Race 4: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 25 April 2023 | 14:10
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R90,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Air Fusion | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 8 | - | - | - | 55 | 40/1 |
| 1st | Quantifier TF | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr A Mgudlwa | - | 78 | 74 | 5/4 |
| 2nd | Sword Of Mercy | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr S Khumalo | 0.5 | 71 | 65 | 4/1 |
| 3rd | Manz Knight | 6 b. h | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr G Pieterse | 2.5 | 59 | 60 | 6/1 |
| 4 | Puerto Plata (ARG) | 3 dkb. or br. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr K de Melo | 3.5 | 74 | 68 | 15/2 |
| 5 | Wonderworld | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | 6.0 | 69 | 64 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Us Open | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 8.25 | 71 | 60 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Volte Face | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr J R Syster | 13.0 | 55 | 66 | 125/1 |
| 8 | Blyde River | 4 gr. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr D de Gouveia | 14.25 | 50 | 48 | 66/1 |
| 9 | Desert Fox | 3 ch. c | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr P J Strydom | 17.25 | 70 | 57 | 14/1 |
| 10 | Royal Raphael | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr M K Katjedi | 34.25 | 59 | 54 | 125/1 |
| 11 | Night Vibe | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr M J Thackeray | 39.25 | - | 12 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
124.17s
Average Time
125.62s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R750,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantifier | 1 | 78 | 74 | + 7 | -11 | |
| Sword Of Mercy | 2 | 71 | 65 | -1 | -5 | |
| Manz Knight | 3 | 59 | 60 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Puerto Plata (ARG) | 4 | 74 | 68 | -2 | -4 | |
| Wonderworld | 5 | 69 | 64 | -3 | -2 | |
| Us Open | 6 | 71 | 60 | -3 | -8 | |
| Volte Face | 7 | 55 | 66 | -5 | + 16 | |
| Blyde River | 8 | 50 | 48 | -5 | + 3 | |
| Desert Fox | 9 | 70 | 57 | -6 | -7 | |
| Royal Raphael | 10 | 59 | 54 | -10 | + 5 | |
| Night Vibe | 11 | - | 12 | - | -12 | - |
| Air Fusion | None | - | 55 | - | -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) VOLTE FACE (J R Syster) was slow losing three lengths. Trainer H van der Westhuizen was advised to reschool this gelding prior to his next engagement (PHvdW). b) US OPEN (*P Mxoli) and MANZ KNIGHT (G Pieterse) were slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) As the start was effected, WONDERWORLD (C Zackey) and NIGHT VIBE (M Thackeray) came together and bumped. Shortly thereafter, NIGHT VIBE (M Thackeray) was brushed in by US OPEN (*P Mxoli), which was carried in by BLYDE RIVER (D De Gouveia), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) BLYDE RIVER (D De Gouveia) over-raced in the early stages. c) US OPEN (*P Mxoli) hung in from the 300m. d) Shortly before the finish line, QUANTIFIER (A Mgudlwa), which shifted out away from the crop, and SWORD OF MERCY (S Khumalo), which shifted in away from the crop, came together and brushed. e) Jockey P Strydom reported that DESERT FOX changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) QUANTIFIER (A Mgudlwa), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer G van Zyl, acting on behalf of Trainer G van Zyl (Jnr), was advised (LK). g) SWORD OF MERCY (S Khumalo), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) VOLTE FACE raced equipped with alumites in front and unshod behind (declared 19 April 2023 at 13H08). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) DESERT FOX not striding out right hind. b) NIGHT VIBE blowing post race. SCRATCHED: a) AIR FUSION no suitable Rider. Advised 25 April 2023 at 13H57. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.