Race 2: RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden F & M. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)

VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 19 January 2023 | 12:50

Distance: 1000m
Going: Good
Stakes: R90,000

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
- Summer Of Dreams 2 b. f 60.0kg 10 Mr M J Thackeray - - 65 100/1
- Heart And Mind 2 b. f 60.0kg 11 Mr R M Simons - - 64 20/1
1st Silver Mensa TF 2 b. f 60.0kg 3 Mr K de Melo - 77 77 5/10
2nd Fields Of Grace 4 b. f 60.0kg 7 Mr S Khumalo 2.75 60 68 16/1
3rd Poursomesugaronme 5 b. m 60.0kg 1 Mr R Munger 6.0 - 77 16/1
4 Chilli Marmalade 5 b. m 60.0kg 10 Mr C J Habib 7.5 - 48 33/1
5 Regina Bellissima 2 b. f 60.0kg 2 Mr L M van Rensburg 8.25 72 58 8/1
6 Hey Now 3 b. f 60.0kg 11 Mr M A Yeni 8.5 - 62 33/1
7 Liberty Flag 2 ch. f 60.0kg 4 Mr D W Schwarz 11.0 - 59 100/1
8 Rockingthetimeaway 3 b. f 57.5kg (60.0) 8 Mr M K Katjedi 14.0 61 62 13/2
9 Arrow Sky 4 gr. f 60.0kg 6 Mr C R Maujean 14.25 59 50 66/1
10 The Work Of Life 3 b. f 60.0kg 5 Mr R Danielson 25.0 - 59 80/1
11 Quick Quick 4 b. f 60.0kg 9 Mr J P van der Merwe 32.0 29 29 100/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
56.7s
Average Time
57.68s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R770,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Silver Mensa 1 77 77 0 + 7 -7
Fields Of Grace 2 60 68 +8 -1 + 9
Poursomesugaronme 3 - 77 - + 15 -
Chilli Marmalade 4 - 48 - + 2 -
Regina Bellissima 5 72 58 -14 -3 -11
Hey Now 6 - 62 - -2 -
Liberty Flag 7 - 59 - -4 -
Rockingthetimeaway 8 61 62 +1 -5 + 6
Arrow Sky 9 59 50 -9 -5 -4
The Work Of Life 10 - 59 - -10 -
Quick Quick 11 29 29 0 -10 + 10
Summer Of Dreams None - 65 - -188 -
Heart And Mind 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)	During the loading process, SUMMER OF DREAMS (M Thackeray) got her right leg stuck on the inside rail of the stalls. Thereafter, this filly became restless and broke through the front gates and bolted the course. The starting stall certificate for this filly has been withdrawn. Trainer H E Adamson was advised (GT).	
b)	ARROW SKY (C Maujean) jumped inwards leaving the stalls.	
c)	LIBERTY FLAG (D Schwarz) jumped outwards leaving the stalls.
d)	THE WORK OF LIFE (R Danielson) was slow losing one length.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a)	During the loading process, SUMMER OF DREAMS became restless, unseated Jockey M Thackeray, broke through the front of the stalls and bolted the course. SUMMER OF DREAMS (M Thackeray) behaviour in the stalls resulted in the front gates of draw number 11 disengaging and CHILLI MARMALADE (C Habib) exiting through the front of the stalls.  CHILLI MARMALADE was restrained by Jockey C Habib and returned to the start. SUMMER OF DREAMS was taken in hand and subsequently scratched. 
b)	In view of the Starter's report with regard to SUMMER OF DREAMS, this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading with a companion. 
Suspension dates: 20 January 2023 to 26 January 2023.  SILVER PRINCESS may not be presented for repassing during this period. Trainer H E Adamson was advised.  
c)	THE WORK OF LIFE (R Danielson), after being slow away on debut, failed to muster speed and trailed the field throughout. 
d)	Jockey M van Rensburg reported that REGINA BELLISSIMA did not stride out freely in running. 
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. 	
e)	SILVER MENSA (K de Melo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis (MS).
f)	FIELDS OF GRACE (S Khumalo), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer B B Ruiters advised (AH).
	
JOCKEY CHANGES:
a)	CHILLI MARMALADE was ridden by Jockey C Habib (declared 19 January 2023 at 08H44).	
(Stipes permission as Jockey G Lerena was unable to fulfil his riding engagement due to family responsibility).

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
a)	REGINA BELLISSIMA raced without blinkers (declared 13 January 2023 at 10H14).		
b)	SILVER MENSA raced equipped with blinkers (declared 19 January 2023 at 08H34).	

THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:
a)	REGINA BELLISSIMA not striding out right hind. 	
b)	ROCKINGTHETIMEAWAY fatigued.
c)	LIBERTY FLAG abnormal respiratory noise.	
d)	POURSOMESUGARONME abrasion left hind hock.

SCRATCHED:
a)	HEART AND MIND off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies).
b)	SUMMER OF DREAMS bolted the course. Immediate reinstatement (NHA / 12H51) Betting 40/1. 

DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:

None.