Race 5: BETWAY MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 05 September 2024 | 14:55
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R85,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.5 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:12.5 4yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Celtic Rush | 5 b. g | 58.5kg | 7 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | 69 | 10/1 |
| - | Banha Bridge | 5 ch. g | 60.5kg | 10 | Mr R Danielson | - | - | 70 | 20/1 |
| 1st | Battleofbarberton | 3 b. c | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr P J Strydom | - | 81 | 86 | 7/1 |
| 2nd | Claw TF | 4 b. g | 59.5kg | 1 | Mr S Khumalo | 0.25 | 81 | 91 | 5/2 |
| 3rd | American Rebel | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr C J Habib | 4.5 | 76 | 81 | 40/1 |
| 4 | Master Tik Tok | 5 b. g | 55.0kg | 5 | Mr M A Yeni | 5.0 | 70 | 80 | 3/1 |
| 5 | Diesel's Shadow | 4 ch. g | 57.5kg | 7 | Mr G J Lerena | 5.2 | 77 | 80 | 9/2 |
| 6 | Fifth Of July | 5 b. g | 55.5kg | 3 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 5.6 | 71 | 63 | 14/1 |
| 7 | Romeo's Magic | 7 ch. g | 55.0kg | 2 | Mr N Klink | 5.75 | 70 | 73 | 14/1 |
| 8 | Taxhaven | 4 b. c | 59.5kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | 26.75 | 81 | 96 | 7/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
124.5s
Average Time
123.77s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R720,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battleofbarberton | 1 | 81 | 86 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Claw | 2 | 81 | 91 | -1 | + 11 | |
| American Rebel | 3 | 76 | 81 | -2 | + 7 | |
| Master Tik Tok | 4 | 70 | 80 | -2 | + 12 | |
| Diesel's Shadow | 5 | 77 | 80 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Fifth Of July | 6 | 71 | 63 | -2 | -6 | |
| Romeo's Magic | 7 | 70 | 73 | -2 | + 5 | |
| Taxhaven | 8 | 81 | 96 | -9 | + 24 | |
| Celtic Rush | None | - | 69 | - | -188 | - |
| Banha Bridge | None | - | 70 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
EN ROUTE TO THE START, K MATSUNYANE WAS DISLODGED FROM CELTIC RUSH, WHICH TOOK AN AWKWARD STRIDE AND STUMBLED. CELTIC RUSH WAS TAKEN IN HAND, REUNITED WITH JOCKEY K MATSUNYANE AND CONTINUED TO THE START. ON ARRIVAL AT THE START, CELTIC RUSH WAS EXAMINED BY THE VETERINARY SURGEON AND WAS WITHDRAWN. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED A DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) CLAW (S Khumalo) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. b) AMERICAN REBEL (C Habib) was slow losing two lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) As the start was effected, ROMEO'S MAGIC (N Klink) was squeezed out between FIFTH OF JULY (M van Rensburg) and CLAW (S Khumalo), which jumped outwards leaving the stalls. b) Jockey C Zackey (TAXHAVEN) did not persevere with his riding from the 300m. Thereafter, Jockey C Zackey reported that TAXHAVEN did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. c) The Board have adjourned to give consideration to Jockey S Khumalo's (CLAW) ride in the concluding stages. d) BATTLEOFBARBERTON (P Strydom), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A Azzie advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) TAXHAVEN lame left front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer P F Matchett to be advised. b) CLAW blowing post-race. c) FIFTH OF JULY fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) BANHA BRIDGE off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) CELTIC RUSH not striding out (NHA / 14H59) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 10/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.