Race 6: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 72 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 | 14:00
Distance:
2400m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:8.0 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:11.0 4yrs:2.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Damova | 3 b. f | 56.0kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | - | 64 | 85 | 5/2 |
| 2nd | Only A Poet TF | 3 b. g | 58.0kg | 7 | Mr K A Brewer | 0.2 | 70 | 59 | 9/4 |
| 3rd | Another Universe | 2 b. c | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr D de Gouveia | 0.3 | 82 | 82 | 5/1 |
| 4 | Romeo's Magic | 7 ch. g | 58.0kg | 4 | Mr P J Strydom | 4.5 | 68 | 73 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Ideal Future | 6 b. m | 59.5kg (61.0) | 8 | Mr T J Mayhew | 6.75 | 74 | 72 | 25/2 |
| 6 | Japanese Maple | 4 b. g | 55.0kg | 2 | Mr L Nhlapo | 7.15 | 64 | 56 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Storm Ahead | 4 b. g | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr C R Maujean | 11.25 | 72 | 80 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Nuclear Force | 5 b. g | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr C J Habib | 11.5 | 71 | 61 | 16/1 |
| 9 | Eye Catching | 4 b. f | 52.0kg | 9 | Mr J Gates | 22.0 | 48 | 48 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
153.08s
Total Pool
R1,540,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damova | 1 | 64 | 85 | + 7 | + 14 | |
| Only A Poet | 2 | 70 | 59 | -1 | -10 | |
| Another Universe | 3 | 82 | 82 | 0 | -1 | + 1 |
| Romeo's Magic | 4 | 68 | 73 | -2 | + 7 | |
| Ideal Future | 5 | 74 | 72 | -3 | + 1 | |
| Japanese Maple | 6 | 64 | 56 | -3 | -5 | |
| Storm Ahead | 7 | 72 | 80 | -4 | + 12 | |
| Nuclear Force | 8 | 71 | 61 | -4 | -6 | |
| Eye Catching | 9 | 48 | 48 | 0 | -8 | + 8 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) EYE CATCHING (J Gates) jumped slow, losing three lengths. b) JAPANESE MAPLE (L Nhlapo) jumped slow, losing one length. c) NUCLEAR FORCE (C Habib) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) After being slow away, EYE CATCHING (J Gates) commenced to over race in the early and middle stages. b) In view of the report from the Starter regarding EYE CATCHING (J Gates), Trainer J Borman will be advised to have this mare re-schooled prior to her next engagement in terms of Rule 61.6.10. c) DAMOVA, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer J Soma was advised. (MS) JOCKEY CHANGES: None RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) ONLY A POET raced with a tongue tie (declared 08h59 on 20241223) THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ANOTHER UNIVERSE - abnormal respiratory noise THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None