Race 6: TAB TELEBET 0861 000 822 FM 94 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 02 January 2025 | 15:50
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R135,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Cocomelon | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 4 | - | - | - | 80 | - |
| 1st | Francine | 4 b. f | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr G J Lerena | - | 94 | 99 | 18/10 |
| 2nd | Fastnet Filly (IRE) TF | 5 b. m | 52.0kg | 1 | Mr K Matsunyane | 2.0 | 78 | 94 | 9/4 |
| 3rd | Cape Lights | 5 b. m | 59.0kg | 6 | Mr R Danielson | 2.5 | 92 | 74 | 25/2 |
| 4 | Bosum Buddy | 3 gr. f | 54.5kg | 3 | Mr Wesley Marwing | 3.6 | 92 | 85 | 25/1 |
| 5 | Happy Mo | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 2 | Mr C R Maujean | 4.0 | 92 | 89 | 33/10 |
| 6 | Spirited Girl | 4 b. f | 53.0kg (54.5) | 7 | Mr T J Mayhew | 5.25 | 83 | 61 | 20/1 |
| 7 | Betula | 2 b. f | 60.0kg | 5 | Mr P Mxoli | 8.0 | 94 | 94 | 16/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
85.77s
Average Time
86.06s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R850,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francine | 1 | 94 | 99 | + 7 | -2 | |
| Fastnet Filly (IRE) | 2 | 78 | 94 | -1 | + 17 | |
| Cape Lights | 3 | 92 | 74 | -1 | -17 | |
| Bosum Buddy | 4 | 92 | 85 | -2 | -5 | |
| Happy Mo | 5 | 92 | 89 | -2 | -1 | |
| Spirited Girl | 6 | 83 | 61 | -2 | -20 | |
| Betula | 7 | 94 | 94 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Cocomelon | None | - | 80 | - | -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) During the loading process FRANCINE (G Lerena), who reacted to BETULA (P Mxoli) being restless, broke through front gates, was returned to the start, examined by the course Veterinary Surgeon, passed suitable to race and reloaded, causing a delay. b) BETULA (P Mxoli) was stubborn loading, causing a further delay and thereafter was slow into stride. c) BOSUM BUDDY (Wes Marwing) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) FASTNET FILLY (IRE) (K Matsunyane) was baulked for a clear run from the 400m to the 200m and was switched out to continue its run. Thereafter, this filly was hanging in in the concluding stages. b) Shortly before the finish line SPIRITED GIRL (*T Mayhew), which had come to the end of its run, was steadied momentarily when awkwardly placed on the inside of HAPPY MO (C Maujean), which was hanging in from the 300m. c) Jockey C Maujean reported that HAPPY MO made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) In view of the performance of BETULA (P Mxoli) (Betting 16/1; Distance 8 lengths), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. e) In view of the report from the Starter regarding BETULA (P Mxoli), 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: 03/01/2025 to 09/01/2025 inclusive). BETULA may not be presented for re-passing during this period. f) FRANCINE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A Azzie was advised. (MdP) JOCKEY CHANGES: a) P Mxoli rode BETULA (declared 11h59 on 20250101) b) C Maujean rode HAPPY MO (declared 06h56 on 20250102) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER None THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BETULA - examined post-race. Not striding out behind b) HAPPY MO - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected SCRATCHED: a) COCOMELON - Stewards permission (declared 15h12 on 20241230) DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None