Race 2: #YOUCANBETONUS! MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE (For 2 yo R100 000 Win BSA / RCS Bonus)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 12:35
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R125,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Brave Act | 2 ch. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr C R Maujean | - | - | - | 40/1 |
| 1st | Life In Colour | 2 b. g | 58.5kg (60.0) | 5 | Mickaelle Michel | - | - | - | 25/2 |
| 2nd | Master Smoker | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr C Zackey | 4.5 | - | - | 9/2 |
| 3rd | Raptor King TF | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr K de Melo | 8.25 | - | - | 67/100 |
| 4 | Noble Saint | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr K Strydom | 8.75 | - | - | 8/1 |
| 5 | Silver Comet | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr Serino Moodley | 10.5 | - | - | 40/1 |
| 6 | Wartrax Blaze | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr K J Lihaba | 14.75 | - | - | 125/1 |
| 7 | Ancient Writings | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | 16.0 | - | - | 14/1 |
| 8 | Revitalise | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr M A Yeni | 16.2 | - | - | 66/1 |
| 9 | Count Of Capri | 2 gr. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr C J Habib | 20.45 | - | - | 40/1 |
| 10 | Kohli Magic | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 23.7 | - | - | 125/1 |
| 11 | Flotilla | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr J Gates | 25.95 | - | - | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
82.23s
Average Time
83.49s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R995,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life In Colour | 1 | - | - | - | + 25 | - |
| Master Smoker | 2 | - | - | - | + 15 | - |
| Raptor King | 3 | - | - | - | + 10 | - |
| Noble Saint | 4 | - | - | - | -3 | - |
| Silver Comet | 5 | - | - | - | -5 | - |
| Wartrax Blaze | 6 | - | - | - | -7 | - |
| Ancient Writings | 7 | - | - | - | -9 | - |
| Revitalise | 8 | - | - | - | -11 | - |
| Count Of Capri | 9 | - | - | - | -13 | - |
| Kohli Magic | 10 | - | - | - | -15 | - |
| Flotilla | 11 | - | - | - | -17 | - |
| Brave Act | 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) LIFE IN COLOUR jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) DISDAIN was slow, losing two lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) DISDAIN raced green. c) The saddle on RAPTOR KING slipped back in running. This was confirmed by an Official. Thereafter, Jockey K de Melo reported that he felt something amiss with this colt in running. The Veterinarian was requested to examine. d) M Yeni reported that REVITALISE made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinarian was requested to examine. e) LIFE IN COLOUR, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Spies was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. THE VETERINARIAN REPORTED: a) RAPTOR KING blowing post-race. b) REVITALISE not striding out left hind. c) KOHLI MAGIC fatigued. d) NOBLE SAINT blowing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) BRAVE ACT nasal discharge (NHA / 12H35) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 40/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.