Race 6: RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION GRADUATION PLATE (For 1 & 2 Time Winners & Maidens)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 09 May 2024 | 15:25
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R85,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Mia Moo | 4 ch. f | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 119 | 15/10 |
| 1st | Fire 'N Flames | 4 ch. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr D W Schwarz | - | 92 | 103 | 10/1 |
| 2nd | Mount Pilatus TF | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 4 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.25 | 94 | 113 | 18/10 |
| 3rd | Chasing Happiness | 3 b. f | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr G J Lerena | 3.5 | 88 | 110 | 3/1 |
| 4 | Sigrid Swing | 4 b. f | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr Wesley Marwing | 6.0 | 85 | 70 | 40/1 |
| 5 | Beamonesque | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 2 | Mr P J Strydom | 7.25 | 90 | 76 | 5/2 |
| 6 | Sunshine Day | 4 b. f | 59.0kg | 1 | Mr C Zackey | 10.5 | 90 | 69 | 25/1 |
| 7 | Global Thunder | 4 b. f | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 13.25 | 94 | 83 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
68.48s
Average Time
69.46s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R752,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire 'N Flames | 1 | 92 | 103 | + 7 | + 4 | |
| Mount Pilatus | 2 | 94 | 113 | -2 | + 21 | |
| Chasing Happiness | 3 | 88 | 110 | -2 | + 24 | |
| Sigrid Swing | 4 | 85 | 70 | -3 | -12 | |
| Beamonesque | 5 | 90 | 76 | -3 | -11 | |
| Sunshine Day | 6 | 90 | 69 | -4 | -17 | |
| Global Thunder | 7 | 94 | 83 | -5 | -6 | |
| Mia Moo | None | - | 119 | - | -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) MOUNT PILATUS (K Matsunyane) and BEAMONESQUE (P Strydom) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) MOUNT PILATUS (K Matsunyane) was held up for a clear run from the 400m to 200m. b) BEAMONESQUE (P Strydom) hung out from the 400m. Thereafter, Jockey P Strydom reported that he felt something amiss with this gelding in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) SUNSHINE DAY (C Zackey) hung out from the 400m. d) FIRE 'N FLAMES (D Schwarz), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J S Roux advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) SUNSHINE DAY raced equipped with ear muffs (declared 9 May 2024 at 07H44). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MOUNT PILATUS abnormal respiratory noise. b) BEAMONESQUE examined post race, nothing obvious detected. c) GLOBAL THUNDER coughing post race. SCRATCHED: a) MIA MOO pulled right hind muscle (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.