Race 5: 4RACING.TV MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 13 December 2022 | 15:15
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Soft
Stakes:
R90,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Circus Lights | 5 ch. g | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr Mark Khan | - | - | 64 | 8/1 |
| 1st | Midnight Crystal | 2 b. f | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr C J Habib | - | 70 | 66 | 33/10 |
| 2nd | Ngokushesha | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 1 | Mr J Penny | 5.25 | 66 | 69 | 16/1 |
| 3rd | Big Five | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 5.75 | 56 | 53 | 8/1 |
| 4 | American Star | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr R Munger | 5.85 | - | 83 | 7/2 |
| 5 | Broadway | 4 b. g | 58.5kg (60.0) | 4 | Mr G Pieterse | 7.1 | 55 | 59 | 7/1 |
| 6 | Labrausco | 2 ch. g | 59.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 7.35 | 51 | 70 | 66/1 |
| 7 | Positive Attitude TF | 6 b. g | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr S Khumalo | 8.1 | 65 | 90 | 5/2 |
| 8 | Just Proccie | 2 b. g | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr C R Maujean | 11.1 | 69 | 67 | 14/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
99.99s
Average Time
98.27s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R810,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Crystal | 1 | 70 | 66 | + 7 | -11 | |
| Ngokushesha | 2 | 66 | 69 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Big Five | 3 | 56 | 53 | -2 | -1 | |
| American Star | 4 | - | 83 | - | + 2 | - |
| Broadway | 5 | 55 | 59 | -3 | + 7 | |
| Labrausco | 6 | 51 | 70 | -3 | + 22 | |
| Positive Attitude | 7 | 65 | 90 | -3 | + 28 | |
| Just Proccie | 8 | 69 | 67 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Circus Lights | None | - | 64 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) BIG FIVE (J P van der Merwe) was slow losing many lengths. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer J S Roux was advised (BN). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, MIDNIGHT CRYSTAL (C Habib), was bumped inwards by JUST PROCCIE (C Maujean), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to BIG FIVE, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable jumping with a companion on a race day. Suspension dates: 14 December 2022 to 26 December 2022. BIG FIVE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer J S Roux was advised. c) MIDNIGHT CRYSTAL (C Habib), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S G Tarry advised (SM). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) MIDNIGHT CRYSTAL raced with a tongue tie on (declared 12 December 2022 at 09H44). b) LABRAUSCO raced without blinkers (declared 13 December 2022 at 08H45). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) NGOKUSHESHA coughing post race. SCRATCHED: a) CIRCUS LIGHTS change of venue. Advised 13 December 2022 at 08H41. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.