Race 8: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL WORK RIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 11 April 2024 | 16:50
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R80,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Future Africa | 2 b. c | 60.0kg | 12 | Mr P Mongqawa | - | 23 | 72 | 50/1 |
| 2nd | Douglas Dragon | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr T Matsoele | 1.25 | - | 89 | 20/1 |
| 3rd | Breath Of Magic TF | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr G F Dadamasi | 2.5 | 70 | 60 | 9/4 |
| 4 | Gamer | 4 b. c | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr A Feni | 4.75 | 61 | 65 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Global Reef | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr T Ncume | 5.5 | 66 | 68 | 17/2 |
| 6 | Chieftain's Shield | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr C Mabaya | 9.75 | - | 80 | 7/1 |
| 7 | Hat Furious | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr S Siphika | 13.25 | 68 | 53 | 14/1 |
| 8 | Gold De Grace | 4 ch. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr T Lukhele | 14.25 | - | 51 | 100/1 |
| 9 | Captain Barbosa | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 7 | Mr K Starbuck | 29.5 | 60 | 52 | 17/2 |
| 10 | Alakanani | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr J Bessel | 29.6 | - | 59 | 33/1 |
| 11 | Pike Place | 3 b. g | 58.5kg (60.0) | 10 | Mrs L Kruger | 34.1 | 63 | 57 | 4/1 |
| 12 | Mo Express | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr S Mkhumbuzi | 39.6 | - | - | 66/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
98.71s
Average Time
97.02s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R670,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Africa | 1 | 23 | 72 | + 7 | + 42 | |
| Douglas Dragon | 2 | - | 89 | - | + 20 | - |
| Breath Of Magic | 3 | 70 | 60 | -1 | -9 | |
| Gamer | 4 | 61 | 65 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Global Reef | 5 | 66 | 68 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Chieftain's Shield | 6 | - | 80 | - | -2 | - |
| Hat Furious | 7 | 68 | 53 | -5 | -10 | |
| Gold De Grace | 8 | - | 51 | - | -6 | - |
| Captain Barbosa | 9 | 60 | 52 | -10 | + 2 | |
| Alakanani | 10 | - | 59 | - | -10 | - |
| Pike Place | 11 | 63 | 57 | -10 | + 4 | |
| Mo Express | 12 | - | - | - | -14 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) GOLD DE GRACE (+T Lukhele) was stubborn loading. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer C I Jonker was advised (JB). b) CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD (+C Mabaya) was stubborn loading. Assistant Trainer W Masawi, acting on behalf of Trainer M F de Kock, was advised to reschool this gelding prior to his next engagement (JB). c) MO EXPRESS (+S Mkhumbuzi) was stubborn loading. Trainer J A Visser was advised to reschool this colt prior to his next engagement (JB). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, Work Rider L Kruger (PIKE PLACE) made an adjustment to her left-side stirrup iron. Thereafter, this gelding failed to muster speed and raced detached from the field throughout. Work Rider L Kruger reported that PIKE PLACE took no interest in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. b) Work Rider T Ncume was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he, as the rider of GLOBAL REEF, misused his crop by striking this gelding more than twelve times (14) which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race. Work Rider T Ncume signed an Admission of Guilt and is suspended from riding in two (2) Work Rider races. Suspension date: 25 April 2024 and one other Work Rider race (to be advised). c) Work Rider P Mongqawa was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he, as the rider of FUTURE AFRICA, misused his crop by striking this gelding more than twelve times (15) which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race. The second contravention of this Rule on the day. Work Rider P Mongqawa signed an Admission of Guilt and is suspended from riding in four (4) Work Rider races. Suspension dates: To be advised. d) In view of the Starter's report with regard to GOLD DE GRACE, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 12 April 2024 to 18 April 2024. GOLD DE GRACE may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer C I Jonker was advised. e) FUTURE AFRICA (+P Mongqawa), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer P A Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised (MS). WORK RIDER CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) MO EXPRESS raced equipped with alumites in front and unshod behind (declared 7 April 2024 at 12H14). b) ALAKANANI raced with a tongue tie on (declared 11 April 2024 at 07H50). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PIKE PLACE examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) FUTURE AFRICA abrasion left front. c) CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD fatigued. Race 8 contd. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.