Race 8: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)

VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 05 December 2024 | 16:40

Distance: 1000m
Going: Good
Stakes: R120,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:6.0

Race Results

Pos Horse A.C.S. Weight Draw Jockey Len MR CMR Odds
1st Johnny Appleseed 2 b. c 58.5kg 10 Mr C R Maujean - 85 90 7/1
2nd Duke Of Rock 3 b. g 57.5kg 8 Mr J Gates 4.75 75 76 33/1
3rd John Wick TF 2 b. g 62.0kg 4 Mr P J Strydom 5.75 84 82 28/10
4 Smith And Wesson 2 b. c 58.0kg (59.5) 5 Mr T J Mayhew 6.25 79 73 16/1
5 Var Park 5 ch. g 58.5kg 2 Mr P Mxoli 7.65 77 87 16/1
6 Blaze A Way 2 b. g 60.0kg 6 Mr G J Lerena 7.85 88 80 3/1
7 Tchaikovsky 6 b. g 60.5kg 3 Mr D W Schwarz 8.15 81 81 17/2
8 Kinshin Sha 4 b. g 61.5kg 9 Mr C Zackey 8.45 83 62 16/1
9 Veldskoen (AUS) 4 b. c 59.5kg 1 Mr K Matsunyane 9.15 79 71 9/2
10 Bridge Of Spies 6 b. g 48.0kg (52.0) 7 Mr V Jodhee 19.4 48 48 100/1

Race Timing

Winning Time
55.87s
Average Time
57.02s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R950,000

Rating Analysis

Horse Pos MR Before MR After Official Δ Expected Δ Discrepancy
Johnny Appleseed 1 85 90 +5 + 7 -2
Duke Of Rock 2 75 76 +1 -2 + 3
John Wick 3 84 82 -2 -2
Smith And Wesson 4 79 73 -6 -3 -3
Var Park 5 77 87 +10 -3 + 13
Blaze A Way 6 88 80 -8 -3 -5
Tchaikovsky 7 81 81 0 -3 + 3
Kinshin Sha 8 83 62 -21 -3 -18
Veldskoen (AUS) 9 79 71 -8 -4 -4
Bridge Of Spies 10 48 48 0 -7 + 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)	TCHAIKOVSKY (D Schwarz) jumped inwards leaving the stalls.	
b)	VELDSKOEN (AUS) (K Matsunyane) jumped outwards leaving the stalls.
c)	BLAZE A WAY (G Lerena) was slow losing one length.

THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a)	VAR PARK (P Mxoli) took an awkward stride and stumbled when awkwardly placed between VELDSKOEN (AUS) (K Matsunyane), which jumped outwards leaving the stalls, and TCHAIKOVSKY (D Schwarz), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls.
b)	Jockey C Zackey reported that he felt something amiss with KINSHIN SHA in running. 
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. 	
c)	Jockey G Lerena reported that BLAZE A WAY made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. 
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. 	
d)	Jockey V Jodhee reported that BRIDGE OF SPIES did not stride out freely in running. 
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. 	
e)	Apprentice V Jodhee, the rider of BRIDGE OF SPIES, rode a satisfactory qualifying ride.
f)	JOHNNY APPLESEED (C Maujean), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Stable Employee M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised (MS). 	
	
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.	

RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
a)	VELDSKOEN new ownership: Hollywood Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Delpech), colours: Yellow, purple stars, yellow cap, purple star (Sold with engagement).
b)	TCHAIKOVSKY	raced equipped with blinkers (declared 3 December 2024 at 08H28).	
c)	VELDSKOEN (AUS) raced equipped with cheek pieces (declared 3 December 2024 at 08H51).
	
THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:
a)	KINSHIN SHA not striding out right hind.
b)	BLAZE A WAY not striding out right hind.
c)	BRIDGE OF SPIES lame right front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. BRIDGE OF SPIES is required to perform a gallop to the satisfaction of the NHA veterinary department prior to his next engagement. Trainer D C Pretorius advised (MB).
d)	VAR PARK coughing post race.	

THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.

DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:

None.