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05 September 2024 | Vaal | Race 5

BETWAY MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)

Distance 2000m

Going Good

Win Time 124.50s

Avg Time 123.77s

Stakes R85,000

WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:9.5 4yrs:1.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:12.5 4yrs:2.5

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Battleofbarberton	Mr P J Strydom	6	59.5kg	81	86	86	Won	7/1	Y	O: Mr N Jonsson T: Messrs M G Azzie & A A Azzie
2	Claw	Mr S Khumalo	1	59.5kg	81	91	91	+0.25	5/2Fav	TT Y	O: Mr Sterling M Miller T: Messrs M G Azzie & A A Azzie
3	American Rebel Line	Mr C J Habib	8	57.0kg	76	78	78	+4.50	40/1	B Y	O: Dr S J Coetzee T: Mr W Marwing
4	Master Tik Tok	Mr M A Yeni	5	55.0kg	70	80	80	+5.00	3/1	Y	O: Messrs P F Matchett & D U Kruger T: Mr P F Matchett
5	Diesel's Shadow	Mr G J Lerena	7	57.5kg	77	79	79	+5.20	9/2	TT Y	O: Mr & Mrs E R Grace & Mr D D Savadier T: Mr E Verdonese
6	Fifth Of July	Mr L M van Rensburg	3	55.5kg	71	63	63	+5.60	14/1	Y	—
7	Romeo's Magic	Mr N Klink	2	55.0kg	70	69	69	+5.75	14/1	B Y	—
8	Taxhaven	Mr C Zackey	4	59.5kg	81	89	89	+26.75	7/1	Y	—
Code 88	Banha Bridge	Mr R Danielson	10	60.5kg	—	70	70	—	20/1	N	—
Code 88	Celtic Rush	Mr K Matsunyane	7	58.5kg	—	69	69	—	10/1	N	—

Battleofbarberton

Mr P J Strydom · Dw 6 · 59.5kg

Won

7/1

MR 81 → 86

Claw

Mr S Khumalo · Dw 1 · 59.5kg

+0.25

5/2 Fav

MR 81 → 91

TT Y

American Rebel Line

Mr C J Habib · Dw 8 · 57.0kg

+4.50

40/1

MR 76 → 78

B Y

Master Tik Tok

Mr M A Yeni · Dw 5 · 55.0kg

+5.00

3/1

MR 70 → 80

Diesel's Shadow

Mr G J Lerena · Dw 7 · 57.5kg

+5.20

9/2

MR 77 → 79

TT Y

Fifth Of July

Mr L M van Rensburg · Dw 3 · 55.5kg

+5.60

14/1

MR 71 → 63

Romeo's Magic

Mr N Klink · Dw 2 · 55.0kg

+5.75

14/1

MR 70 → 69

B Y

Taxhaven

Mr C Zackey · Dw 4 · 59.5kg

+26.75

7/1

MR 81 → 89

Banha Bridge

Mr R Danielson · Dw 10 · 60.5kg

—

20/1

MR — → 70

Celtic Rush

Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 7 · 58.5kg

—

10/1

MR — → 69

EN ROUTE TO THE START, K MATSUNYANE WAS DISLODGED FROM CELTIC RUSH, WHICH TOOK AN AWKWARD STRIDE AND STUMBLED. CELTIC RUSH WAS TAKEN IN HAND, REUNITED WITH JOCKEY K MATSUNYANE AND CONTINUED TO THE START. ON ARRIVAL AT THE START, CELTIC RUSH WAS EXAMINED BY THE VETERINARY SURGEON AND WAS WITHDRAWN. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED A DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) CLAW (S Khumalo) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. b) AMERICAN REBEL (C Habib) was slow losing two lengths. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) As the start was effected, ROMEO'S MAGIC (N Klink) was squeezed out between FIFTH OF JULY (M van Rensburg) and CLAW (S Khumalo), which jumped outwards leaving the stalls. b) Jockey C Zackey (TAXHAVEN) did not persevere with his riding from the 300m. Thereafter, Jockey C Zackey reported that TAXHAVEN did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. c) The Board have adjourned to give consideration to Jockey S Khumalo's (CLAW) ride in the concluding stages. d) BATTLEOFBARBERTON (P Strydom), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A Azzie advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) TAXHAVEN lame left front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer P F Matchett to be advised. b) CLAW blowing post-race. c) FIFTH OF JULY fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) BANHA BRIDGE off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) CELTIC RUSH not striding out (NHA / 14H59) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 10/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.