Race 4: BETWAY MR 66 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 19 September 2024 | 14:15
Distance:
1800m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R75,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Flag Bearer | 3 b. g | 52.5kg (56.5) | 5 | Mr G Samo-Burthia | - | 59 | 60 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Guy Alexander | 3 b. c | 56.0kg | 7 | Mr G J Lerena | 2.5 | 58 | 72 | 3/1 |
| 3rd | Callaburn TF | 2 b. c | 59.5kg | 4 | Mr C R Maujean | 3.6 | 67 | 52 | 28/10 |
| 4 | Full Go | 6 b. g | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.9 | 60 | 59 | 13/2 |
| 5 | Manz Knight | 6 b. h | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr P J Strydom | 5.25 | 66 | 60 | 9/2 |
| 6 | Cantfoolme | 2 ch. f | 55.5kg | 1 | Mr L Nhlapo | 5.5 | 57 | 51 | 100/1 |
| 7 | Azucar | 3 b. f | 54.5kg | 3 | Mr J R Syster | 6.5 | 55 | 53 | 50/1 |
| 8 | Whistledown | 4 ch. f | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr J Penny | 99.99 | 66 | 63 | 66/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
111.99s
Average Time
109.64s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R600,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flag Bearer | 1 | 59 | 60 | + 7 | -6 | |
| Guy Alexander | 2 | 58 | 72 | -1 | + 15 | |
| Callaburn | 3 | 67 | 52 | -2 | -13 | |
| Full Go | 4 | 60 | 59 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Manz Knight | 5 | 66 | 60 | -2 | -4 | |
| Cantfoolme | 6 | 57 | 51 | -2 | -4 | |
| Azucar | 7 | 55 | 53 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Whistledown | 8 | 66 | 63 | -10 | + 7 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) FLAG BEARER (*G Samo-Burthia) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. b) MANZ KNIGHT (P Strydom), CALLABURN (C Maujean), WHISTLEDOWN (J Penny) and FULL GO (M Yeni) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the performance of WHISTLEDOWN (J Penny), which trailed the field throughout, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. b) Apprentice G Samo-Burthia, the rider of FLAG BEARER, rode a satisfactory qualifying ride. c) FLAG BEARER (*G Samo-Burthia), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F Bronkhorst advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) MANZ KNIGHT raced with a cornell collar (declared 10 September 2024). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) WHISTLEDOWN not striding out right hind. b) MANZ KNIGHT coughing post race. c) CALLABURN coughing post race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.