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15 May 2025 | Vaal | Race 2

WWW.RACINGTODAY.CO.ZA MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE (For 2 yo R100 000 Win BSA / CRS Bonus)

Distance 1600m
Going Good
Win Time 96.88s
Avg Time 100.19s
Stakes R90,000
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1 Mr G J Lerena 1 60.0kg 115 115 Won 1/4Fav
Y
O: Mr J E Finlayson
T: Miss C T Dawson
2 Mr S Khumalo 6 60.0kg 83 83 +0.20 10/1
B Y
O: Ms J Motaung
T: Mr A Ndzilana
3 Mr C Zackey 5 60.0kg 80 80 +5.45 5/1
Y
O: Mr P M Murugasa
T: Mike/Mathew De Kock
4 Mr K Matsunyane 4 60.0kg 66 66 +13.45 50/1
Y
O: Messrs D G Bailie, A Harilall, R P Macnab, X Spies, Mrs I Reddy, Adv J J B Schutte & Waste Glass Recovery (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J H de Lange)
T: Mr C Spies
5 Mr K J Lihaba 2 60.0kg* 60 60 +15.70 100/1
Y
O: Mr Q H A Koekemoer
T: Mr W H Marwing
6 Mr D W Schwarz 7 57.0kg 64 64 +24.95 125/1
F
7 Mr R Danielson 3 60.0kg 58 58 +26.20 40/1
F
1
Mr G J Lerena · Dw 1 · 60.0kg
Won
1/4 Fav
MR 115
Y
2
Mr S Khumalo · Dw 6 · 60.0kg
+0.20
10/1
MR 83
B Y
3
Mr C Zackey · Dw 5 · 60.0kg
+5.45
5/1
MR 80
Y
4
Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 4 · 60.0kg
+13.45
50/1
MR 66
Y
5
Mr K J Lihaba (True) · Dw 2 · 60.0kg
+15.70
100/1
MR 60
Y
6
Mr D W Schwarz · Dw 7 · 57.0kg
+24.95
125/1
MR 64
F
7
Mr R Danielson · Dw 3 · 60.0kg
+26.20
40/1
MR 58
F
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) SERGEANT SOQRAT (K Matsunyane) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) CHRONICLE KING (G Lerena) over-raced in the early stages. b) Jockey R Danielson reported that ALHAKIM made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt. c) Jockey D Schwarz reported that WESTWARD GIRL did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly. d) Jockey S Khumalo was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he, as the rider of GOLDEN WARRIOR, misused his crop by striking this colt more than twelve times (13) which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race. Jockey S Khumalo signed an Admission of Guilt and a fine of R3000 was imposed. e) CHRONICLE KING (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer C Dawson advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) ALHAKIM raced equipped with alumites in front and unshod behind (declared 13 May 2025 at 09H18). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) ALHAKIM uncomfortable behind. b) WESTWARD GIRL not striding out right hind and left front. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.