Race 4: TAB TELEBET 0861 000 822 MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 25 January 2022 | 13:30
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Corvette Captain | 5 b. g | 53.5kg | 7 | Mr K de Melo | - | 67 | 75 | 25/2 |
| 2nd | Vegas Hi Rise TF | 6 b. g | 56.5kg | 2 | Mr W B Kennedy | 1.1 | 80 | 71 | 20/7 |
| 3rd | In Cahoots | 6 b. g | 58.0kg | 1 | Mr C R Maujean | 1.4 | 76 | 54 | 50/7 |
| 4 | Excellarator | 3 b. g | 54.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.9 | 75 | 60 | 50/3 |
| 5 | Samuel Salt | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | 3.6 | 80 | 82 | 100/3 |
| 6 | Phinda Mzala | 4 b. g | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr G J Lerena | 4.0 | 78 | 54 | 25/7 |
| 7 | Rock Of Africa | 8 b. g | 60.5kg | 9 | Mr D de Gouveia | 4.6 | 81 | 78 | 10/1 |
| 8 | South Boy (ARG) | 4 b. g | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr Mark Khan | 9.6 | 76 | 71 | 17/2 |
| 9 | August Rain | 5 b. g | 57.5kg | 6 | Mr S Khumalo | 11.2 | 75 | 75 | 5/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
72.06s
Average Time
72.39s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R795,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette Captain | 1 | 67 | 75 | + 7 | + 1 | |
| Vegas Hi Rise | 2 | 80 | 71 | -1 | -8 | |
| In Cahoots | 3 | 76 | 54 | -1 | -21 | |
| Excellarator | 4 | 75 | 60 | -1 | -14 | |
| Samuel Salt | 5 | 80 | 82 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Phinda Mzala | 6 | 78 | 54 | -2 | -22 | |
| Rock Of Africa | 7 | 81 | 78 | -2 | -1 | |
| South Boy (ARG) | 8 | 76 | 71 | -4 | -1 | |
| August Rain | 9 | 75 | 75 | 0 | -4 | + 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) SOUTH BOY (ARG) (M Khan) was stubborn loading. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer J J van Vuuren was advised (GT). b) AUGUST RAIN (S Khumalo), VEGAS HI RISE (W Kennedy) and CORVETTE CAPTAIN (K de Melo) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) VEGAS HI RISE (W Kennedy) proved reluctant to canter to the start and had to be led by a Handler. Trainer P A Peter was advised that should this gelding behave in a similar manner in future, it may be suspended. b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to SOUTH BOY (ARG), 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 loading with a companion. Suspension dates: 26 January 2022 to 1 February 2022. SOUTH BOY (ARG) may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer J J van Vuuren was advised. c) Jockey D De Gouveia reported that ROCK OF AFRICA did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Jockey M Khan reported that SOUTH BOY (ARG) did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) CORVETTE CAPTAIN (K de Melo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J J van Vuuren advised (LN). Trainer J J van Vuuren was asked if he could offer any factors which may have accounted for this gelding's improved performance. Trainer J J van Vuuren explained to the Board that after numerous unsuccessful attempts at racing this gelding over further, he is of the opinion that CORVETTE CAPTAIN is best suited to the distance of 1200m and where possible, will restrict this gelding to races over that distance. JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) PHINDA MZALA raced unshod (declared 19 January 2022 at 13H50). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ROCK OF AFRICA not striding out right front. b) SOUTH BOY (ARG) not striding out right front. c) PHINDA MZALA abnormal respiratory noise and blowing post race. d) VEGAS HI RISE blowing post race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.