Race 3: TAB TELEBET 0861 000 822 FM 72 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 28 December 2023 | 13:30
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R85,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:6.0
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Grape Shot | 2 b. f | 59.5kg | 12 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | 69 | 8/1 |
| - | Dakota Cat | 2 b. f | 60.5kg | 5 | Mr D W Schwarz | - | - | 61 | 25/1 |
| 1st | Nettleton TF | 3 ch. f | 59.0kg | 8 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 70 | 100 | 5/2 |
| 2nd | Sigrid Swing | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr Wesley Marwing | 0.25 | 80 | 70 | 5/1 |
| 3rd | Smelting | 7 b. m | 51.0kg (52.0) | 1 | Mr S Sosibo | 1.25 | 50 | 52 | 50/1 |
| 4 | Cerulean Dancer | 2 b. f | 54.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.25 | 60 | 71 | 11/2 |
| 5 | Miss Shaivi | 4 b. f | 59.5kg | 9 | Mr C J Habib | 4.5 | 79 | 68 | 10/1 |
| 6 | Mix The Magic | 3 ch. f | 54.0kg | 3 | Mr J Gates | 4.55 | 60 | 52 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Queen Of Gaul | 2 ch. f | 57.0kg | 5 | Mr D de Gouveia | 4.75 | 66 | 66 | 20/1 |
| 8 | Golden Aspen | 6 b. m | 55.0kg (59.0) | 7 | Mr T J Mayhew | 5.5 | 70 | 66 | 8/1 |
| 9 | Run For Isla | 3 ch. f | 54.5kg | 6 | Mr P Mxoli | 8.0 | 61 | 58 | 11/2 |
| 10 | World Heritage | 2 b. f | 53.0kg (54.5) | 2 | Mr D B Geerthsen | 25.0 | 61 | 55 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
70.68s
Average Time
69.7s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R805,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton | 1 | 70 | 100 | + 7 | + 23 | |
| Sigrid Swing | 2 | 80 | 70 | -1 | -9 | |
| Smelting | 3 | 50 | 52 | -1 | + 3 | |
| Cerulean Dancer | 4 | 60 | 71 | -2 | + 13 | |
| Miss Shaivi | 5 | 79 | 68 | -2 | -9 | |
| Mix The Magic | 6 | 60 | 52 | -2 | -6 | |
| Queen Of Gaul | 7 | 66 | 66 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Golden Aspen | 8 | 70 | 66 | -2 | -2 | |
| Run For Isla | 9 | 61 | 58 | -3 | ||
| World Heritage | 10 | 61 | 55 | -9 | + 3 | |
| Grape Shot | None | - | 69 | - | -188 | - |
| Dakota Cat | 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) NETTLETON (G Lerena) was stubborn loading. b) CERULEAN DANCER (M Yeni) was restless in the stalls. c) GOLDEN ASPEN (*T Mayhew) was slow losing three lengths. Trainer C Spies was advised to reschool this mare prior to her next engagement (GT). d) QUEEN OF GAUL (D De Gouveia) stood losing many lengths. The starting stall certificate for this filly has been withdrawn. Assistant Trainer P D Lhamini, acting on behalf of Trainer M F de Kock, was advised (GT). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) QUEEN OF GAUL (D De Gouveia) hung in from the 300m. b) WORLD HERITAGE (*D B Geerthsen) commenced to give ground to the field from the 250m. c) Jockey P Mxoli reported that RUN FOR ISLA did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this mare. d) In view of the Starter's report with regard to QUEEN OF GAUL, 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: 29 December 2023 to 4 January 2024. QUEEN OF GAUL may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Assistant Trainer P D Lhamini, acting on behalf of Trainer M F de Kock, was advised. e) NETTLETON (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J J van Vuuren advised (LK). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) SMELTING: Apprentice S Sosibo weighed out at 51,8kg, only claiming 0,5kg of his 1.5kg apprentice allowance as declared. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) GOLDEN ASPEN raced without a compression mask (declared 21 December 2023 at 07H45). b) QUEEN OF GAUL raced equipped with blinkers (declared 27 December 2023 at 09H56). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) RUN FOR ISLA not striding out right hind. SCRATCHED: a) DAKOTA CAT temperature (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) GRAPE SHOT off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.