Race 7: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 78 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 21 January 2025 | 16:05
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R105,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Solar Sail | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 3 | Mr J Penny | - | - | 109 | - |
| - | Super Awesome | 4 b. g | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr D de Gouveia | - | - | 79 | - |
| - | Spirited Girl | 4 b. f | 59.5kg (61.0) | 4 | Mr T J Mayhew | - | - | 61 | 25/2 |
| 1st | Laughing William | 5 b. g | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr D W Schwarz | - | 72 | 75 | 9/4 |
| 2nd | After Hours | 7 b. g | 53.0kg | 3 | Mr M A Yeni | 2.2 | 64 | 79 | 9/2 |
| 3rd | Last Ginger | 4 b. f | 56.0kg | 6 | Mr K J Lihaba | 3.0 | 70 | 64 | 125/1 |
| 4 | Diwali Rocket | 3 b. g | 61.5kg | 7 | Mr K A Brewer | 4.25 | 91 | 89 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Corrupt TF | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr G J Lerena | 4.35 | 84 | 82 | 5/2 |
| 6 | Primal Quest | 3 b. g | 56.5kg | 4 | Mr C Zackey | 6.75 | 81 | 81 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Trident King | 3 ch. g | 60.5kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | 15.25 | 79 | 65 | 7/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
88.18s
Average Time
86.68s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R880,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughing William | 1 | 72 | 75 | + 7 | -4 | |
| After Hours | 2 | 64 | 79 | -1 | + 16 | |
| Last Ginger | 3 | 70 | 64 | -2 | -4 | |
| Diwali Rocket | 4 | 91 | 89 | -2 | ||
| Corrupt | 5 | 84 | 82 | -2 | ||
| Primal Quest | 6 | 81 | 81 | 0 | -3 | + 3 |
| Trident King | 7 | 79 | 65 | -6 | -8 | |
| Solar Sail | None | - | 109 | - | -193 | - |
| Super Awesome | None | - | 79 | - | -193 | - |
| Spirited Girl | 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) CORRUPT (G Lerena) stumbled leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey K Matsunyane reported that he felt something amiss with TRIDENT KING in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) LAUGHING WILLIAM (D Schwarz), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee M Ncube, acting on behalf of Trainer C Dawson, was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) INAFIX raced with a cornell collar (declared 16 January 2024). b) SI VELOCE without a tongue tie (declared 18 January 2025 at 08H40). HE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) TRIDENT KING not striding out right hind. SCRATCHED: a) SUPER AWESOME insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) SOLAR SAIL insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) SPIRITED GIRL lame behind (NHA / 13H07) (Rule 53.5 applies). Betting 25/2. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.