Race 5: BETWAY BOOST FM 87 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 21 September 2023 | 14:40
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R85,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:8.5 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:11.5 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Back To The Future | 2 b. f | 52.5kg | 3 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | 74 | 25/1 |
| - | Elemental Force | 2 b. f | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr M K Katjedi | - | - | 78 | 7/1 |
| - | Light Of Day | 5 b. m | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr Wesley Marwing | - | - | 61 | 14/1 |
| 1st | Key Element TF | 4 b. f | 54.0kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 92 | 92 | 9/4 |
| 2nd | I Am Regal | 5 b. m | 53.5kg (55.0) | 7 | Mr S Sosibo | 0.1 | 78 | 75 | 9/2 |
| 3rd | Lady Calavera | 4 b. f | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr D W Schwarz | 2.75 | 80 | 81 | 8/1 |
| 4 | Midnight Crystal | 2 b. f | 53.5kg (56.0) | 6 | Mr D B Geerthsen | 5.25 | 80 | 66 | 14/1 |
| 5 | Ballroom Bliss | 4 b. f | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 5.75 | 82 | 84 | 4/1 |
| 6 | Avoontoast | 5 b. m | 58.5kg | 2 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 7.25 | 85 | 86 | 9/2 |
| 7 | Queen Of Smoke | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | 13.75 | 88 | 74 | 14/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
98.36s
Average Time
94.9s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R650,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Element | 1 | 92 | 92 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| I Am Regal | 2 | 78 | 75 | -1 | -2 | |
| Lady Calavera | 3 | 80 | 81 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Midnight Crystal | 4 | 80 | 66 | -2 | -12 | |
| Ballroom Bliss | 5 | 82 | 84 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Avoontoast | 6 | 85 | 86 | -3 | + 4 | |
| Queen Of Smoke | 7 | 88 | 74 | -5 | -9 | |
| Back To The Future | None | - | 74 | - | -188 | - |
| Elemental Force | None | - | 78 | - | -188 | - |
| Light Of Day | None | - | 61 | - | -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) AVOONTOAST (M van Rensburg) was slow losing two lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey C Habib reported that QUEEN OF SMOKE took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. b) Jockey M van Rensburg reported that AVOONTOAST did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. c) KEY ELEMENT (P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P F Matchett advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) AVOONTOAST was ridden by Jockey M van Rensburg (declared 21 September 2023 at 08H17). Stipes permission. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) LADY CALAVERA raced with a cornell collar (declared 9 January 2023). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) QUEEN OF SMOKE examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) AVOONTOAST not striding out right front. SCRATCHED: a) LIGHT OF DAY off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) BACK TO THE FUTURE off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) ELEMENTAL FORCE elevated temperature (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.