Race 4: WWW.TAB4RACING.COM FM 68 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 07 December 2023 | 14:40
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:7.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:9.5 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Leonessa | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 12 | - | - | - | 56 | 40/1 |
| - | Hydrangea | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 9 | - | - | - | 59 | 25/1 |
| 1st | Azucar | 3 b. f | 48.5kg (52.5) | 1 | Mr K J Lihaba | - | 53 | 53 | 20/1 |
| 2nd | Lidl Miss Sunshine | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 10 | Mr K A Brewer | 0.75 | 62 | 62 | 8/1 |
| 3rd | Memorial Day | 2 b. f | 53.5kg | 7 | Mr C Zackey | 1.2 | 56 | 49 | 7/1 |
| 4 | Explosive Bond | 4 b. f | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 1.9 | 77 | 94 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Mighty Goddess | 2 b. f | 56.0kg | 5 | Mr Wesley Marwing | 1.95 | 61 | 73 | 7/1 |
| 6 | Ideal Future TF | 6 b. m | 56.5kg (60.5) | 3 | Mr T J Mayhew | 2.25 | 69 | 72 | 33/10 |
| 7 | Skyfull | 2 ch. f | 54.0kg | 2 | Mr M A Yeni | 2.75 | 57 | 54 | 9/2 |
| 8 | Angelofthemorning | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 6 | Mr J R Syster | 7.75 | 57 | 48 | 66/1 |
| 9 | Fasinada | 4 ch. f | 53.0kg | 8 | Mr J Gates | 11.5 | 54 | 52 | 25/2 |
| 10 | Lady Zultanite | 3 b. f | 55.0kg | 9 | Mr C R Maujean | 12.0 | 59 | 66 | 16/1 |
| 11 | Masters Queen | 3 b. f | 56.5kg | 11 | Mr J Penny | 28.0 | 61 | 56 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
114.63s
Average Time
109.64s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R790,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azucar | 1 | 53 | 53 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| Lidl Miss Sunshine | 2 | 62 | 62 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Memorial Day | 3 | 56 | 49 | -1 | -6 | |
| Explosive Bond | 4 | 77 | 94 | -1 | + 18 | |
| Mighty Goddess | 5 | 61 | 73 | -1 | + 13 | |
| Ideal Future | 6 | 69 | 72 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Skyfull | 7 | 57 | 54 | -1 | -2 | |
| Angelofthemorning | 8 | 57 | 48 | -3 | -6 | |
| Fasinada | 9 | 54 | 52 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Lady Zultanite | 10 | 59 | 66 | -5 | + 12 | |
| Masters Queen | 11 | 61 | 56 | -10 | + 5 | |
| Leonessa | None | - | 56 | - | -188 | - |
| Hydrangea | None | - | 59 | - | -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) FASINADA (J Gates) was slow losing three lengths. Trainer B Webber was advised to reschool this mare prior to her next engagement (GT). b) LADY ZULTANITE (C Maujean) and ANGELOFTHEMORNING (J R Syster) were slow losing two lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Apprentice K J Lihaba (AZUCAR) briefly lost the footing to his left-side stirrup iron leaving the stalls. b) Jockey C Zackey reported that MEMORIAL DAY made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. c) AZUCAR (*K J Lihaba), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer W Marwing, acting on behalf of Trainer W H Marwing, was advised (MS). When questioned regarding the improved performance of AZUCAR, Assistant Trainer W Marwing explained to the Board that, in his opinion, the front-running tactics in today's race better suited this mare and he has undertaken to adopt similar tactics in future. JOCKEY CHANGES: a) MEMORIAL DAY: Jockey C Zackey weighed out at 54,1kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight as declared. b) AZUCAR: Apprentice K J Lihaba weighed out at 52,3kg, only claiming 0,5kg of his 4kg apprentice allowance as declared. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) MEMORIAL DAY raced with a cornell collar (declared 17 August 2022). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MEMORIAL DAY choked up. b) MIGHTY GODDESS blowing post race. SCRATCHED: a) LEONESSA off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) HYDRANGEA off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.