn loading. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) ROCK MUSIC (*S Bungane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer C Naude, acting on behalf of Trainer C Binda, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SCORPIO abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) STONEYWOOD ineligible (winner, Vaal Racecourse, 24 January 2026). Advised 26 January 2026 at 10H51. b) SCOTT'S GUARD under suspension. Advised 28 January 2026 at 09H25. c) CHARLESTON DAWN insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). d) EDELSTEEN not striding out (NHA / 14H15) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 33/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 4 contd.