Race 4: WWW.TAB4RACING.COM GRADUATION PLATE (For 1 & 2 Time Winners & Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 28 December 2023 | 14:05
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R110,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Time Fo Orchids TF | 5 b. m | 55.0kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | - | 90 | 109 | 13/10 |
| 2nd | Linkin Navigator | 2 gr. g | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.25 | 85 | 77 | 20/1 |
| 3rd | Axel Collins | 5 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr J Gates | 6.0 | 71 | 55 | 25/1 |
| 4 | Red Hot Rose | 2 b. f | 55.0kg (54.5) | 8 | Mr D de Gouveia | 6.05 | 101 | 88 | 5/1 |
| 5 | Dr Faustus | 2 b. g | 57.5kg | 7 | Mr R Danielson | 7.25 | 92 | 78 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Ethanator | 2 b. c | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr C J Habib | 8.0 | 84 | 82 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Chocolate Bomb | 2 b. g | 59.5kg | 2 | Mr G J Lerena | 10.25 | 93 | 82 | 7/2 |
| 8 | Super Awesome | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 3 | Mr D W Schwarz | 12.0 | 91 | 79 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
57.34s
Average Time
56.65s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R805,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Fo Orchids | 1 | 90 | 109 | + 7 | + 12 | |
| Linkin Navigator | 2 | 85 | 77 | -2 | -6 | |
| Axel Collins | 3 | 71 | 55 | -3 | -13 | |
| Red Hot Rose | 4 | 101 | 88 | -3 | -10 | |
| Dr Faustus | 5 | 92 | 78 | -3 | -11 | |
| Ethanator | 6 | 84 | 82 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Chocolate Bomb | 7 | 93 | 82 | -4 | -7 | |
| Super Awesome | 8 | 91 | 79 | -5 | -7 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) SUPER AWESOME (D Schwarz) was stubborn loading. b) ETHANATOR (C Habib) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) AXEL COLLINS (J Gates) hung in throughout. b) DR FAUSTUS (R Danielson) hung in from the 200m. c) Jockey D Schwarz reported that SUPER AWESOME took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Jockey C Habib reported that ETHANATOR changed stride continually in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) TIME FO ORCHIDS (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J J van Vuuren advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) DR FAUSTUS was ridden by Jockey R Danielson (declared 28 December 2023 at 08H27). b) RED HOT ROSE: Jockey D De Gouveia weighed out at 55,3kg, 0,5kg over the carded weight. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SUPER AWESOME not striding out right front. b) ETHANATOR examined post race, nothing obvious detected. c) DR FAUSTUS abnormal respiratory noise. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.