Race 6: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MR 84 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 02 February 2023 | 15:10
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Celestial City | 4 b. c | 55.0kg | 2 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 92 | 14/10 |
| - | The Brief | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | - | - | 90 | - |
| - | Great Affair | 7 b. g | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | - | - | 63 | 20/1 |
| 1st | Top Sail | 2 b. g | 52.0kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 78 | 85 | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Total Protection TF | 2 b. g | 61.0kg | 5 | Mr R Munger | 4.75 | 96 | 96 | 5/4 |
| 3rd | Elusive Swann | 4 b. g | 59.0kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 9.0 | 82 | 72 | 10/1 |
| 4 | Future Pearl | 2 b. c | 53.5kg | 3 | Mr K Matsunyane | 9.75 | 81 | 114 | 5/2 |
| 5 | Kentallen Bay | 2 b. g | 58.5kg | 4 | Mr R M Simons | 38.0 | 91 | 90 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
124.05s
Average Time
121.16s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R865,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Sail | 1 | 78 | 85 | + 7 | ||
| Total Protection | 2 | 96 | 96 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Elusive Swann | 3 | 82 | 72 | -4 | -6 | |
| Future Pearl | 4 | 81 | 114 | -4 | + 37 | |
| Kentallen Bay | 5 | 91 | 90 | -10 | + 9 | |
| Celestial City | None | - | 92 | - | -193 | - |
| The Brief | None | - | 90 | - | -193 | - |
| Great Affair | None | - | 63 | - | -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) KENTALLEN BAY (R Simons) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. b) TOTAL PROTECTION (R Munger) and ELUSIVE SWANN (C Maujean) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) TOTAL PROTECTION (R Munger) hung in from the 400m. b) KENTALLEN BAY (R Simons) commenced to give ground to the field from the 300m. In view of this performance, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) TOP SAIL (*P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P F Matchett advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) KENTALLEN BAY examined post race, nothing obvious detected. SCRATCHED: a) THE BRIEF insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) GREAT AFFAIR insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) CELESTIAL CITY bruised heel (veterinary certificate received) (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). Suitable for reinstatement. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.