Race 1: 4RACING WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 02 April 2026 | 12:15
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Sheriff Bill Brown | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 13 | Mr G J Lerena | - | - | - | - |
| - | Gimme Some Luck | 2 b. c | 54.5kg (57.0) | 4 | Mr B Marx - Jacobson | - | - | - | - |
| 1st | Sosoru TF | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr C Murray | - | - | - | 56/100 |
| 2nd | Isaac Stephan | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 2.75 | - | - | 40/1 |
| 3rd | Second To Nunn | 2 b. c | 57.5kg (60.0) | 4 | Mr S Bungane | 4.45 | 67 | 67 | 66/1 |
| 4 | Stormact | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 10 | Mr D de Gouveia | 4.5 | - | - | 66/1 |
| 5 | Life's Treasures | 2 b. f | 54.5kg | 11 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.8 | - | - | 25/1 |
| 6 | Corsaro Super | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 9 | Mr K de Melo | 7.0 | - | - | 25/2 |
| 7 | Scorpio | 2 gr. c | 58.5kg (60.0) | 6 | Mickaelle Michel | 8.0 | 75 | 75 | 40/1 |
| 8 | Artifact | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 2 | Mr M K Katjedi | 8.9 | - | - | 16/1 |
| 9 | Steel Spring | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr K Matsunyane | 11.3 | - | - | 5/1 |
| 10 | Endearing Peace | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | 13.3 | - | - | 14/1 |
| 11 | Velvet Valour | 3 b. g | 58.5kg (60.0) | 7 | Mr M Mbuto | 16.3 | 60 | 60 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
57.37s
Average Time
57.68s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R892,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sosoru | 1 | - | - | - | + 25 | - |
| Isaac Stephan | 2 | - | - | - | + 15 | - |
| Second To Nunn | 3 | 67 | 67 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Stormact | 4 | - | - | - | -3 | - |
| Life's Treasures | 5 | - | - | - | -5 | - |
| Corsaro Super | 6 | - | - | - | -7 | - |
| Scorpio | 7 | 75 | 75 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Artifact | 8 | - | - | - | -11 | - |
| Steel Spring | 9 | - | - | - | -13 | - |
| Endearing Peace | 10 | - | - | - | -15 | - |
| Velvet Valour | 11 | 60 | 60 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| Sheriff Bill Brown | None | - | - | - | -193 | - |
| Gimme Some Luck | None | - | - | - | -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) STEEL SPRING (K Matsunyane) was stubborn loading. b) ARTIFACT (M K Katjedi), CORSARO SUPER (K de Melo) and ENDEARING PEACE (C Zackey) were 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) The Board after reviewing the start, was satisfied that all the gates were released on terms, however, STEEL SPRING (K Matsunyane) nudged the gates as they were released. The Board, after reviewing and giving careful consideration to the footage from all available camera angles, was satisfied that this gelding had gained no advantage nor suffered any disadvantage and that this was a fair start. c) LIFE'S TREASURES (P Mxoli) hung in in the concluding stages. d) Jockey K de Melo reported that he felt something amiss with CORSARO SUPER in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) SOSORU (C Murray), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer P Dlhamini, acting on behalf of Trainers M/M de Kock, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) SCORPIO was ridden by Jockey M Michel (declared 2 April 2026 at 07H51). b) STEEL SPRING was ridden by Jockey K Matsunyane (declared 2 April 2026 at 08H38). Stipes permission as Jockey R Munger had family responsibilities. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) ARTIFACT raced with a tongue tie on (declared 1 April 2026 at 08H55). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) CORSARO SUPER shin sore. b) SCORPIO abnormal respiratory noise. c) STEEL SPRING coughing post-race. d) STORMACT fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) GIMME SOME LUCK ineligible (winner, Vaal Racecourse, 26 March 2026). Advised 27 March 2026 at 12H57. b) SHERIFF BILL BROWN insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.