Race 4: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 23 April 2026 | 13:45
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R63,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Umami | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 55 | 66 | 14/1 |
| 2nd | The Reason TF | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr C Zackey | 2.25 | 73 | 70 | 5/10 |
| 3rd | In Between | 3 gr. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 2.45 | 65 | 69 | 8/1 |
| 4 | Beautiful One | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr Serino Moodley | 12.75 | 69 | 69 | 28/10 |
| 5 | E Famous | 3 b. f | 58.5kg (60.0) | 3 | Mickaelle Michel | 25.0 | 37 | 37 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
99.35s
Average Time
98.27s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R843,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umami | 1 | 55 | 66 | + 7 | + 4 | |
| The Reason | 2 | 73 | 70 | -1 | -2 | |
| In Between | 3 | 65 | 69 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Beautiful One | 4 | 69 | 69 | 0 | -5 | + 5 |
| E Famous | 5 | 37 | 37 | 0 | -9 | + 9 |
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 THE DELAY IN THE PREVIOUS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) UMAMI jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) THE REASON hung in from the 200m. c) Jockey C Zackey was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline C on the use of the crop) in that he struck THE REASON more than two times on consecutive strides. Jockey C Zackey signed an Admission of Guilt, and a fine of R1000 was imposed. d) Jockey S Moodley reported that BEAUTIFUL ONE did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) Jockey M Yeni reported that IN BETWEEN did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) UMAMI, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P F Matchett was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BEAUTIFUL ONE blowing post-race. b) IN BETWEEN lame left front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer P F Matchett advised (MB). THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.