Race 5: TAKE A BET WINA NUMBA NUMBA MR 90 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 28 December 2023 | 14:40
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R115,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Viva Brazil | 3 b. c | 54.0kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 94 | 4/1 |
| 1st | Mondial TF | 3 ch. c | 55.0kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | 94 | 115 | 7/2 |
| 2nd | Trois Trois Quatre | 5 b. g | 59.5kg | 7 | Mr S Khumalo | 1.5 | 90 | 87 | 33/10 |
| 3rd | Mardi Gras | 7 gr. g | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr J Gates | 1.55 | 86 | 83 | 33/1 |
| 4 | Twin Turbo | 4 b. g | 61.5kg | 4 | Mr D W Schwarz | 2.25 | 93 | 88 | 14/1 |
| 5 | Whispers Of War (AUS) | 7 ch. g | 57.5kg (59.0) | 3 | Mr S Sosibo | 3.5 | 88 | 64 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Fostinovo | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | 3.6 | 85 | 80 | 8/1 |
| 7 | George Handel | 4 b. g | 54.5kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 4.25 | 93 | 85 | 28/10 |
| 8 | Nothingelsematters | 5 b. g | 52.0kg | 8 | Mr M K Katjedi | 5.0 | 74 | 73 | 6/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
111.2s
Average Time
110.32s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R805,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondial | 1 | 94 | 115 | + 7 | + 14 | |
| Trois Trois Quatre | 2 | 90 | 87 | -1 | -2 | |
| Mardi Gras | 3 | 86 | 83 | -1 | -2 | |
| Twin Turbo | 4 | 93 | 88 | -1 | -4 | |
| Whispers Of War (AUS) | 5 | 88 | 64 | -2 | -22 | |
| Fostinovo | 6 | 85 | 80 | -2 | -3 | |
| George Handel | 7 | 93 | 85 | -2 | -6 | |
| Nothingelsematters | 8 | 74 | 73 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Viva Brazil | None | - | 94 | - | -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) MONDIAL (K Matsunyane) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) WHISPERS OF WAR (AUS) (*S Sosibo) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. c) TROIS TROIS QUATRE (S Khumalo) was slow losing two lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) MARDI GRAS (J Gates) hung in from the 250m. b) An inquiry will be opened to establish why Jockey G Lerena (FOSTINOVO) had to ease approaching the 200m. c) Jockey G Lerena reported that he felt something amiss with FOSTINOVO in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Jockey M Yeni reported that GEORGE HANDEL took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) MONDIAL (K Matsunyane), 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: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) FOSTINOVO examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) GEORGE HANDEL blowing post race. SCRATCHED: a) VIVA BRAZIL under veterinary treatment (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.