Race 1: 4RACING WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden F&M. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 31 December 2024 | 14:15
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Never Ending Story | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | - | 50/1 |
| - | Dragon Dragon | 3 ch. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr J Penny | - | - | 58 | 50/1 |
| - | Mrs Wonderful | 3 ch. f | 59.0kg | 11 | Mr Wesley Marwing | - | - | 20 | 100/1 |
| - | Messalina | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | 71 | 11/2 |
| 1st | Warning Sound | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr P J Strydom | - | - | 90 | 5/2 |
| 2nd | Cherry Oh Baby | 4 ch. f | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr D de Gouveia | 1.75 | 64 | 78 | 3/1 |
| 3rd | Cape Saffron | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 7 | Mr J R Syster | 3.15 | - | 82 | 80/1 |
| 4 | Hollywood Madam | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 3 | Mr M K Katjedi | 3.35 | - | 65 | 50/1 |
| 5 | Gimme Passion TF | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 10 | Mr C Zackey | 3.65 | - | 77 | 5/2 |
| 6 | Head To The Stars | 3 b. f | 57.5kg (59.0) | 4 | Mr T J Mayhew | 5.75 | - | - | 40/1 |
| 7 | Faithful Mistress | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 1 | Mr P Mxoli | 7.25 | 75 | 70 | 16/1 |
| 8 | Potato Salad | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr J Gates | 11.25 | 48 | 47 | 100/1 |
| 9 | Pass The Baton | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 9 | Mr D W Schwarz | 11.75 | 53 | 48 | 100/1 |
| 10 | Diamond Dash | 2 b. f | 59.0kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 12.25 | 63 | 61 | 100/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
83.3s
Average Time
83.82s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R827,500
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warning Sound | 1 | - | 90 | - | + 25 | - |
| Cherry Oh Baby | 2 | 64 | 78 | -1 | + 15 | |
| Cape Saffron | 3 | - | 82 | - | + 10 | - |
| Hollywood Madam | 4 | - | 65 | - | -3 | - |
| Gimme Passion | 5 | - | 77 | - | -5 | - |
| Head To The Stars | 6 | - | - | - | -7 | - |
| Faithful Mistress | 7 | 75 | 70 | -3 | -2 | |
| Potato Salad | 8 | 48 | 47 | -4 | + 3 | |
| Pass The Baton | 9 | 53 | 48 | -4 | -1 | |
| Diamond Dash | 10 | 63 | 61 | -5 | + 3 | |
| Never Ending Story | None | - | - | - | -193 | - |
| Dragon Dragon | None | - | 58 | - | -193 | - |
| Mrs Wonderful | None | - | 20 | - | -193 | - |
| Messalina | None | - | 71 | - | -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) This race was significantly delayed due to the late arrival of the ambulance and paramedics on course. Race times were amended. b) After leaving the parade ring correctly shod, FAITHFUL MISTRESS (P Mxoli) lifted its left front shoe on the way to the start, which had to be re-fitted. FAITHFUL MISTRESS was examined by the course Veterinary Surgeon and passed suitable to race. c) During the loading process NEVER ENDING STORY (C Habib) became restless, reared and turned sideways, which resulted in her front legs making contact with MESSALINA (K Matsunyane), which was drawn alongside her. Both fillies were extricated from the stalls, examined by the course Veterinary Surgeon and subsequently withdrawn, causing a further delay. d) POTATO SALAD (J Gates) and CAPE SAFFRON (JR Syster) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. e) CHERRY OH BABY (D de Gouveia) and WARNING SOUND (P Strydom) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, POTATO SALAD (J Gates) was bumped in by CAPE SAFFRON (JR Syster), which jumped inwards. b) In the concluding stages GIMME PASSION (C Zackey) ducked out sharply and made contact with the outside running rail and thereafter, was hanging out. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. c) In view of the report from the Starter regarding NEVER ENDING STORY (C Habib), this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as she proves to be tractable to load with a companion. (Suspension dates: 01/01/2025 to 07/01/2025 inclusive). NEVER ENDING STORY may not be presented for re-passing during this period. d) WARNING SOUND, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. (MdP) JOCKEY CHANGES: None RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER None THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MESSALINA - injured in stalls b) NEVER ENDING STORY - injured in stalls c) GIMME PASSION - examined post-race. Not striding out right front d) CHERRY OH BABY - blowing post-race e) PASS THE BATON - scalp wound right hind SCRATCHED: a) DRAGON DRAGON - virus. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 06h07 on 20241231) b) MRS WONDERFUL - elevated temperature. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 11h30 on 20241230) c) MESSALINA - injured in stalls. Rule 53.5 applied. Suitable for re-instatement (declared 14h18 on 20241231) d) NEVER ENDING STORY - injured in stalls. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 14h18 on 20241231) DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None