Race 8: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY MR 84 HANDICAP (Open)

VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 16:40

Distance: 1200m
Going: Good
Stakes: R125,000
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
- Golden Operator 2 b. c 58.0kg 13 - - - 87 -
1st Vibe Sa 2 b. c 60.0kg 1 Mr C J Habib - 84 92 25/1
2nd African Prince TF 3 b. g 59.5kg 2 Mr M A Yeni 3.5 83 85 5/2
3rd Ensuing 2 b. c 62.0kg 7 Mr G J Lerena 3.7 88 87 25/2
4 Antonio Gaudi 2 b. c 59.0kg 6 Mr K Matsunyane 5.5 82 82 25/2
5 Drivelikeamaster 3 b. c 58.5kg 3 Mr T J Mayhew 6.25 81 81 5/2
6 Halberdier 4 b. g 58.0kg 9 Mr R Munger 6.5 80 83 25/1
7 Cian The Conqueror 5 b. g 59.5kg 4 Mr D W Schwarz 8.25 83 81 33/1
8 Satyagraha 3 ch. g 60.0kg 10 Mr C Zackey 8.75 84 78 20/1
9 Kwagga Blitz 2 b. g 58.0kg 5 Mr C R Maujean 9.25 80 79 16/1
10 Red Penny 2 b. g 58.0kg 8 Mr P Mxoli 9.75 87 85 25/1
11 Phil The Fluter 2 b. c 59.5kg 12 Mr R Danielson 15.0 83 83 40/1
12 Fully Loaded 5 b. g 59.5kg (62.0) 11 Mr M Mbuto 15.25 88 94 8/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
69.17s
Total Pool
R975,000
View Official NHA Assessment

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Vibe Sa 1 84 92 +8 + 7 + 1
African Prince 2 83 85 +2 -2 + 4
Ensuing 3 88 87 -1 -2 + 1
Antonio Gaudi 4 82 82 0 -2 + 2
Drivelikeamaster 5 81 81 0 -3 + 3
Halberdier 6 80 83 +3 -3 + 6
Cian The Conqueror 7 83 81 -2 -3 + 1
Satyagraha 8 84 78 -6 -3 -3
Kwagga Blitz 9 80 79 -1 -4 + 3
Red Penny 10 87 85 -2 -4 + 2
Phil The Fluter 11 83 83 0 -6 + 6
Fully Loaded 12 88 94 +6 -6 + 12
Golden Operator None - 87 - -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)	PHIL THE FLUTER (R Danielson) jumped inwards leaving the stalls.	
b)	SATYAGRAHA (C Zackey) was slow, losing one length.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a)	All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded.
b)	DRIVELIKEAMASTER (*T Mayhew) was baulked for a clear run from the 400m to the 200m. 
c)	In view of the performance of PHIL THE FLUTER (R Danielson), (distance 15,00 lengths, betting 40/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.	
d)	In view of the performance of FULLY LOADED (*M Mbuto), (distance 15,25 lengths, betting 8/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.	
e)	VIBE SA (C Habib), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.	
Assistant Trainer M Peter was advised (MS). 	
	
JOCKEY CHANGES:
a)	DRIVELIKEAMASTER was ridden by Apprentice T Mayhew (declared 28 January 2026 at 09H24).

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None. 

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:
a)	PHIL THE FLUTER abnormal respiratory noise; not striding out right hind. 
b)	FULLY LOADED coughing post-race.	

SCRATCHED: 
a)	GOLDEN OPERATOR reserve runner. Advised 29 January 2026 at 08H15.
DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:

None.	




Race 8 contd.