Race 6: BETWAY FM 91 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 03 October 2024 | 15:15
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:8.0 4yrs:0.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:10.5 4yrs:1.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Across The Pond | 2 b. f | 53.5kg | 4 | - | - | - | 87 | 28/10 |
| 1st | Vulcanite | 2 b. f | 54.5kg | 7 | Mr C Zackey | - | 96 | 100 | 7/1 |
| 2nd | Littlemarysunshine TF | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr P J Strydom | 3.75 | 91 | 95 | 17/10 |
| 3rd | Courageous | 4 b. f | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr K A Brewer | 4.35 | 74 | 62 | 14/1 |
| 4 | Betula | 2 b. f | 61.5kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | 5.05 | 95 | 94 | 9/2 |
| 5 | Hillary Step | 3 b. f | 53.5kg (56.0) | 6 | Mr T J Mayhew | 5.55 | 84 | 82 | 16/1 |
| 6 | Spirited Girl | 4 b. f | 53.5kg | 8 | Mr J Penny | 6.0 | 79 | 61 | 8/1 |
| 7 | Visionofpeace | 2 b. f | 52.5kg | 2 | Mr M K Katjedi | 6.05 | 92 | 82 | 8/1 |
| 8 | Zenobia's Gold | 3 b. f | 53.5kg | 3 | Mr K Matsunyane | 7.75 | 79 | 79 | 10/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
96.44s
Average Time
94.9s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R850,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcanite | 1 | 96 | 100 | + 7 | -3 | |
| Littlemarysunshine | 2 | 91 | 95 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Courageous | 3 | 74 | 62 | -2 | -10 | |
| Betula | 4 | 95 | 94 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Hillary Step | 5 | 84 | 82 | -2 | ||
| Spirited Girl | 6 | 79 | 61 | -3 | -15 | |
| Visionofpeace | 7 | 92 | 82 | -3 | -7 | |
| Zenobia's Gold | 8 | 79 | 79 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Across The Pond | None | - | 87 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) During the loading process, SPIRITED GIRL (J Penny) became restless and broke the front gate open. Trainer C Mayhew was advised to reschool this filly prior to her next engagement (GT). b) BETULA (C Habib) was stubborn loading. c) VULCANITE (C Zackey) was restless in the stalls. d) HILLARY STEP (*T Mayhew) and ZENOBIA'S GOLD (K Matsunyane) were slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) During the loading process, SPIRITED GIRL (J Penny) became restless and nudged the front gates open. This filly was restrained by the Handler allocated to her, released from the stalls, examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and was reloaded. b) Leaving the 200m, Jockey K Matsunyane (ZENOBIA'S GOLD) in attempting to change crop hands, lost the grasp to his crop which, in an effort to regain, got caught up in the crook of his arm. This precluded him from being able to fully assist this filly for a number of strides. c) VULCANITE (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P F Matchett advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) HILLARY STEP: Apprentice T Mayhew weighed out at 54,3kg, only claiming 2kg of his 2,5kg apprentice allowance as declared. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SPIRITED GIRL coughing post race; mouth injury. b) COURAGEOUS scalp wound left hind. SCRATCHED: a) ACROSS THE POND speedy cut (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.