Race 8: RACING240 FOR RACING. FOR YOU MR 66 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 08 December 2022 | 16:15
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R75,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:6.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:8.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Stolen Thunder | 3 b. g | 59.5kg | 5 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | 65 | 69 | 11/2 |
| 2nd | Absolute Value | 3 b. c | 51.5kg (55.5) | 2 | Mr S Sosibo | 1.25 | 57 | 84 | 16/1 |
| 3rd | Lidl Miss Sunshine | 3 b. f | 56.0kg | 1 | Mr R Munger | 1.45 | 58 | 62 | 17/2 |
| 4 | Angelsea | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr R M Simons | 2.2 | 61 | 64 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Luthuli | 5 b. h | 55.0kg | 3 | Mr K A Brewer | 2.7 | 68 | 74 | 13/2 |
| 6 | Wondering Star TF | 3 b. c | 61.0kg | 7 | Mr S Khumalo | 2.9 | 68 | 67 | 28/10 |
| 7 | Player | 3 b. c | 60.5kg | 6 | Mr C J Habib | 3.4 | 67 | 84 | 5/2 |
| 8 | Silly Fella | 4 b. g | 56.0kg | 8 | Mr C R Maujean | 6.9 | 58 | 51 | 10/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
95.86s
Average Time
97.02s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R815,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stolen Thunder | 1 | 65 | 69 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Absolute Value | 2 | 57 | 84 | -1 | + 28 | |
| Lidl Miss Sunshine | 3 | 58 | 62 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Angelsea | 4 | 61 | 64 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Luthuli | 5 | 68 | 74 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Wondering Star | 6 | 68 | 67 | -1 | ||
| Player | 7 | 67 | 84 | -2 | + 19 | |
| Silly Fella | 8 | 58 | 51 | -3 | -4 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) LUTHULI (*K A Brewer) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) WONDERING STAR (S Khumalo) commenced to hang out badly from the 300m and, as a result, Jockey S Khumalo was unable to fully assist this colt to the end of the race. Trainer S J Gray will be advised to take the necessary corrective measures to improve this colt's racing manners. b) PLAYER (C Habib) hung in from the 150m. c) Jockey S Khumalo was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.11 in that he ill-treated the horse WONDERING STAR by striking him on two occasions, with excessive force, en route to the start. Jockey S Khumalo signed an Admission of Guilt and a fine of R2,500 was imposed. d) STOLEN THUNDER (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer J Crawford, acting on behalf of Trainer B Crawford, was advised (AH). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) ANGELSEA was ridden by Jockey R Simons (declared 8 December 2022 at 09H40). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) WONDERING STAR fatigued. b) PLAYER blowing post race. c) SILLY FELLA brush wound right hind. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.