Race 8: CHAMPION FINALE 26 APRIL FM 82 DIVIDED HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Tuesday, 15 April 2025 | 15:50
Distance:
1400m
Going:
Yielding
Stakes:
R105,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:12.0 3yrs:2.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blind Ambition TF | 3 b. f | 60.0kg | 11 | Mr M K Katjedi | - | 87 | 93 | 3/1 |
| 2nd | Last Car To Pass | 3 b. f | 57.5kg | 10 | Mr S Khumalo | 1.0 | 82 | 86 | 14/1 |
| 3rd | Mountain High | 3 b. f | 58.0kg | 8 | Mr C Zackey | 1.1 | 83 | 82 | 4/1 |
| 4 | Roaming Spirit | 3 b. f | 55.5kg | 5 | Mr D de Gouveia | 2.1 | 78 | 87 | 6/1 |
| 5 | Sheets And Goggles | 3 b. f | 51.5kg (54.0) | 6 | Mr N Nastili | 3.1 | 75 | 63 | 20/1 |
| 6 | Godspeed | 2 b. f | 55.5kg | 7 | Mr C J Habib | 6.5 | 73 | 60 | 10/1 |
| 7 | Golden Aspen | 6 b. m | 55.5kg | 3 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 10.5 | 73 | 66 | 25/2 |
| 8 | Countess Danza | 5 b. m | 48.0kg (52.0) | 9 | Mr G Dookhit | 14.0 | 57 | 51 | 125/1 |
| 9 | Stormy Sunday | 2 gr. f | 57.5kg | 1 | Mr R Danielson | 16.25 | 82 | 82 | 33/1 |
| 10 | Shampimpi | 4 gr. f | 56.0kg | 2 | Mr D W Schwarz | 19.0 | 74 | 70 | 14/1 |
| 11 | Messalina | 3 b. f | 54.0kg | 4 | Mr P Mxoli | 19.3 | 75 | 71 | 6/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
83.17s
Average Time
82.44s
Difference
+%.2fs
Total Pool
R1,270,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Ambition | 1 | 87 | 93 | + 7 | -1 | |
| Last Car To Pass | 2 | 82 | 86 | -1 | + 5 | |
| Mountain High | 3 | 83 | 82 | -1 | ||
| Roaming Spirit | 4 | 78 | 87 | -1 | + 10 | |
| Sheets And Goggles | 5 | 75 | 63 | -2 | -10 | |
| Godspeed | 6 | 73 | 60 | -3 | -10 | |
| Golden Aspen | 7 | 73 | 66 | -4 | -3 | |
| Countess Danza | 8 | 57 | 51 | -5 | -1 | |
| Stormy Sunday | 9 | 82 | 82 | 0 | -6 | + 6 |
| Shampimpi | 10 | 74 | 70 | -7 | + 3 | |
| Messalina | 11 | 75 | 71 | -7 | + 3 |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ROAMING SPIRIT (D De Gouveia) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the Veterinary Surgeon's report concerning STORMY SUNDAY, and in terms of Rule 93.1, this filly is suspended for 60 days from racing in any race under the jurisdiction of the National Horseracing Authority. Stable Employee A Langa, acting on behalf of Trainer R R Sage, was advised. b) BLIND AMBITION (M K Katjedi), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer B Webber advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) STORMY SUNDAY unilateral epistaxis, recommended 60-day suspension. Stable Employee A Langa, acting on behalf of Trainer R R Sage, was advised (MB). b) SHAMPIMPI fatigued. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.