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05 December 2024 | Vaal | Race 8

NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)

Distance 1000m

Going Good

Win Time 55.87s

Avg Time 57.02s

Stakes R120,000

WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:4.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:6.0

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Johnny Appleseed	Mr C R Maujean	10	58.5kg	85	90	90	Won	7/1	Y	O: Mrs S Viljoen T: Mr A P Peter
2	Duke Of Rock	Mr J Gates	8	57.5kg	75	76	76	+4.75	33/1	Y	O: Mr M G Bothma & Mrs A M Bothma T: Mr F P P Habib
3	John Wick Line	Mr P J Strydom	4	62.0kg	84	82	82	+5.75	28/10Fav	B TT Y	O: Messrs D Chinsammy, E Naicker, G J Nassif, J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) T: Mr F P P Habib
4	Smith And Wesson	Mr T J Mayhew	5	58.0kg*	79	73	73	+6.25	16/1	TT Y	O: Messrs B S Tobias & K Jansen T: Mr P F Matchett
5	Var Park	Mr P Mxoli	2	58.5kg	77	87	87	+7.65	16/1	Y	O: Mr G J Maroun T: Mr G J Maroun
6	Blaze A Way	Mr G J Lerena	6	60.0kg	88	80	80	+7.85	3/1	Y	—
7	Tchaikovsky	Mr D W Schwarz	3	60.5kg	81	81	81	+8.15	17/2	B TT Y	—
8	Kinshin Sha	Mr C Zackey	9	61.5kg	83	62	62	+8.45	16/1	B Y	—
9	Veldskoen (AUS)	Mr K Matsunyane	1	59.5kg	79	71	71	+9.15	9/2	Y	—
10	Bridge Of Spies	Mr V Jodhee	7	48.0kg*	48	48	48	+19.40	100/1	Y	—

Johnny Appleseed

Mr C R Maujean · Dw 10 · 58.5kg

Won

7/1

MR 85 → 90

Duke Of Rock

Mr J Gates · Dw 8 · 57.5kg

+4.75

33/1

MR 75 → 76

John Wick Line

Mr P J Strydom · Dw 4 · 62.0kg

+5.75

28/10 Fav

MR 84 → 82

B TT Y

Smith And Wesson

Mr T J Mayhew (True) · Dw 5 · 58.0kg

+6.25

16/1

MR 79 → 73

TT Y

Var Park

Mr P Mxoli · Dw 2 · 58.5kg

+7.65

16/1

MR 77 → 87

Blaze A Way

Mr G J Lerena · Dw 6 · 60.0kg

+7.85

3/1

MR 88 → 80

Tchaikovsky

Mr D W Schwarz · Dw 3 · 60.5kg

+8.15

17/2

MR 81 → 81

B TT Y

Kinshin Sha

Mr C Zackey · Dw 9 · 61.5kg

+8.45

16/1

MR 83 → 62

B Y

Veldskoen (AUS)

Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 1 · 59.5kg

+9.15

9/2

MR 79 → 71

Bridge Of Spies

Mr V Jodhee (True) · Dw 7 · 48.0kg

+19.40

100/1

MR 48 → 48

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) TCHAIKOVSKY (D Schwarz) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) VELDSKOEN (AUS) (K Matsunyane) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. c) BLAZE A WAY (G Lerena) was slow losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) VAR PARK (P Mxoli) took an awkward stride and stumbled when awkwardly placed between VELDSKOEN (AUS) (K Matsunyane), which jumped outwards leaving the stalls, and TCHAIKOVSKY (D Schwarz), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. b) Jockey C Zackey reported that he felt something amiss with KINSHIN SHA in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) Jockey G Lerena reported that BLAZE A WAY made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Jockey V Jodhee reported that BRIDGE OF SPIES did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. e) Apprentice V Jodhee, the rider of BRIDGE OF SPIES, rode a satisfactory qualifying ride. f) JOHNNY APPLESEED (C Maujean), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee M Peter, acting on behalf of Trainer A P Peter, was advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) VELDSKOEN new ownership: Hollywood Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Delpech), colours: Yellow, purple stars, yellow cap, purple star (Sold with engagement). b) TCHAIKOVSKY raced equipped with blinkers (declared 3 December 2024 at 08H28). c) VELDSKOEN (AUS) raced equipped with cheek pieces (declared 3 December 2024 at 08H51). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) KINSHIN SHA not striding out right hind. b) BLAZE A WAY not striding out right hind. c) BRIDGE OF SPIES lame right front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. BRIDGE OF SPIES is required to perform a gallop to the satisfaction of the NHA veterinary department prior to his next engagement. Trainer D C Pretorius advised (MB). d) VAR PARK coughing post race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.