Race 5: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 07 March 2024 | 14:35
Distance:
2400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Leeson | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 9 | Mr D de Gouveia | - | - | 72 | 80/1 |
| - | Monsieur Chevelle | 3 b. g | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr M K Katjedi | - | - | 63 | - |
| 1st | Positive Attitude | 6 b. g | 60.5kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | - | 81 | 90 | 33/10 |
| 2nd | Out Of Your League | 5 b. g | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr D W Schwarz | 0.65 | 76 | 77 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Afraad | 8 b. g | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr R Munger | 0.75 | 78 | 79 | 25/1 |
| 4 | Fushimi Inari TF | 2 gr. g | 55.5kg (57.0) | 8 | Mr K J Lihaba | 4.0 | 84 | 53 | 2/1 |
| 5 | Namaqua Blossom | 3 ch. f | 58.5kg | 1 | Mr R Danielson | 6.5 | 78 | 75 | 13/2 |
| 6 | Ideal Future | 6 b. m | 50.0kg (54.0) | 6 | Mr N Nastili | 9.5 | 68 | 72 | 28/10 |
| 7 | Coromandel | 4 b. c | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr J Gates | 9.55 | 61 | 59 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Secret Is Ours | 4 gr. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr J H Greyling | 13.5 | 76 | 66 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
152.65s
Average Time
148.59s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,015,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Attitude | 1 | 81 | 90 | + 7 | + 2 | |
| Out Of Your League | 2 | 76 | 77 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Afraad | 3 | 78 | 79 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Fushimi Inari | 4 | 84 | 53 | -2 | -29 | |
| Namaqua Blossom | 5 | 78 | 75 | -3 | ||
| Ideal Future | 6 | 68 | 72 | -4 | + 8 | |
| Coromandel | 7 | 61 | 59 | -4 | + 2 | |
| Secret Is Ours | 8 | 76 | 66 | -5 | -5 | |
| Leeson | None | - | 72 | - | -193 | - |
| Monsieur Chevelle | None | - | 63 | - | -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) FUSHIMI INARI (*K J Lihaba) was stubborn loading and reared in the stalls. Thereafter, this gelding jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. Assistant Trainer N Titise, acting on behalf of Trainer S T Pettigrew, was advised to reschool this gelding prior to his next engagement (PHvdW). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) FUSHIMI INARI (*K J Lihaba) shifted both ways away from the crop from the 300m. b) POSITIVE ATTITUDE (C Maujean) shifted in away from the crop in the concluding stages. c) POSITIVE ATTITUDE (C Maujean), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee N Mofokeng, acting on behalf of Trainer J A Soma, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) NAMAQUA BLOSSOM was ridden by Jockey R Danielson (declared 7 March 2024 at 14H34). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) SECRET IS OURS raced equipped with blinkers and a tongue tie on (declared 4 March 2024 at 18H20). THE VETERINARY SURGEON HAD NO REPORTS. SCRATCHED: a) MONSIEUR CHEVELLE off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) LEESON lame right hind (NHA / 14H29) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 80/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.