Race 5: RACING TODAY MR 74 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Wednesday, 21 August 2024 | 14:40
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R80,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:7.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:9.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Phala Millions | 4 b. g | 60.5kg | 4 | Mr J R Syster | - | - | 66 | 25/1 |
| 1st | John Wick | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr S Khumalo | - | 74 | 82 | 9/4 |
| 2nd | Captain Efficient | 2 b. g | 58.5kg | 3 | Mr K Matsunyane | 3.25 | 71 | 66 | 25/1 |
| 3rd | Inafix | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 4.25 | 55 | 69 | 7/1 |
| 4 | Commander Of All | 2 b. c | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr G J Lerena | 5.0 | 69 | 56 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Munchkin TF | 5 b. g | 60.5kg | 7 | Mr C Zackey | 5.1 | 75 | 65 | 2/1 |
| 6 | Life Goes On | 7 b. g | 53.5kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 7.75 | 61 | 54 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Pendragon | 5 b. g | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr M A Yeni | 8.5 | 72 | 73 | 7/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
58.1s
Average Time
57.33s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R700,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wick | 1 | 74 | 82 | + 7 | + 1 | |
| Captain Efficient | 2 | 71 | 66 | -2 | -3 | |
| Inafix | 3 | 55 | 69 | -2 | + 16 | |
| Commander Of All | 4 | 69 | 56 | -2 | -11 | |
| Munchkin | 5 | 75 | 65 | -2 | -8 | |
| Life Goes On | 6 | 61 | 54 | -3 | -4 | |
| Pendragon | 7 | 72 | 73 | -3 | + 4 | |
| Phala Millions | None | - | 66 | - | -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) MUNCHKIN (C Zackey) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) MUNCHKIN (C Zackey) hung in from the 300m. b) Jockey M Yeni reported that he felt something amiss with PENDRAGON in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) JOHN WICK (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F P Habib advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) INAFIX raced with a cornell collar (declared 16 January 2024). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) PENDRAGON not striding out left front. SCRATCHED: a) PHALA MILLIONS insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.