Race 3: PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 NOVICE HANDICAP (Maidens & 1 time winners)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 | 12:15
Distance:
1600m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:6.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:8.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Copper John | 4 b. g | 52.0kg | 6 | - | - | - | 61 | - |
| 1st | Hat Trick Or Treat | 2 b. g | 53.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | - | 83 | 76 | 50/1 |
| 2nd | Kudzu | 2 ch. g | 58.5kg | 10 | Mr C Zackey | 0.8 | 82 | 80 | 9/2 |
| 3rd | American Rebel | 4 b. g | 55.0kg | 6 | Mr L Nhlapo | 2.0 | 75 | 81 | 20/1 |
| 4 | Gamer | 4 b. c | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr K Matsunyane | 2.4 | 68 | 65 | 20/1 |
| 5 | Honorable Member | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 7 | Mr C R Maujean | 2.6 | 80 | 88 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Salute The Flag | 3 b. g | 57.0kg (58.5) | 5 | Mr T J Mayhew | 2.65 | 82 | 81 | 5/2 |
| 7 | Greenhouse | 3 gr. f | 52.5kg | 3 | Mr M K Katjedi | 3.95 | 82 | 73 | 17/2 |
| 8 | Strewn Sky TF | 2 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr P J Strydom | 7.2 | 85 | 69 | 9/4 |
| 9 | Ultimissimo | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 8 | Mr J Penny | 8.5 | 79 | 70 | 100/1 |
| 10 | Mutarazi | 2 b. c | 53.0kg | 9 | Mr J Gates | 9.25 | 71 | 65 | 25/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
97.81s
Average Time
96.68s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,540,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hat Trick Or Treat | 1 | 83 | 76 | + 7 | -14 | |
| Kudzu | 2 | 82 | 80 | -1 | -1 | |
| American Rebel | 3 | 75 | 81 | -1 | + 7 | |
| Gamer | 4 | 68 | 65 | -1 | -2 | |
| Honorable Member | 5 | 80 | 88 | -1 | + 9 | |
| Salute The Flag | 6 | 82 | 81 | -1 | ||
| Greenhouse | 7 | 82 | 73 | -2 | -7 | |
| Strewn Sky | 8 | 85 | 69 | -3 | -13 | |
| Ultimissimo | 9 | 79 | 70 | -3 | -6 | |
| Mutarazi | 10 | 71 | 65 | -4 | -2 | |
| Copper John | 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) STREWN SKY (P Strydom), AMERICAN REBEL (L Nhlapo) and GREENHOUSE (MK Katjedi) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) At approximately the 150m Jockey MK Katjedi (GREENHOUSE) accidentally struck the crop out of the grasp of Jockey C Maujean (HONORABLE MEMBER). b) Trainer PP Labuschagne was questioned regarding the improved performance of HAT TRICK OR TREAT (P Mxoli). He could offer no suitable explanation. Trainer P Labuschagne's attention was drawn to the Rule pertaining to inconsistent running. c) In view of the performance of STREWN SKY (P Strydom) (Betting 9/4; Distance 7.20 lengths), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) HAT TRICK OR TREAT, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P Labuschagne was advised. (MdP) e) KUDZU, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee M Boya, acting on behalf of Trainer JJ van Vuuren, was advised. (LK) f) ULTIMISSIMO, unplaced, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer K Roux was advised. (KI) JOCKEY CHANGES: None RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER None THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) STREWN SKY - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. Trainer JJ van Vuuren was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with this gelding on his return to the stables. b) GREENHOUSE - blowing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) COPPER JOHN - insufficient recovery time. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 08h26 on 20241220) DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None