Race 3: WWW.TAB4RACING.COM MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 20 February 2024 | 13:40
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Trombettista | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr C R Maujean | - | - | 63 | 5/1 |
| - | Big Boy Bruce | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 10 | Mr C Zackey | - | - | 76 | 6/1 |
| 1st | Great Barrier TF | 4 b. f | 57.5kg | 8 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 73 | 60 | 63/100 |
| 2nd | And Action | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 0.25 | 67 | 62 | 25/2 |
| 3rd | Blue Quartz | 4 gr. f | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 1.5 | - | 62 | 6/1 |
| 4 | Trippis Tune | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | 2.5 | 65 | 70 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Nkandla Gold | 4 ch. g | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr J H Greyling | 2.75 | 66 | 63 | 40/1 |
| 6 | High Queue | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr J R Syster | 4.75 | - | 74 | 125/1 |
| 7 | Prized Platinum | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr S Sosibo | 5.75 | 75 | 72 | 5/1 |
| 8 | Toolegittoquit | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 9 | Mr D W Schwarz | 8.0 | - | 40 | 100/1 |
| 9 | Silver Seven | 3 b. g | 56.0kg (60.0) | 3 | Mr T J Mayhew | 16.0 | - | 38 | 125/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
71.41s
Average Time
70.76s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R935,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barrier | 1 | 73 | 60 | + 7 | -20 | |
| And Action | 2 | 67 | 62 | -1 | -4 | |
| Blue Quartz | 3 | - | 62 | - | + 10 | - |
| Trippis Tune | 4 | 65 | 70 | -1 | + 6 | |
| Nkandla Gold | 5 | 66 | 63 | -1 | -2 | |
| High Queue | 6 | - | 74 | - | -7 | - |
| Prized Platinum | 7 | 75 | 72 | -2 | -1 | |
| Toolegittoquit | 8 | - | 40 | - | -11 | - |
| Silver Seven | 9 | - | 38 | - | -13 | - |
| Trombettista | None | - | 63 | - | -193 | - |
| Big Boy Bruce | None | - | 76 | - | -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) BIG BOY BRUCE refused to load. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer M N Houdalakis was advised (GT). b) BLUE QUARTZ (M Yeni) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly before the finish line, GREAT BARRIER (G Lerena), which shifted out away from the crop, and AND ACTION (K Matsunyane), which shifted in away from the crop, came together and brushed. b) In view of the Starter's report with regard to BIG BOY BRUCE, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion on two consecutive race days. Trainer M N Houdalakis was advised. c) GREAT BARRIER (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer T Dawson, acting on behalf of Trainer C Dawson, was advised (MduP). d) AND ACTION (K Matsunyane), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer S G Tarry advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) NKANDLA GOLD was ridden by J Greyling (declared 20 February 2024 at 12H05). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) GREAT BARRIER raced with a tongue tie on (declared 19 February 2024 at 09H21). b) BIG BOY BRUCE was carded to race equipped with pacifiers (declared 20 February 2024 at 08H59). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BLUE QUARTZ abnormal respiratory noise. b) TOOLEGITTOQUIT stirrup rub on the left side. SCRATCHED: a) TROMBETTISTA insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) BIG BOY BRUCE refused to load (NHA / 13H42) Betting 6/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.