Official NHA Assessment

Race 1: NEW GALAXY MAIDEN PLATE (Maiden Plate Colts & Geldings to carry)

Line Horse
Lion's Share
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
0 / 4
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
1 / 4
Within 2 points
Significant Diffs
3 / 4
More than 5 points
Detailed Assessment
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Pos  Horse                Age  Weight  Fin  Lengths  WFA   Pre   Race Rating  New   Adj  
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1    Ziwewere             2    54.5    1    0.00     1.0   -     44           6     +6
2    Matilda Fitzwalter   2    54.5    2    1.00     1.0   -     44           44    +44
3    Lion's Share         3    60.0    3    2.00     2.0   53    53           53    +0
4    Head And Heart       2    57.0    4    3.75     1.0   -     49           49    +49
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Ziwewere - 77 6 +71 1.0 -
2 Matilda Fitzwalter - - 44 -44 1.0 -
3 Lion's Share Line 53 43 53 -10 2.0
4 Head And Heart - 48 49 -1 1.0 -
Assessment Methodology
Calculation Steps:
  1. Identify Line Horse - consistent performer used as reference
  2. Calculate WFA Allowance based on age, distance, and month
  3. Apply Drag Adjustment for beaten margin
  4. Calculate Actual Weight Performance:
    Weight - Drag - WFA
  5. Compare to Line Horse to determine race rating
  6. Apply special rules (maiden caps, layoff allowance)
Key Formulas:
  • Drag Effect: Varies by distance (see Benchmarks page)
  • 1 length ≈ 1kg at 1 mile (1600m)
  • WFA Scale: Based on Admiral Rous's 1855 table
  • Rating Points: 1kg = 2 rating points