Race 3: SA DERBY 4 APRIL MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 13:45
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R94,500
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Trip Of Faith | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | - | - | - | 79 | - |
| 1st | Onceinabluemoon | 2 b. f | 58.5kg (60.0) | 2 | Miss R A Venniker | - | 72 | 75 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | The Reason TF | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | 2.2 | 74 | 73 | 11/10 |
| 3rd | Lanteri | 3 b. f | 57.5kg (60.0) | 6 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | 2.8 | 71 | 69 | 5/2 |
| 4 | Erik's Girl | 2 b. f | 57.5kg (60.0) | 1 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | 3.0 | 53 | 67 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Savara's Princess | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr P Mxoli | 4.0 | 71 | 67 | 40/1 |
| 6 | Baby Red | 2 ch. f | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr J R Syster | 10.0 | 67 | 65 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Amaze Me | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr J Gates | 11.3 | 64 | 64 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
88.34s
Average Time
88.81s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R917,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onceinabluemoon | 1 | 72 | 75 | + 7 | -4 | |
| The Reason | 2 | 74 | 73 | -1 | ||
| Lanteri | 3 | 71 | 69 | -1 | -1 | |
| Erik's Girl | 4 | 53 | 67 | -2 | + 16 | |
| Savara's Princess | 5 | 71 | 67 | -2 | -2 | |
| Baby Red | 6 | 67 | 65 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Amaze Me | 7 | 64 | 64 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Trip Of Faith | None | - | 79 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) AMAZE ME (J Gates) 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) Shortly after the start, THE REASON (C Zackey) and BABY RED (J R Syster) were bumped out by AMAZE ME (J Gates), which jumped outwards leaving the stalls. As a consequence of this, BABY RED (J R Syster) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed on the heels of SAVARA'S PRINCESS (P Mxoli), which shifted in. c) BABY RED (J R Syster) raced wide around the turn and into the straight. d) THE REASON (C Zackey) hung in from the 200m. e) Jockey J Gates reported that he felt something amiss with AMAZE ME in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning AMAZE ME (J Gates), and in terms of Rule 93.1, this filly is suspended for 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority. Trainer S J Gray was advised. g) ONCEINABLUEMOON (R A Venniker), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P F Matchett was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) AMAZE ME epistaxis, recommended 60-day suspension. Trainer S J Gray was advised (JdeV). b) BABY RED coughing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) TRIP OF FAITH ineligible (winner, Turffontein Racecourse, 19 March 2026). Advised 20 March 2026 at 10H51. Race 3 contd. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.