Race 8: NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY MR 72 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 30 January 2025 | 16:28
Distance:
1000m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R100,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Pacific | 4 b. g | 54.0kg | 6 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | - | 50 | 9/2 |
| 1st | Var Park TF | 5 ch. g | 61.0kg | 9 | Mr P J Strydom | - | 74 | 87 | 28/10 |
| 2nd | Tiger Storm | 3 b. g | 60.5kg | 8 | Mr G J Lerena | 1.7 | 80 | 69 | 10/1 |
| 3rd | Jet Cat | 9 ch. g | 52.0kg | 2 | Mr J R Syster | 3.3 | 54 | 60 | 14/1 |
| 4 | Captain Efficient | 2 b. g | 58.0kg | 5 | Mr D W Schwarz | 4.1 | 68 | 66 | 8/1 |
| 5 | Commander Of All | 2 b. c | 56.0kg | 7 | Mr J Gates | 4.5 | 64 | 56 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Smith And Wesson | 2 b. c | 61.5kg | 1 | Mr M A Yeni | 4.75 | 75 | 73 | 6/1 |
| 7 | Lonely As A Cloud | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 6 | Mr C Zackey | 5.45 | 79 | 71 | 7/2 |
| 8 | In The Ether | 6 b. m | 57.5kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 5.75 | 67 | 63 | 6/1 |
| 9 | Wings Of Nike | 6 b. m | 60.5kg | 3 | Mr R Munger | 9.0 | 73 | 68 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
56.37s
Average Time
56.8s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R925,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Var Park | 1 | 74 | 87 | + 7 | + 6 | |
| Tiger Storm | 2 | 80 | 69 | -1 | -10 | |
| Jet Cat | 3 | 54 | 60 | -2 | + 8 | |
| Captain Efficient | 4 | 68 | 66 | -2 | ||
| Commander Of All | 5 | 64 | 56 | -2 | -6 | |
| Smith And Wesson | 6 | 75 | 73 | -2 | ||
| Lonely As A Cloud | 7 | 79 | 71 | -2 | -6 | |
| In The Ether | 8 | 67 | 63 | -2 | -2 | |
| Wings Of Nike | 9 | 73 | 68 | -4 | -1 | |
| Pacific | None | - | 50 | - | -193 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE DELAY IN THE PREVIOUS RACE. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Jockey C Zackey reported that he felt something amiss with LONELY AS A CLOUD in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. b) VAR PARK (P Strydom), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee H Chauque, acting on behalf of Trainer G J Maroun, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) TIGER STORM was ridden by Jockey G Lerena (declared 27 January 2025 at 08H35). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None, THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) LONELY AS A CLOUD not striding out left hind. b) VAR PARK mouth injury. Race 8 contd. SCRATCHED: a) PACIFIC change in rating. Advised 29 January 2025 at 16H41. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.