Race 4: SEAFOOD AND JAZZ FESTIVAL 2 APRIL MR 96 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 17 March 2022 | 13:35
Distance:
1500m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.0 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Eskimo Pie | 4 b. g | 56.0kg | 8 | - | - | - | 83 | 16/1 |
| - | Ballon D'or | 5 b. g | 55.0kg | 3 | - | - | - | 61 | 25/1 |
| 1st | Whafeef | 6 b. g | 50.5kg (52.0) | 3 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 85 | 91 | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Bowie TF | 7 ch. g | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | 0.1 | 90 | 82 | 28/10 |
| 3rd | Mardi Gras | 7 gr. g | 60.5kg (63.0) | 5 | Mr K A Brewer | 2.25 | 102 | 83 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Fight Song | 4 b. g | 57.0kg | 9 | Mr C J Habib | 4.75 | 90 | 94 | 9/2 |
| 5 | Leopold | 5 b. g | 58.5kg | 6 | Mr C R Maujean | 7.0 | 93 | 79 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Sea Ways | 4 b. g | 54.5kg | 7 | Mr D W Schwarz | 7.5 | 85 | 60 | 33/1 |
| 7 | Theory Of Flight | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 7.75 | 96 | 91 | 4/1 |
| 8 | Indlamu | 4 b. c | 60.5kg | 8 | Mr K Matsunyane | 8.75 | 97 | 86 | 16/1 |
| 9 | Winter With Jo | 3 ch. c | 53.5kg | 2 | Mr W B Kennedy | 11.75 | 89 | 74 | 14/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
90.18s
Total Pool
R730,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whafeef | 1 | 85 | 91 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Bowie | 2 | 90 | 82 | -1 | -7 | |
| Mardi Gras | 3 | 102 | 83 | -1 | -18 | |
| Fight Song | 4 | 90 | 94 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Leopold | 5 | 93 | 79 | -3 | -11 | |
| Sea Ways | 6 | 85 | 60 | -3 | -22 | |
| Theory Of Flight | 7 | 96 | 91 | -3 | -2 | |
| Indlamu | 8 | 97 | 86 | -3 | -8 | |
| Winter With Jo | 9 | 89 | 74 | -4 | -11 | |
| Eskimo Pie | None | - | 83 | - | -193 | - |
| Ballon D'or | None | - | 61 | - | -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) WHAFEEF (*P Mxoli) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the performance of THEORY OF FLIGHT (M Yeni), (distance 7,75 lengths, betting 4/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) Jockey W Kennedy reported that he felt something amiss with WINTER WITH JO in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. c) WHAFEEF (*P Mxoli), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer N Titise, acting on behalf of Trainer S T Pettigrew, advised (RS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) LEOPOLD was ridden by Jockey C Maujean (declared 17 March 2022 at 07H45). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) WHAFEEF raced without blinkers (declared 14 March 2022 at 06H28). b) SEA WAYS raced equipped with ear muffs (declared 16 March 2022 at 13H38). c) BOWIE raced equipped with ear muffs and without blinkers (declared 17 March 2022 at 05H53). d) LEOPOLD raced without blinkers (declared 17 March 2022 at 07H45). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) THEORY OF FLIGHT blowing post race. b) WINTER WITH JO examined post race, nothing obvious detected. c) WHAFEEF blowing post race. d) SEA WAYS stirrup rub on the left and right side. SCRATCHED: a) ESKIMO PIE change of venue. Advised 17 March at 07H17. b) BALLON D'OR change of venue. Advised 17 March at 07H41. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.