Race 6: BOOK FOR CLASSIC DAY 1 MARCH FM 96 OPEN HANDICAP (3 year old Fillies) (For 3 year old Fillies)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 25 February 2025 | 15:30
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R110,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:6.0 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Francilien | 2 b. f | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr C Zackey | - | - | 94 | 18/10 |
| - | Miss Scaletta | 3 b. f | 61.0kg | 7 | Mr P Mxoli | - | - | 96 | 6/1 |
| - | Saigon Suzie | 3 b. f | 52.5kg | 1 | Mr C R Maujean | - | - | 76 | 16/1 |
| 1st | Sonic Jet TF | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 2 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | 91 | 101 | 5/2 |
| 2nd | Golden Moment | 3 b. f | 53.5kg | 6 | Mr R Munger | 2.2 | 83 | 62 | 5/1 |
| 3rd | Great Notion | 3 gr. f | 52.0kg | 3 | Mr M K Katjedi | 2.3 | 80 | 87 | 3/1 |
| 4 | Accept Cookies | 3 b. f | 52.0kg | 4 | Mr M A Yeni | 3.4 | 80 | 94 | 5/1 |
| 5 | Oxalis Gold | 3 b. f | 59.0kg | 5 | Mr D de Gouveia | 3.45 | 94 | 107 | 25/1 |
| 6 | Pointer | 3 b. f | 59.5kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | 9.75 | 95 | 84 | 4/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
85.3s
Average Time
86.06s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R895,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Jet | 1 | 91 | 101 | + 7 | + 3 | |
| Golden Moment | 2 | 83 | 62 | -1 | -20 | |
| Great Notion | 3 | 80 | 87 | -1 | + 8 | |
| Accept Cookies | 4 | 80 | 94 | -2 | + 16 | |
| Oxalis Gold | 5 | 94 | 107 | -2 | + 15 | |
| Pointer | 6 | 95 | 84 | -4 | -7 | |
| Francilien | None | - | 94 | - | -193 | - |
| Miss Scaletta | None | - | 96 | - | -193 | - |
| Saigon Suzie | None | - | 76 | - | -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 AS WELL AS FRANCILIEN (C ZACKEY) PROVING STUBBORN LOADING AND SUBSEQUENTLY BEING SCRATCHED. TIME WAS ALLOTTED FOR THE BETTING PUBLIC TO RESTRUCTURE THEIR BETS. THIS CAUSED A DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE. THEREAFTER, AS THE START WAS EFFECTED, THE ASSISTANT STARTER ACCIDENTALLY SIGNALLED A FALSE START. ALL RUNNERS WERE RESTRAINED BY THEIR RIDERS', RETURNED TO THE START, EXAMINED BY THE COURSE VETERINARY SURGEON, PASSED FIT TO RACE AND RELOADED. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED A FURTHER SIGNIFICANT DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) FRANCILIEN (C Zackey) refused to load. The starting stall certificate for this filly has been withdrawn. Trainer M N Houdalakis was advised (GT ). b) POINTER (G Lerena) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. Race 6 contd. c) GREAT NOTION (M K Katjedi) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) ACCEPT COOKIES (M Yeni) shifted both ways away from the crop from the 400m. b) GOLDEN MOMENT (R Munger) hung out in the concluding stages. c) GREAT NOTION (M K Katjedi) shifted out away from the crop in the concluding stages. d) In view of the Starter's report with regard to FRANCILIEN, this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 26 February 2025 to 4 March 2025. FRANCILIEN may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer M N Houdalakis was advised. e) The circumstances that led to a false start being called will be investigated. f) SONIC JET (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C J Lensley advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) POINTER not striding out right hind. SCRATCHED: a) MISS SCALETTA Stipes permission. Advised 25 February 2025 at 10H01. b) SAIGON SUZIE coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) FRANCILIEN refused to load (NHA / 15H36) Betting 18/10. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.