Race 5: RA TOPS UP FEATURE RACE STAKES FM 90 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 04 January 2022 | 14:05
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:6.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:8.5 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Linganomore | 3 ch. f | 52.0kg | 10 | Mr R Munger | - | - | 73 | 20/3 |
| - | Just Fabulous | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr J R Syster | - | - | 76 | 25/4 |
| - | Franklin | 5 b. m | 54.5kg | 9 | Mr Mark Khan | - | - | 80 | 25/2 |
| 1st | Castle Durrow | 4 b. f | 48.5kg (52.0) | 2 | Mr K A Brewer | - | 73 | 71 | 25/2 |
| 2nd | Fire Flower | 5 b. m | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr K Matsunyane | 0.5 | 73 | 72 | 50/9 |
| 3rd | Traveling Wilbury TF | 4 b. f | 56.5kg | 3 | Mr G J Lerena | 2.75 | 84 | 80 | 25/7 |
| 4 | Mirren | 4 b. f | 48.0kg (52.0) | 5 | Mr D B Geerthsen | 4.0 | 75 | 67 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Last Cheer | 5 ch. m | 52.0kg | 6 | Mr N Klink | 4.25 | 74 | 72 | 10/1 |
| 6 | Masaaken (AUS) | 4 b. or br. f | 52.0kg | 9 | Mr M A Yeni | 5.25 | 75 | 92 | 25/3 |
| 7 | Veld Flower | 5 ch. m | 60.0kg (62.5) | 8 | Mr P Mxoli | 6.75 | 95 | 95 | 25/2 |
| 8 | Wisteria Avenue | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 7 | Mr W B Kennedy | 8.75 | 90 | 85 | 25/7 |
| 9 | Pomander | 5 ch. m | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr J Penny | 11.75 | 86 | 83 | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
109.44s
Average Time
109.35s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R770,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Durrow | 1 | 73 | 71 | + 7 | -9 | |
| Fire Flower | 2 | 73 | 72 | -1 | ||
| Traveling Wilbury | 3 | 84 | 80 | -1 | -3 | |
| Mirren | 4 | 75 | 67 | -2 | -6 | |
| Last Cheer | 5 | 74 | 72 | -2 | ||
| Masaaken (AUS) | 6 | 75 | 92 | -2 | + 19 | |
| Veld Flower | 7 | 95 | 95 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Wisteria Avenue | 8 | 90 | 85 | -3 | -2 | |
| Pomander | 9 | 86 | 83 | -4 | + 1 | |
| Linganomore | None | - | 73 | - | -193 | - |
| Just Fabulous | None | - | 76 | - | -193 | - |
| Franklin | None | - | 80 | - | -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) WISTERIA AVENUE (W Kennedy) was slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) After being slow away, WISTERIA AVENUE (W Kennedy) commenced to over-race in the early stages and thereafter compounded from the 300m. b) CASTLE DURROW (*K A Brewer), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M N Houdalakis advised (RH). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) POMANDER raced without blinkers (declared 3 January 2022 at 08H24). b) CASTLE DURROW Apprentice K A Brewer weighed out at 48,7kg, only claiming 3,5kg of his 4kg allowance. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) VELD FLOWER lame left front. b) POMANDER coughing. c) WISTERIA AVENUE coughing. d) MIRREN in season. SCRATCHED: a) FRANKLIN bruised sole (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) JUST FABULOUS haematoma right-side hindquarter (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) LINGANOMORE lame left front (NHA / 14H05) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 13/2. Specimens collected for analysis. Trainer C Spies advised (TL). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.