Race 7: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MR 68 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 11 July 2023 | 15:55
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R70,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:9.5 3yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Fort Lauderdale | 2 b. g | 59.5kg (62.0) | 2 | Mr S Sosibo | - | - | 85 | - |
| - | Petunia | 4 ch. f | 52.0kg | 8 | Mr J Gates | - | - | 47 | 50/1 |
| 1st | Flag Bearer | 3 b. g | 56.0kg (58.5) | 8 | Mr D B Geerthsen | - | 65 | 60 | 33/1 |
| 2nd | Thambi | 5 ch. g | 58.5kg | 9 | Mr J R Syster | 0.1 | 67 | 55 | 17/2 |
| 3rd | Big City Girl | 4 b. f | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | 1.0 | 52 | 59 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Green Sceptre | 2 b. c | 58.5kg | 6 | Mr G J Lerena | 2.25 | 67 | 50 | 15/4 |
| 5 | After Hours TF | 7 b. g | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr A Mgudlwa | 2.45 | 68 | 79 | 5/1 |
| 6 | Rockingthetimeaway | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 5 | Mr S Khumalo | 2.75 | 57 | 62 | 9/2 |
| 7 | Silly Fella | 4 b. g | 53.0kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.25 | 54 | 51 | 7/1 |
| 8 | Never To Clever | 4 b. c | 59.5kg | 10 | Mr D W Schwarz | 6.25 | 67 | 64 | 25/2 |
| 9 | In Cahoots | 6 b. g | 60.5kg | 4 | Mr R Danielson | 8.0 | 69 | 54 | 10/1 |
| 10 | Lizado | 3 b. g | 52.0kg | 1 | Mr M K Katjedi | 14.0 | 47 | 42 | 50/1 |
| 11 | Blue Waters | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr M A Yeni | 19.0 | 68 | 61 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
86.12s
Average Time
87.05s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R592,750
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flag Bearer | 1 | 65 | 60 | + 7 | -12 | |
| Thambi | 2 | 67 | 55 | -1 | -11 | |
| Big City Girl | 3 | 52 | 59 | -1 | + 8 | |
| Green Sceptre | 4 | 67 | 50 | -1 | -16 | |
| After Hours | 5 | 68 | 79 | -1 | + 12 | |
| Rockingthetimeaway | 6 | 57 | 62 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Silly Fella | 7 | 54 | 51 | -2 | -1 | |
| Never To Clever | 8 | 67 | 64 | -3 | ||
| In Cahoots | 9 | 69 | 54 | -3 | -12 | |
| Lizado | 10 | 47 | 42 | -5 | ||
| Blue Waters | 11 | 68 | 61 | -7 | ||
| Fort Lauderdale | None | - | 85 | - | -188 | - |
| Petunia | None | - | 47 | - | -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) ROCKINGTHETIMEAWAY (S Khumalo) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. b) BIG CITY GIRL (K Matsunyane) and LIZADO (*M K Katjedi) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, GREEN SCEPTRE (G Lerena) was buffeted between BLUE WATERS (M Yeni) and ROCKINGTHETIMEAWAY (S Khumalo), which jumped outwards leaving the stalls. b) At approximately the 1300m, LIZADO (*M K Katjedi) clipped the heels of SILLY FELLA (*P Mxoli), which was steadied when awkwardly placed between IN CAHOOTS (R Danielson) and THAMBI (J R Syster). c) At approximately the 1000m, BLUE WATERS (M Yeni) was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed on the inside of AFTER HOURS (A Mgudlwa), which rolled in. d) In view of the performance of BLUE WATERS (M Yeni), (distance 19,00 lengths, betting 16/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) Jockey R Danielson reported that he felt something amiss with IN CAHOOTS in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. f) FLAG BEARER (*D B Geerthsen), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F Bronkhorst advised (LK). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) BLUE WATERS raced equipped with blinkers (declared 10 July 2023 at 08H46). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) IN CAHOOTS examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) BLUE WATERS scalp wound left hind; coughing post race. c) GREEN SCEPTRE abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) FORT LAUDERDALE under 8-days suspension. Advised 7 July 2023 at 08H19. b) PETUNIA abscess in the mouth (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.