Race 4: SA DERBY 4 APRIL GRADUATION PLATE (For 1 & 2 Time Winners & Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 10 February 2026 | 13:25
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R126,913
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Aquarius | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 3 | Mr L Nhlapo | - | - | 81 | 20/1 |
| - | Kaalvoet | 2 b. c | 56.5kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 93 | 16/1 |
| - | Umzingeli Wenyathi | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | - | - | - | 90 | 10/1 |
| 1st | Chapbook | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 100 | 106 | 9/2 |
| 2nd | Alpine Jet | 2 b. f | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr K de Melo | 3.9 | 97 | 97 | 11/2 |
| 3rd | Trajanus | 2 gr. c | 59.5kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | 5.5 | 96 | 96 | 9/4 |
| 4 | African Pride TF | 2 b. g | 59.5kg | 2 | Mr R Munger | 5.8 | 104 | 103 | 13/10 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
56.49s
Total Pool
R1,153,351
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapbook | 1 | 100 | 106 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Alpine Jet | 2 | 97 | 97 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Trajanus | 3 | 96 | 96 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| African Pride | 4 | 104 | 103 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Aquarius | None | - | 81 | - | -193 | - |
| Kaalvoet | None | - | 93 | - | -193 | - |
| Umzingeli Wenyathi | None | - | 90 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER HAD NO REPORTS. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) At approximately the 200m, ALPINE JET (K de Melo) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed between AFRICAN PRIDE (R Munger) and CHAPBOOK (G Lerena), which rolled out. c) In view of the performance of AFRICAN PRIDE (R Munger), (distance 5,80 lengths, betting 13/10), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) CHAPBOOK (G Lerena), 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: a) CHAPBOOK raced with a tongue tie on (declared 5 February 2026 at 07H14). b) TRAJANUS raced without a compression mask (declared 9 February 2026 at 09H55). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) AFRICAN PRIDE abnormal respiratory noise; fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) UMZINGELI WENYATHI insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) KAALVOET abnormal blood count (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) AQUARIUS coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.