Race 8: CATCH LADY DU 25 NOVEMBER MR 101 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 23 November 2023 | 16:30
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R150,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.0 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Val d'Orcia | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr S Khumalo | - | 101 | 105 | 7/1 |
| 2nd | Tulip Tree | 2 b. f | 57.5kg (59.0) | 7 | Mr S Sosibo | 0.05 | 99 | 96 | 40/1 |
| 3rd | Aussenkehr | 2 ch. c | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr C J Habib | 1.75 | 101 | 79 | 6/1 |
| 4 | Paisley Park | 4 b. g | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr P Mxoli | 1.95 | 99 | 91 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Black Egret TF | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr M A Yeni | 2.0 | 97 | 90 | 5/2 |
| 6 | Argo Alley | 2 ch. c | 56.5kg | 5 | Mr J P van der Merwe | 4.25 | 94 | 110 | 25/2 |
| 7 | Midnight Gem | 4 b. f | 56.0kg | 2 | Mr D W Schwarz | 4.3 | 93 | 81 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Bold Act | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 10 | Mr K Matsunyane | 5.0 | 98 | 77 | 33/1 |
| 9 | Power Broker | 2 b. c | 51.0kg (55.0) | 4 | Mr N Nastili | 5.25 | 91 | 102 | 28/10 |
| 10 | Super Awesome | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 8 | Mr K A Brewer | 15.5 | 91 | 79 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
69.06s
Average Time
69.06s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R920,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val d'Orcia | 1 | 101 | 105 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Tulip Tree | 2 | 99 | 96 | -1 | -2 | |
| Aussenkehr | 3 | 101 | 79 | -1 | -21 | |
| Paisley Park | 4 | 99 | 91 | -1 | -7 | |
| Black Egret | 5 | 97 | 90 | -1 | -6 | |
| Argo Alley | 6 | 94 | 110 | -2 | + 18 | |
| Midnight Gem | 7 | 93 | 81 | -2 | -10 | |
| Bold Act | 8 | 98 | 77 | -2 | -19 | |
| Power Broker | 9 | 91 | 102 | -2 | + 13 | |
| Super Awesome | 10 | 91 | 79 | -6 | -6 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) MIDNIGHT GEM (D Schwarz) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) ARGO ALLEY (C Zackey) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. c) PAISLEY PARK (P Mxoli) was slow losing two lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey M Yeni reported the saddle on BLACK EGRET slipped back in running. This was confirmed by the patrol footage. b) Jockey K Matsunyane reported that BOLD ACT did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. c) Jockey C Zackey reported that ARGO ALLEY did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Jockey D Schwarz reported that he felt something amiss with MIDNIGHT GEM in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. e) VAL D'ORCIA (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) POWER BROKER was ridden by Apprentice N Nastili (declared 23 November 2023 at 07H41). b) ARGO ALLEY was ridden by Jockey J P van der Merwe (declared 23 November 2023 at 15H05). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) MIDNIGHT GEM raced without blinkers (declared 19 November 2023 at 09H10). b) VAL D'ORCIA raced equipped with blinkers (declared 23 November 2023 at 08H27). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BOLD ACT examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) ARGO ALLEY examined post race, nothing obvious detected. c) MIDNIGHT GEM examined post race, nothing obvious detected. d) POWER BROKER mild post race distress. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.