Race 2: BOOK A TABLE CALL 011 681 1796 MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 21 December 2023 | 13:10
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | American Spirit | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 14 | - | - | - | 48 | - |
| - | Ragamuffin | 2 b. g | 59.0kg | 17 | Mr M K Katjedi | - | - | 45 | 125/1 |
| 1st | Majestic Palace | 3 gr. c | 59.0kg | 15 | Mr S Khumalo | - | - | 90 | 25/1 |
| 2nd | Master Christmas TF | 4 b. g | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr C Zackey | 0.9 | 79 | 94 | 9/4 |
| 3rd | Officer In Command | 4 ch. g | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr K Matsunyane | 1.6 | 76 | 86 | 2/1 |
| 3rd | Rock Of Bismantova | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | 1.6 | 74 | 80 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Eiger Sanction | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 14 | Mr M A Yeni | 5.75 | 76 | 79 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Commander Of All | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 13 | Mr B Nyawo | 6.75 | 75 | 56 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Nkandla Gold | 4 ch. g | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr N Klink | 10.25 | 64 | 63 | 100/1 |
| 8 | Williamson | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr D W Schwarz | 11.5 | 62 | 62 | 25/1 |
| 9 | Dream State | 2 b. g | 59.0kg | 11 | Mr P Mxoli | 12.75 | 63 | 58 | 80/1 |
| 10 | Kamala Hill | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 10 | Mr C J Habib | 15.5 | - | 39 | 50/1 |
| 11 | Global Reef | 3 b. c | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr C R Maujean | 17.75 | - | 68 | 15/2 |
| 12 | Phala Millions | 4 b. g | 59.0kg | 1 | Mr K A Brewer | 23.25 | - | 66 | 150/1 |
| 13 | Royal Albert | 3 ch. c | 59.0kg | 12 | Mr J Gates | 27.75 | 59 | 56 | 125/1 |
| 14 | Notarbartolo | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 9 | Mr J R Syster | 28.25 | - | - | 50/1 |
| 15 | Mister Monk | 3 b. g | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr Wesley Marwing | 28.75 | - | - | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
96.1s
Average Time
97.02s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R785,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Palace | 1 | - | 90 | - | + 25 | - |
| Master Christmas | 2 | 79 | 94 | -1 | + 16 | |
| Officer In Command | 3 | 76 | 86 | -1 | + 11 | |
| Rock Of Bismantova | 3 | 74 | 80 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Eiger Sanction | 5 | 76 | 79 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Commander Of All | 6 | 75 | 56 | -3 | -16 | |
| Nkandla Gold | 7 | 64 | 63 | -4 | + 3 | |
| Williamson | 8 | 62 | 62 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Dream State | 9 | 63 | 58 | -5 | ||
| Kamala Hill | 10 | - | 39 | - | -15 | - |
| Global Reef | 11 | - | 68 | - | -17 | - |
| Phala Millions | 12 | - | 66 | - | -19 | - |
| Royal Albert | 13 | 59 | 56 | -10 | + 7 | |
| Notarbartolo | 14 | - | - | - | -23 | - |
| Mister Monk | 15 | - | - | - | -25 | - |
| American Spirit | None | - | 48 | - | -193 | - |
| Ragamuffin | None | - | 45 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) RAGAMUFFIN (*M K Katjedi) refused to load. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer F Bronkhorst to be advised (GT). b) MASTER CHRISTMAS (C Zackey) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. c) COMMANDER OF ALL (B Nyawo) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. d) NOTARBARTOLO (J R Syster) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. e) NKANDLA GOLD (N Klink) jumped awkwardly losing two lengths. f) ROCK OF BISMANTOVA (G Lerena) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Leaving the 500m, MASTER CHRISTMAS (C Zackey) was carried in by EIGER SANCTION (M Yeni), which rolled in. Thereafter, EIGER SANCTION (M Yeni) was bumped out by MASTER CHRISTMAS (C Zackey), which was directed outwards to avoid the heels of MAJESTIC PALACE (S Khumalo), which hung in throughout. Jockey C Zackey (MASTER CHRISTMAS) appeared before the Board and was advised to take more care when shifting ground in races. b) Shortly before the finish line, ROCK OF BISMANTOVA (G Lerena) was awkwardly placed on the heels of MAJESTIC PALACE (S Khumalo), which hung in. As a consequence of this, Jockey G Lerena was unable to ride ROCK OF BISMANTOVA out to the end of the race. c) Jockey N Klink reported that he felt something amiss with NKANDLA GOLD in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) In view of the Starter's report with regard to RAGAMUFFIN, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 22 December 2023 to 28 December 2023. RAGAMUFFIN may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer F Bronkhorst to be advised. e) MAJESTIC PALACE (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee J Azzie, acting on behalf of Trainers M/A Azzie, was advised (LK). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) RAGAMUFFIN was carded to be ridden by Apprentice M K Katjedi (declared 21 December 2023 at 08H26). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) MASTER CHRISTMAS raced equipped with blinkers and without cheek pieces (declared 20 December 2023 at 05H25). b) COMMANDER OF ALL raced equipped with alumites (declared 20 December 2023 at 18H44). c) ROYAL ALBERT raced with a tongue tie on and without blinkers (declared 21 December 2023 at 08H42). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) NKANDLA GOLD examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) WILLIAMSON lame right front. Specimens collected for analysis. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. c) MASTER CHRISTMAS abrasions right hind. d) ROYAL ALBERT fatigued. e) GLOBAL REEF blowing post race. f) KAMALA HILL abrasions left hind. SCRATCHED: a) AMERICAN SPIRIT change of stable. Advised 18 December 2023 at 07H39. b) RAGAMUFFIN refused to load (NHA / 13H13) Betting 125/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.