Race 8: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 30 JULY MR 66 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 25 July 2024 | 16:35
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R75,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:7.5 3yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | The Navy Lark | 4 b. f | 58.5kg (61.0) | 4 | Mr T J Mayhew | - | 69 | 74 | 11/2 |
| 2nd | Captain Efficient | 2 b. g | 58.0kg (59.5) | 2 | Mr D B Geerthsen | 0.5 | 66 | 66 | 6/1 |
| 3rd | Smelting | 7 b. m | 48.0kg (52.0) | 1 | Mr M Mbuto | 3.0 | 50 | 52 | 16/1 |
| 4 | Commander Of All | 2 b. c | 57.0kg (61.0) | 5 | Mr B J A Plaatjies | 3.5 | 69 | 56 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Dark Tide | 5 b. g | 50.5kg (54.5) | 9 | Mr Damyan Pillay | 3.6 | 55 | 53 | 9/2 |
| 6 | Inafix TF | 4 b. g | 56.0kg | 8 | Mr S S Hlengwa | 4.0 | 59 | 69 | 9/2 |
| 7 | Life Goes On | 7 b. g | 59.0kg | 3 | Mr S Sosibo | 4.25 | 64 | 54 | 8/1 |
| 8 | Prized Platinum | 3 b. g | 57.5kg (61.5) | 6 | Mr N Nastili | 5.0 | 70 | 72 | 10/1 |
| 9 | Samthewiseman | 5 b. g | 49.0kg (53.0) | 7 | Mr Jace Botes | 7.25 | 52 | 52 | 14/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
57.11s
Average Time
57.16s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R605,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Navy Lark | 1 | 69 | 74 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Captain Efficient | 2 | 66 | 66 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Smelting | 3 | 50 | 52 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Commander Of All | 4 | 69 | 56 | -2 | -11 | |
| Dark Tide | 5 | 55 | 53 | -2 | ||
| Inafix | 6 | 59 | 69 | -2 | + 12 | |
| Life Goes On | 7 | 64 | 54 | -2 | -8 | |
| Prized Platinum | 8 | 70 | 72 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Samthewiseman | 9 | 52 | 52 | 0 | -3 | + 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) COMMANDER OF ALL (*B Plaatjies) was restless in the stalls and thereafter jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. b) INAFIX (*S Hlengwa) was slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) THE NAVY LARK (*T Mayhew) hung out from the 300m. b) Apprentice S Sosibo, the rider of LIFE GOES ON, accidentally dropped his crop at the 200m. c) THE NAVY LARK (*T Mayhew), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J A Visser advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) INAFIX raced with a cornell collar (declared 16 January 2024). b) PRIZED PLATINUM raced equipped with ear muffs (declared 19 July 2024 at 07H12), alumites in front and unshod behind (declared 24 July 2024 at 07H30). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) CAPTAIN EFFICIENT abnormal respiratory noise. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.