Race 7: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 22 AUGUST MR 88 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 17 August 2023 | 15:55
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R85,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:12.0 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Vitellius | 5 b. g | 55.0kg | 4 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 73 | 9/2 |
| 1st | Funky Music | 4 b. g | 55.5kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 79 | 83 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Scallywag TF | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr D W Schwarz | 1.0 | 89 | 97 | 33/10 |
| 3rd | Arividicio | 5 b. g | 57.0kg | 4 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 3.0 | 83 | 50 | 8/1 |
| 4 | Castle Corner | 4 b. g | 53.0kg | 3 | Mr J R Syster | 3.25 | 74 | 72 | 20/1 |
| 5 | Kotinos | 3 ch. g | 56.5kg | 8 | Mr R Danielson | 4.5 | 81 | 59 | 13/2 |
| 6 | Mardi Gras | 7 gr. g | 60.0kg (62.5) | 5 | Mr S Sosibo | 5.75 | 93 | 83 | 25/1 |
| 7 | Johnny Dogs | 2 ch. g | 55.5kg | 9 | Mr C R Maujean | 6.25 | 80 | 67 | 25/2 |
| 8 | Fostinovo | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr G J Lerena | 7.25 | 89 | 80 | 6/1 |
| 9 | Barneys Pride | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 8.5 | 82 | 76 | 8/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
88.06s
Average Time
86.06s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R575,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Music | 1 | 79 | 83 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Scallywag | 2 | 89 | 97 | -1 | + 9 | |
| Arividicio | 3 | 83 | 50 | -2 | -31 | |
| Castle Corner | 4 | 74 | 72 | -2 | ||
| Kotinos | 5 | 81 | 59 | -2 | -20 | |
| Mardi Gras | 6 | 93 | 83 | -2 | -8 | |
| Johnny Dogs | 7 | 80 | 67 | -3 | -10 | |
| Fostinovo | 8 | 89 | 80 | -3 | -6 | |
| Barneys Pride | 9 | 82 | 76 | -3 | -3 | |
| Vitellius | None | - | 73 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) BARNEYS PRIDE (M Yeni) over-raced in the early and middle stages. b) SCALLYWAG (D Schwarz) hung in in the concluding stages. c) Jockey G Lerena reported that FOSTINOVO was blowing heavily post race. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) FUNKY MUSIC (P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee C Jena was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) CASTLE CORNER raced without blinkers (declared 15 August 2023 at 16H04). b) JOHNNY DOGS raced without pacifiers (declared 17 August 2023 at 07H20). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) FOSTINOVO examined post race, nothing obvious detected. SCRATCHED: a) VITELLIUS coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.