Race 5: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 FM 92 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 04 April 2024 | 14:20
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:12.5 3yrs:2.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Eternal Life | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr M K Katjedi | - | - | 88 | 100/1 |
| 1st | Platina Princess | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 9 | Mr M A Yeni | - | 93 | 94 | 5/1 |
| 2nd | Soldier's Eye | 4 b. f | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr S Khumalo | 0.25 | 93 | 94 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Alabama Anna TF | 6 b. m | 55.0kg | 1 | Mr K A Brewer | 1.5 | 82 | 73 | 5/2 |
| 4 | Cape Lights | 5 b. m | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr K Matsunyane | 2.25 | 92 | 74 | 16/1 |
| 5 | Gimmealight | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | 2.45 | 81 | 77 | 10/1 |
| 6 | National Star | 2 b. f | 53.0kg | 6 | Mr S Sosibo | 2.95 | 78 | 75 | 40/1 |
| 7 | Elegant Ice | 4 ch. f | 59.5kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | 3.7 | 96 | 108 | 3/1 |
| 8 | Lucy In The Sky | 4 b. f | 50.0kg (54.0) | 2 | Mr N Nastili | 6.95 | 80 | 74 | 7/1 |
| 9 | Bold Act | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 5 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 11.7 | 86 | 77 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
87.25s
Average Time
86.06s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R880,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platina Princess | 1 | 93 | 94 | + 7 | -6 | |
| Soldier's Eye | 2 | 93 | 94 | -1 | + 2 | |
| Alabama Anna | 3 | 82 | 73 | -1 | -8 | |
| Cape Lights | 4 | 92 | 74 | -1 | -17 | |
| Gimmealight | 5 | 81 | 77 | -1 | -3 | |
| National Star | 6 | 78 | 75 | -1 | -2 | |
| Elegant Ice | 7 | 96 | 108 | -2 | + 14 | |
| Lucy In The Sky | 8 | 80 | 74 | -3 | -3 | |
| Bold Act | 9 | 86 | 77 | -4 | -5 | |
| Eternal Life | None | - | 88 | - | -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) ETERNAL LIFE (*M K Katjedi) refused to load. The starting stall certificate for this mare has been withdrawn. Trainer C J Lensley was advised (GT). b) NATIONAL STAR (*S Sosibo) was slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) An inquiry will be opened to establish why CAPE LIGHTS (K Matsunyane) made contact with the inside running rail at approximately the 1200m. b) Approaching the 1000m, PLATINA PRINCESS (M Yeni), which rolled out, was steadied, and directed inwards to avoid the heels of LUCY IN THE SKY (*N Nastili). c) SOLDIER'S EYE (S Khumalo) was baulked from the 400m to the 200m and thereafter was directed inwards to continue its run. d) In view of the Starter's report with regard to ETERNAL LIFE, this mare's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 5 April 2024 to 11 April 2024. ETERNAL LIFE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer C J Lensley was advised. e) PLATINA PRINCESS (M Yeni), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer P D Lhamini, acting on behalf of Trainer M F de Kock, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) LUCY IN THE SKY merit rating 80, mass 54kg (winner, Vaal Racecourse, 28 March 2024). b) ETERNAL LIFE was carded to race equipped with a compression mask (declared 1 April 2024 at 09H01). c) NATIONAL STAR raced without blinkers (declared 3 April 2024 at 17H49). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ELEGANT ICE blowing post race. b) SOLDIER'S EYE abnormal respiratory noise. c) NATIONAL STAR spread its right front shoe in running. SCRATCHED: a) ETERNAL LIFE refused to load (NHA / 14H23) Betting 100/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.