Race 6: WSB MET 25 JANUARY MIDDLE STAKES (For horses with nett rating of 105 and below)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Saturday, 21 December 2024 | 15:10
Distance:
1100m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R160,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Passage Of Power | 6 b. g | 52.5kg (54.0) | 7 | Miss R A Venniker | - | 89 | 76 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Tchaikovsky | 6 b. g | 50.0kg | 4 | Mr J Penny | 2.25 | 80 | 81 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | King Of Venus TF | 4 b. g | 54.0kg | 5 | Mr C J Habib | 3.05 | 88 | 87 | 28/10 |
| 4 | One Fell Swoop | 2 b. f | 60.5kg | 6 | Mr G J Lerena | 3.8 | 103 | 97 | 7/1 |
| 5 | Dreamland | 4 b. g | 62.0kg | 8 | Mr C Zackey | 4.1 | 105 | 103 | 10/1 |
| 6 | Nkandla Gold | 4 ch. g | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr M K Katjedi | 4.15 | 84 | 63 | 25/1 |
| 7 | Smith And Wesson | 2 b. c | 50.0kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.0 | 78 | 73 | 25/1 |
| 8 | Swing Upon A Star | 2 b. c | 60.5kg (62.0) | 9 | Mr T J Mayhew | 6.2 | 102 | 102 | 5/1 |
| 9 | Midnight Gem | 4 b. f | 52.5kg | 2 | Mr J Gates | 7.2 | 87 | 81 | 20/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
63.5s
Average Time
62.7s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R930,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passage Of Power | 1 | 89 | 76 | + 7 | -20 | |
| Tchaikovsky | 2 | 80 | 81 | -1 | + 2 | |
| King Of Venus | 3 | 88 | 87 | -2 | + 1 | |
| One Fell Swoop | 4 | 103 | 97 | -2 | -4 | |
| Dreamland | 5 | 105 | 103 | -2 | ||
| Nkandla Gold | 6 | 84 | 63 | -2 | -19 | |
| Smith And Wesson | 7 | 78 | 73 | -2 | -3 | |
| Swing Upon A Star | 8 | 102 | 102 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Midnight Gem | 9 | 87 | 81 | -3 | -3 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) NKANDLA GOLD (MK Katjedi) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) PASSAGE OF POWER (RA Venniker) was reluctant to proceed to the start and had to be led by a Handler. Trainer FP Habib was advised that should this gelding behave in a similar manner in future engagements, it may be suspended. b) MIDNIGHT GEM (J Gates) was reluctant to proceed to the start and had to be led by a Handler. Trainer PP Labuschagne was advised that should this mare behave in a similar manner in future engagements, it may be suspended. c) NKANDLA GOLD (MK Katjedi) was hanging in the concluding stages. d) Apprentice T Mayhew reported that SWING UPON A STAR did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) PASSAGE OF POWER, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer FP Habib was advised. (MdP) JOCKEY CHANGES: None RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER None THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SWING UPON A STAR - examined post-race. Not striding out right hind b) ONE FELL SWOOP - coughing post-race THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None