Race 8: RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MIDDLE STAKES (For horses with nett rating of 101 and below)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 23 January 2024 | 16:25
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R135,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Bon Vivant | 3 b. f | 58.5kg | 6 | Mr S Khumalo | - | - | 96 | 8/1 |
| - | Smith And Wesson | 2 b. c | 56.0kg | 9 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 73 | 10/1 |
| 1st | Bard Of Avon | 3 ch. g | 58.0kg (62.0) | 5 | Mr T J Mayhew | - | 100 | 105 | 8/1 |
| 2nd | Karangetang | 2 ch. c | 62.0kg | 7 | Mr G J Lerena | 1.4 | 100 | 95 | 5/1 |
| 3rd | Moonshiningthrough | 3 b. f | 60.5kg | 8 | Mr C Zackey | 1.5 | 101 | 96 | 3/1 |
| 4 | Ice Star TF | 2 b. f | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr D W Schwarz | 2.75 | 99 | 112 | 9/4 |
| 5 | Qhawe Lami | 4 ch. g | 56.0kg | 3 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.25 | 96 | 80 | 14/1 |
| 5 | Wind Water | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr Serino Moodley | 3.25 | 91 | 89 | 14/1 |
| 7 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 3 b. c | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr K G Steyn | 4.5 | 87 | 81 | 25/2 |
| 8 | Winter Path | 2 b. f | 50.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.0 | 79 | 79 | 14/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
55.97s
Total Pool
R955,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bard Of Avon | 1 | 100 | 105 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Karangetang | 2 | 100 | 95 | -1 | -4 | |
| Moonshiningthrough | 3 | 101 | 96 | -1 | -4 | |
| Ice Star | 4 | 99 | 112 | -1 | + 14 | |
| Qhawe Lami | 5 | 96 | 80 | -2 | -14 | |
| Wind Water | 5 | 91 | 89 | -2 | ||
| Ragnar Lothbrok | 7 | 87 | 81 | -2 | -4 | |
| Winter Path | 8 | 79 | 79 | 0 | -2 | + 2 |
| Bon Vivant | None | - | 96 | - | -193 | - |
| Smith And Wesson | None | - | 73 | - | -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) WIND WATER (S Moodley) and RAGNAR LOTHBROK (K Steyn) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey P Mxoli reported that WINTER PATH made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. b) BARD OF AVON (*T Mayhew), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer C Botha, acting on behalf of Trainer R R Magner, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) RAGNAR LOTHBROK raced equipped with blinkers (declared 22 January 2024 at 12H31). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) WINTER PATH abnormal respiratory noise and fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) BON VIVANT coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) SMITH AND WESSON not striding out behind (NHA / 16H22) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 10/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.