Race 6: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 NOVICE HANDICAP (Maidens & 1 time winners)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 04 April 2024 | 14:55
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R90,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Galladorn | 2 b. c | 52.5kg | 7 | - | - | - | 75 | - |
| - | Vitellius | 5 b. g | 54.5kg | 5 | - | - | - | 73 | 16/1 |
| - | Majestic Palace | 3 gr. c | 52.5kg | 9 | - | - | - | 90 | 25/1 |
| 1st | Master Christmas | 4 b. g | 56.0kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | - | 85 | 94 | 7/2 |
| 2nd | Richard The First | 2 b. c | 57.5kg (59.0) | 3 | Mr K J Lihaba | 1.0 | 91 | 87 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Mount Pilatus TF | 4 b. g | 61.5kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 1.5 | 96 | 113 | 5/2 |
| 4 | Munchkin | 5 b. g | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr K A Brewer | 2.0 | 72 | 65 | 9/2 |
| 5 | Mk's Dreams | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | 7.25 | 87 | 82 | 33/10 |
| 6 | Sacambaya | 2 b. c | 52.0kg | 6 | Mr M K Katjedi | 11.5 | 73 | 72 | 50/1 |
| 7 | Walled Garden | 4 ch. g | 52.0kg | 5 | Mr N Klink | 12.75 | 72 | 66 | 40/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
87.61s
Average Time
86.68s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R880,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Christmas | 1 | 85 | 94 | + 7 | + 2 | |
| Richard The First | 2 | 91 | 87 | -1 | -3 | |
| Mount Pilatus | 3 | 96 | 113 | -1 | + 18 | |
| Munchkin | 4 | 72 | 65 | -1 | -6 | |
| Mk's Dreams | 5 | 87 | 82 | -3 | -2 | |
| Sacambaya | 6 | 73 | 72 | -4 | + 3 | |
| Walled Garden | 7 | 72 | 66 | -5 | -1 | |
| Galladorn | None | - | 75 | - | -188 | - |
| Vitellius | None | - | 73 | - | -188 | - |
| Majestic Palace | None | - | 90 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) WALLED GARDEN (N Klink) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) RICHARD THE FIRST (*K J Lihaba) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, MASTER CHRISTMAS (C Zackey) was bumped in by WALLED GARDEN (N Klink) and clipped the heels of RICHARD THE FIRST *K J Lihaba), which jumped outwards leaving the stalls. b) MASTER CHRISTMAS (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M N Houdalakis advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) SACAMBAYA is a gelding. To be investigated. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) WALLED GARDEN abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) VITELLIUS change of track. Advised 4 April 2024 at 07H27. b) GALLADORN not striding out left fore. (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) MAJESTIC PALACE change of track. Advised 4 April 2024 at 07H45. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.