Race 5: WSB PROUD SPONSOR OF SA RACING PINNACLE STAKES (Open to all horses)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Saturday, 21 December 2024 | 14:35
Distance:
2000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R200,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Good Council | 2 b. g | 52.0kg | 7 | Mr P Mxoli | - | - | 104 | 2/1 |
| 1st | Red Maple | 3 b. f | 51.5kg | 3 | Mr Serino Moodley | - | 107 | 107 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Royal Edition | 4 b. g | 50.0kg | 5 | Mr J Gates | 1.0 | 85 | 92 | 8/1 |
| 3rd | Son Of Raj | 5 ch. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr G J Lerena | 3.0 | 119 | 116 | 4/1 |
| 4 | Second Base | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 4.2 | 102 | 99 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Thunee Playa TF | 4 b. c | 52.0kg | 6 | Mr K A Brewer | 4.7 | 103 | 107 | 2/1 |
| 6 | Arumugam | 6 b. g | 50.0kg | 4 | Mr J Penny | 5.1 | 97 | 74 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Afraad | 8 b. g | 50.0kg | 7 | Mr M K Katjedi | 9.1 | 79 | 79 | 66/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
122.4s
Total Pool
R930,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Maple | 1 | 107 | 107 | 0 | + 7 | -7 |
| Royal Edition | 2 | 85 | 92 | -1 | + 8 | |
| Son Of Raj | 3 | 119 | 116 | -2 | -1 | |
| Second Base | 4 | 102 | 99 | -2 | -1 | |
| Thunee Playa | 5 | 103 | 107 | -2 | + 6 | |
| Arumugam | 6 | 97 | 74 | -2 | -21 | |
| Afraad | 7 | 79 | 79 | 0 | -4 | + 4 |
| Good Council | None | - | 104 | - | -198 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) THUNEE PLAYA (KA Brewer) jumped awkwardly inwards leaving the stalls, losing two lengths and thereafter was slow into stride. b) RED MAPLE (S Moodley) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Approaching the 250m SECOND BASE (K Matsunyane) had to steady momentarily when awkwardly placed between ARUMUGAM (J Penny) and ROYAL EDITION (J Gates), which shifted out away from the crop. Thereafter, approaching the 150m ARUMUGAM (J Penny) had to check off the heels of ROYAL EDITION (J Gates), which continued to shift out away from the crop. Jockey J Gates was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that as the rider of ROYAL EDITION he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to ARUMUGAM when he shifted out at the 150m. Jockey J Gates signed an Admission of Guilt and is suspended from riding in races for a period of 7 days. (Dates to be advised) b) In view of the performance of THUNEE PLAYA (KA Brewer) (Betting 2/1; Distance 4.70 lengths), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. c) RED MAPLE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer SG Tarry was advised. (MS) JOCKEY CHANGES: a) S Moodley (RED MAPLE) rode +0.5kg as declared (52.3kgs) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER None THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) THUNEE PLAYA - examined post-race. Uncomfortable behind b) ROYAL EDITION - cut into right hind SCRATCHED: a) GOOD COUNCIL - sold without engagement (declared 05h27 on 20241220) DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None