Race 6: BOOK A TABLE CALL 0116811796 PINNACLE STAKES (Open to all horses)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 13 July 2023 | 14:15
Distance:
1700m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Outofthedarkness | 3 b. g | 56.0kg | 3 | - | - | - | 101 | 10/1 |
| 1st | Melech TF | 5 b. g | 54.0kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | - | 107 | 118 | 9/4 |
| 2nd | Indlamu | 4 b. c | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | 0.05 | 98 | 86 | 25/2 |
| 3rd | Flashy Apache | 6 b. g | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr J R Syster | 0.4 | 100 | 78 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Perfect Witness | 3 ch. f | 50.0kg | 7 | Mr N Klink | 0.8 | 97 | 105 | 16/1 |
| 5 | Eye Of The Prophet | 2 b. c | 58.5kg (60.0) | 3 | Miss R A Venniker | 1.25 | 119 | 108 | 28/10 |
| 6 | Whafeef | 6 b. g | 56.0kg | 8 | Mr P Mxoli | 1.5 | 107 | 91 | 17/2 |
| 7 | Peach Daiquiri | 2 b. f | 54.5kg (54.0) | 9 | Mr L Mxothwa | 2.75 | 110 | 110 | 10/1 |
| 8 | Ocean Warrior | 3 b. g | 52.5kg (52.0) | 6 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 3.25 | 100 | 95 | 20/1 |
| 9 | Gilded Butterfly | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr S Khumalo | 4.5 | 114 | 108 | 17/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
102.83s
Total Pool
R745,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melech | 1 | 107 | 118 | + 7 | + 4 | |
| Indlamu | 2 | 98 | 86 | -1 | -11 | |
| Flashy Apache | 3 | 100 | 78 | -1 | -21 | |
| Perfect Witness | 4 | 97 | 105 | -1 | + 9 | |
| Eye Of The Prophet | 5 | 119 | 108 | -1 | -10 | |
| Whafeef | 6 | 107 | 91 | -1 | -15 | |
| Peach Daiquiri | 7 | 110 | 110 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Ocean Warrior | 8 | 100 | 95 | -2 | -3 | |
| Gilded Butterfly | 9 | 114 | 108 | -2 | -4 | |
| Outofthedarkness | None | - | 101 | - | -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) OCEAN WARRIOR (J P van der Merwe) was slow losing many lengths. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer J J van Vuuren was advised (GT). b) WHAFEEF (*P Mxoli) was slow losing two lengths. c) GILDED BUTTERFLY (S Khumalo) was slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey M Yeni's (MELECH) crop was accidentally struck from his grasp by Jockey K Matsunyane (INDLAMU) in the concluding stages. b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to OCEAN WARRIOR, 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 and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 14 July 2023 to 20 July 2023. OCEAN WARRIOR may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer J J van Vuuren was advised. c) MELECH (M Yeni), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer R R Magner advised (LK). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) PEACH DAIQUIRI: Jockey L Mxothwa weighed out at 55,9kg, 1,5kg over the carded weight of which 1kg was declared. b) OCEAN WARRIOR: Jockey J P van der Merwe weighed out at 52,9kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) INDLAMU scalp wound left hind. SCRATCHED: a) OUTOFTHEDARKNESS change of venue. Advised 13 July 2023 at 08H19. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.