Race 3: WWW.TAB4RACING.COM MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden F & M. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 14 December 2023 | 13:30
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R95,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Slanj A Va | 3 gr. f | 59.0kg | 12 | - | - | - | 50 | 100/1 |
| - | Kiss Of Fire | 5 b. m | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr J R Syster | - | - | 68 | 100/1 |
| 1st | Life Lesson | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | - | 69 | 49 | 7/2 |
| 2nd | Sylvan Lady | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr K A Brewer | 2.5 | - | 70 | 11/2 |
| 3rd | Arctic Vixen | 2 ch. f | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr D W Schwarz | 3.0 | 50 | 66 | 50/1 |
| 4 | More Than All TF | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | 3.75 | - | 58 | 2/1 |
| 5 | Say It With Roses | 3 b. f | 57.5kg (59.0) | 3 | Mr D B Geerthsen | 4.0 | - | 77 | 33/1 |
| 6 | Duchess Of Seville | 4 b. f | 59.0kg | 9 | Mr K Matsunyane | 4.5 | - | 53 | 25/2 |
| 7 | Like A Butterfly | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | 5.25 | - | 54 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Lancaster Rain | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr C Zackey | 7.0 | - | 62 | 7/1 |
| 9 | Dee Day | 4 b. f | 59.0kg | 10 | Mr P Mxoli | 10.25 | 68 | 53 | 14/1 |
| 10 | Despina | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr J Gates | 24.0 | - | - | 66/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
89.75s
Average Time
88.81s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R820,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Lesson | 1 | 69 | 49 | + 7 | -27 | |
| Sylvan Lady | 2 | - | 70 | - | + 20 | - |
| Arctic Vixen | 3 | 50 | 66 | -2 | + 18 | |
| More Than All | 4 | - | 58 | - | + 2 | - |
| Say It With Roses | 5 | - | 77 | - | 0 | - |
| Duchess Of Seville | 6 | - | 53 | - | -2 | - |
| Like A Butterfly | 7 | - | 54 | - | -4 | - |
| Lancaster Rain | 8 | - | 62 | - | -6 | - |
| Dee Day | 9 | 68 | 53 | -4 | -11 | |
| Despina | 10 | - | - | - | -10 | - |
| Slanj A Va | None | - | 50 | - | -188 | - |
| Kiss Of Fire | None | - | 68 | - | -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) KISS OF FIRE (J R Syster) refused to load. The starting stall certificate for this filly has been withdrawn. Trainer P P Labuschagne was advised (GT). b) LIFE LESSON (M Yeni) was stubborn loading. c) MORE THAN ALL (C Habib) jumped outwards sharply leaving the stalls. d) SAY IT WITH ROSES (*D B Geerthsen) and SYLVAN LADY (K A Brewer) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) MORE THAN ALL (C Habib) over-raced in the early and middle stages. b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to KISS OF FIRE, this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 15 December 2023 to 21 December 2023. KISS OF FIRE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer P P Labuschagne was advised. c) LIFE LESSON (M Yeni), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee P de Palma, acting on behalf of Trainer S J Gray, was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) SYLVAN LADY new ownership: Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd Yellow, colours: Yellow, fuchsia stripe, halved sleeves, yellow cap (Sold with engagement). b) KISS OF FIRE was carded to race with a cornell collar (declared 7 December 2023). c) DESPINA raced equipped with alumites in front and unshod behind (declared 11 December 2023 at 14H45). d) LANCASTER RAIN raced equipped with a compression mask (declared 13 December 2023 at 09H28). e) LIKE A BUTTERFLY raced with a tongue tie on (declared 13 December 2023 at 17H54). f) LIFE LESSON raced without blinkers (declared 14 December 2023 at 08H20). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) DESPINA blowing post race b) LIKE A BUTTERFLY fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) SLANJ A VA elevated temperature (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) KISS OF FIRE refused to load (NHA / 13H33) Betting 100/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.