Race 7: RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION FM 89 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 01 February 2024 | 16:05
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R110,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Whirlybird | 2 b. f | 56.5kg | 5 | - | - | - | 73 | 14/1 |
| 1st | Midnight Gem | 4 b. f | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr D W Schwarz | - | 85 | 81 | 20/1 |
| 2nd | Callmewhenuneedme | 4 b. f | 59.5kg | 5 | Mr P Mxoli | 0.5 | 94 | 97 | 11/2 |
| 3rd | Alabama Anna | 6 b. m | 54.5kg | 8 | Mr K Matsunyane | 0.9 | 78 | 73 | 7/1 |
| 4 | Platina Princess | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 2.25 | 95 | 94 | 6/1 |
| 5 | Lucy In The Sky | 4 b. f | 56.5kg | 6 | Mr G J Lerena | 2.75 | 82 | 74 | 6/1 |
| 6 | Runway Bomb | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | 4.5 | 93 | 86 | 7/2 |
| 7 | Second Breath | 2 b. f | 59.5kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 5.5 | 88 | 79 | 20/1 |
| 8 | Sigrid Swing TF | 4 b. f | 56.0kg | 3 | Mr Wesley Marwing | 7.25 | 87 | 70 | 7/2 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
68.2s
Total Pool
R805,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Gem | 1 | 85 | 81 | + 7 | -11 | |
| Callmewhenuneedme | 2 | 94 | 97 | -1 | + 4 | |
| Alabama Anna | 3 | 78 | 73 | -1 | -4 | |
| Platina Princess | 4 | 95 | 94 | -1 | ||
| Lucy In The Sky | 5 | 82 | 74 | -1 | -7 | |
| Runway Bomb | 6 | 93 | 86 | -2 | -5 | |
| Second Breath | 7 | 88 | 79 | -2 | -7 | |
| Sigrid Swing | 8 | 87 | 70 | -3 | -14 | |
| Whirlybird | 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) PLATINA PRINCESS (M Yeni) and SIGRID SWING (Wes Marwing) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, CALLMEWHENUNEEDME (P Mxoli) clipped the heels of LUCY IN THE SKY (G Lerena), which rolled in marginally. b) Jockey M Yeni, the rider of PLATINA PRINCESS, accidentally dropped his crop at the 250m. c) Jockey C Habib reported that RUNWAY BOMB made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) Jockey M Yeni reported that he felt something amiss with PLATINA PRINCESS in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) Jockey Wes Marwing reported that SIGRID SWING took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. f) MIDNIGHT GEM (D Schwarz), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P P Labuschagne advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) ALABAMA ANNA was ridden by Jockey K Matsunyane (declared 1 February 2024 at 09H03). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PLATINA PRINCESS not striding out right hind. b) RUNWAY BOMB abnormal respiratory noise. c) SIGRID SWING coughing post race. d) LUCY IN THE SKY mild post race distress. SCRATCHED: a) WHIRLYBIRD retired. Advised 1 February 2024 at 07H15. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.