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08 June 2023 | Vaal | Race 4

RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MR 104 HANDICAP (Open)

Distance 1600m
Going Good
Win Time 98.18s
Stakes R110,000
WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:10.5 3yrs:1.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:3.0
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1 Mr C Zackey 6 57.5kg 99 96 96 Won 28/10
Y
O: Mr D Shawe
T: Mr Lucky Houdalakis
2 Mr M A Yeni 1 55.0kg 94 78 78 +0.40 16/1
B Y
O: Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos
T: Mr Tyrone Zackey
3 Mr K Matsunyane 3 53.0kg 90 96 96 +1.50 25/2
EM Y
O: Lammerskraal Stud
T: Mr S G Tarry
4 Mr D de Gouveia 2 58.0kg 100 95 95 +2.50 20/1
Y
O: Wernars Family, D C Stonebridge, Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge
T: Mr J A Janse van Vuuren
5 Mr D W Schwarz 4 60.0kg 104 103 103 +2.55 3/1Fav
B Y
O: Mrs S Viljoen
T: Mr A P Peter
6 Mr S Khumalo 7 56.0kg 99 110 110 +4.00 8/1
Y
7 Mr G J Lerena 5 59.5kg 106 62 62 +8.50 25/2
Y
Code 88 Mr P Mxoli 1 55.5kg* 95 95 15/4
N
Code 88 Mr C J Habib 6 57.5kg 86 86 7/2
N
1
Mr C Zackey · Dw 6 · 57.5kg
Won
28/10
MR 9996
Y
2
Mr M A Yeni · Dw 1 · 55.0kg
+0.40
16/1
MR 9478
B Y
3
Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 3 · 53.0kg
+1.50
25/2
MR 9096
EM Y
4
Mr D de Gouveia · Dw 2 · 58.0kg
+2.50
20/1
MR 10095
Y
5
Mr D W Schwarz · Dw 4 · 60.0kg
+2.55
3/1 Fav
MR 104103
B Y
6
Mr S Khumalo · Dw 7 · 56.0kg
+4.00
8/1
MR 99110
Y
7
Mr G J Lerena · Dw 5 · 59.5kg
+8.50
25/2
MR 10662
Y
88
Mr P Mxoli (True) · Dw 1 · 55.5kg
15/4
MR 95
N
88
Mr C J Habib · Dw 6 · 57.5kg
7/2
MR 86
N
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) DIESEL AND DUST (*P Mxoli) refused to load. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer P F Matchett was advised (GT). b) SISTER LIGHT (K Matsunyane) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. c) PROPHET (G Lerena) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. d) ARGO ALLEY (S Khumalo) jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. e) OCEAN WARRIOR (D De Gouveia) and DUKE OF SUSSEX (C Zackey) were slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the Starter's report with regard to DIESEL AND DUST, as well as taking this gelding's history with regards to tractability in the stalls into account, his starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion on three (3) consecutive race days. Trainer P F Matchett was advised. b) In view of the performance of ARGO ALLEY (S Khumalo), (distance 4,00 lengths, betting 8/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) DUKE OF SUSSEX (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M N Houdalakis advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) OCEAN WARRIOR was ridden by Jockey D De Gouveia (declared 8 June 2023 at 08H18). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ARGO ALLEY examined post race, nothing obvious detected. b) VANDERBILT abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) INDLAMU Stipes permission (racing in a feature race at Turffontein Racecourse on 11 June 2023). Advised 8 June 2023 at 08H13. b) DIESEL AND DUST refused to load (NHA / 14H06) Betting 15/4. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.