Race 7: RACING TODAY MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | 16:05
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Majestic Palace | 3 gr. c | 56.5kg | 1 | Mr C Zackey | - | 78 | 90 | 25/2 |
| 2nd | Golden Pavilion | 2 gr. c | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr D de Gouveia | 1.75 | 79 | 95 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Leeson | 3 b. g | 57.5kg | 9 | Mr M K Katjedi | 1.95 | 75 | 72 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Two Miles West | 3 b. g | 57.5kg (59.0) | 5 | Miss R A Venniker | 2.45 | 83 | 93 | 7/2 |
| 5 | Fostinovo TF | 3 b. g | 62.0kg | 2 | Mr G J Lerena | 2.95 | 84 | 80 | 28/10 |
| 6 | Romeo's Magic | 7 ch. g | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.15 | 72 | 73 | 25/1 |
| 7 | King's Express | 3 b. g | 58.5kg (62.5) | 7 | Mr N Nastili | 8.65 | 85 | 102 | 28/10 |
| 8 | Black Lightning | 2 b. g | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr S Khumalo | 12.9 | 78 | 64 | 16/1 |
| 9 | Guardia Regine | 3 b. c | 54.5kg | 3 | Mr K Matsunyane | 99.99 | 74 | 67 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
95.97s
Average Time
96.68s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R815,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Palace | 1 | 78 | 90 | + 7 | + 5 | |
| Golden Pavilion | 2 | 79 | 95 | -1 | + 17 | |
| Leeson | 3 | 75 | 72 | -1 | -2 | |
| Two Miles West | 4 | 83 | 93 | -1 | + 11 | |
| Fostinovo | 5 | 84 | 80 | -1 | -3 | |
| Romeo's Magic | 6 | 72 | 73 | -2 | + 3 | |
| King's Express | 7 | 85 | 102 | -3 | + 20 | |
| Black Lightning | 8 | 78 | 64 | -5 | -9 | |
| Guardia Regine | 9 | 74 | 67 | -10 | + 3 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) TWO MILES WEST (*R A Venniker) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) TWO MILES WEST (*R A Venniker) over-raced in the early stages. b) At approximately the 1200m, the bit on GUARDIA REGINE slipped through this gelding's mouth placing Jockey K Matsunyane at a severe disadvantage and he was unable to ride his mount out to the end of the race. c) In view of the performance of KING'S EXPRESS (*N Nastili), (distance 8,65 lengths, betting 28/10), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) MAJESTIC PALACE (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A Azzie advised (LK). e) GOLDEN PAVILION (D De Gouveia), placed second, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee B Mngeni, acting on behalf of Trainer A G Laird, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) ROMEO'S MAGIC was ridden by Jockey M Yeni (declared 23 April 2024 at 09H00). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) GUARDIA REGINE raced without blinkers (declared 22 April 2024 at 10H54). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) KING'S EXPRESS not striding out left hind and left front. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.