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17 April 2025 | Vaal | Race 11

NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 29 APRIL MR 80 HANDICAP (Open)

Distance 1000m

Going Good

Win Time 56.72s

Avg Time 57.02s

Stakes R120,000

WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 2yrs:10.5 3yrs:2.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:3.5

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Arilena	Mr J Gates	1	57.5kg	75	73	73	Won	20/1	B Y	O: Mr M Pandaram T: Mr M Pandaram
2	Virgin River Line	Mr C J Habib	11	60.5kg	81	95	95	+0.25	2/1Fav	Y	O: Mauritzfontein (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs J B Jell), Mr Bryn Ressell & Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff) T: Mr A G Laird
3	Phantom Express Line	Mr P Mxoli	4	58.0kg	76	76	76	+0.35	10/1	Y	O: Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias T: Mr P F Matchett
4	Tiger Storm	Mr M A Yeni	9	59.5kg	83	62	62	+0.85	25/2	Y	O: Messrs D Chinsammy, E Naicker, G J Nassif, J Nassif, Jayden Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) T: Mr F P P Habib
5	Nkandla Gold	Mr M K Katjedi	5	59.0kg	78	60	60	+1.65	40/1	EM Y	O: Mr J W Webber & Mrs B I d'Oliveira T: Mr B Webber
6	John Wick	Mr P J Strydom	8	62.0kg	84	82	82	+2.90	7/1	B TT Y	—
7	Lonely As A Cloud	Mr R Danielson	7	56.0kg	76	71	71	+3.20	16/1	Y	—
8	Qhawe Lami	Mr A C Fortune	6	62.0kg	84	80	80	+3.25	20/1	F	—
9	Rock Of Bismantova	Mr G Samo-Burthia	2	58.5kg*	85	83	83	+3.45	33/1	s	—
10	Kinshin Sha	Mr C Zackey	10	59.5kg	79	62	62	+3.50	10/1	B Y	—
11	Lady Of Memphis	Mr C R Maujean	3	57.5kg	79	72	72	+5.50	25/1	Y	—
12	Impact Investor	Mr K Matsunyane	12	56.0kg	76	77	77	+6.25	6/1	Y	—
13	Covert Operator	Mr S Khumalo	13	59.5kg	79	77	77	+11.75	25/1	B TT Y	—

Arilena

Mr J Gates · Dw 1 · 57.5kg

Won

20/1

MR 75 → 73

B Y

Virgin River Line

Mr C J Habib · Dw 11 · 60.5kg

+0.25

2/1 Fav

MR 81 → 95

Phantom Express Line

Mr P Mxoli · Dw 4 · 58.0kg

+0.35

10/1

MR 76 → 76

Tiger Storm

Mr M A Yeni · Dw 9 · 59.5kg

+0.85

25/2

MR 83 → 62

Nkandla Gold

Mr M K Katjedi · Dw 5 · 59.0kg

+1.65

40/1

MR 78 → 60

EM Y

John Wick

Mr P J Strydom · Dw 8 · 62.0kg

+2.90

7/1

MR 84 → 82

B TT Y

Lonely As A Cloud

Mr R Danielson · Dw 7 · 56.0kg

+3.20

16/1

MR 76 → 71

Qhawe Lami

Mr A C Fortune · Dw 6 · 62.0kg

+3.25

20/1

MR 84 → 80

Rock Of Bismantova

Mr G Samo-Burthia (True) · Dw 2 · 58.5kg

+3.45

33/1

MR 85 → 83

Kinshin Sha

Mr C Zackey · Dw 10 · 59.5kg

+3.50

10/1

MR 79 → 62

B Y

Lady Of Memphis

Mr C R Maujean · Dw 3 · 57.5kg

+5.50

25/1

MR 79 → 72

Impact Investor

Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 12 · 56.0kg

+6.25

6/1

MR 76 → 77

Covert Operator

Mr S Khumalo · Dw 13 · 59.5kg

+11.75

25/1

MR 79 → 77

B TT Y

EN ROUTE TO THE START, TIGER STORM (M YENI) LIFTED ITS LEFT FRONT SHOE WHICH WAS ATTENDED TO BY THE COURSE FARRIER. THEREAFTER, COVERT OPERATOR (S KHUMALO) PROVED STUBBORN LOADING. THIS CAUSED A DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) COVERT OPERATOR (S Khumalo) was stubborn loading. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer J J van Vuuren to be advised (GT). b) IMPACT INVESTOR (K Matsunyane) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. c) PHANTOM EXPRESS (P Mxoli) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) In view of the Starter's report with regard to COVERT OPERATOR, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 18 April 2025 to 24 April 2025. COVERT OPERATOR may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer J J van Vuuren to be advised. Race 11 contd. b) ARILENA (J Gates), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M Pandaram advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) COVERT OPERATOR raced with a tongue tie on (declared 16 April 2025 at 07H48). b) ROCK OF BISMANTOVA raced equipped with steel shoes in front and unshod behind (declared 16 April 2025 at 09H03). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) QHAWE LAMI coughing post race. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.