Race 8: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER FM 74 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 10 October 2024 | 16:20
Distance:
1200m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R95,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Gimme The Flame | 5 b. m | 53.0kg | 3 | Mr L M van Rensburg | - | - | 50 | 8/1 |
| 1st | Francilien TF | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 85 | 94 | 17/10 |
| 2nd | Striking Angel | 2 b. f | 59.5kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 1.75 | 73 | 68 | 50/1 |
| 3rd | Palace Dancer | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 2 | Mr C J Habib | 2.4 | 83 | 88 | 11/2 |
| 4 | We Will Rock You | 3 b. f | 56.5kg (59.0) | 6 | Mr T J Mayhew | 2.5 | 83 | 77 | 33/1 |
| 5 | Raining Rubies | 5 b. m | 58.5kg | 10 | Mr J R Syster | 4.5 | 71 | 75 | 9/4 |
| 6 | Mix The Magic | 3 ch. f | 53.0kg | 7 | Mr P Mxoli | 6.5 | 60 | 52 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Perini Palace | 4 b. f | 49.5kg (52.0) | 5 | Mr N Nastili | 6.55 | 56 | 56 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Southern Style | 5 b. m | 53.0kg | 3 | Mr K A Brewer | 7.75 | 60 | 54 | 20/1 |
| 9 | Together Again | 5 b. m | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr M K Katjedi | 7.85 | 57 | 55 | 66/1 |
| 10 | Tree Fairy | 3 b. f | 48.5kg (52.5) | 8 | Mr G Dookhit | 13.35 | 59 | 54 | 50/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
69.61s
Average Time
70.09s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R845,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francilien | 1 | 85 | 94 | + 7 | + 2 | |
| Striking Angel | 2 | 73 | 68 | -1 | -4 | |
| Palace Dancer | 3 | 83 | 88 | -1 | + 6 | |
| We Will Rock You | 4 | 83 | 77 | -1 | -5 | |
| Raining Rubies | 5 | 71 | 75 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Mix The Magic | 6 | 60 | 52 | -3 | -5 | |
| Perini Palace | 7 | 56 | 56 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Southern Style | 8 | 60 | 54 | -3 | -3 | |
| Together Again | 9 | 57 | 55 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Tree Fairy | 10 | 59 | 54 | -5 | ||
| Gimme The Flame | None | - | 50 | - | -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) During the loading process, TREE FAIRY (*G Dookhit) became restless in the stalls, pre-empted the start and broke through the front gates, was restrained by Apprentice G Dookhit, returned to the start, examined by the course Veterinary Surgeon, passed suitable to race and reloaded. b) FRANCILIEN (G Lerena) jumped inwards. c) WE WILL ROCK YOU (*T Mayhew) jumped outwards. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) As the start was effected, WE WILL ROCK YOU (*T Mayhew) jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with the left front gate when exiting the stalls. b) As the start was effected, TREE FAIRY (*G Dookhit) was brushed in by FRANCILIEN (G Lerena), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. c) Apprentice G Dookhit (TREE FAIRY) rode a satisfactory qualifying ride. d) In view of the report from the Starter regarding TREE FAIRY (*G Dookhit), this mare's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as she proves to be tractable to load with a companion. (Suspension dates: 11/10/2024 to 17/10/2024 inclusive). TREE FAIRY may not be presented for re-passing during this period. e) FRANCILIEN, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer MN Houdalakis was advised. (MS) f) PERINI PALACE, unplaced, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer JA Visser was advised. (AH) JOCKEY CHANGES: None RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER None THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) STRIKING ANGEL - scalp wound left hind SCRATCHED: a) GIMME THE FLAME - not striding out left front. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 15h01 on 20241009) DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None