Official NHA Assessment

Race 8: NEXT FAIRVIEW RACEMEETING FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER MR 86 HANDICAP (Open)

Line Horse
Walkonthewildside
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
0 / 9
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
3 / 9
Within 2 points
Significant Diffs
3 / 9
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    Juan Carlos          7    61.5    1    0.00     0.0   89    109          89    +0
2    Heemstede            3    59.5    2    0.05     9.0   87    87           87    +0
3    Walkonthewildside    3    59.0    3    0.10     9.0   86    86           86    +0
4    Three Cheers         3    51.5    4    0.35     9.0   76    78           78    +2
5    Alado's Pride        7    54.5    5    1.10     0.0   75    101          101   +26
6    Slainte Mhath        4    56.5    6    1.20     5.0   79    95           95    +16
7    Painite              5    59.0    7    2.20     0.0   84    109          109   +25
8    First Wish           3    60.5    8    7.45     9.0   89    89           89    +0
9    Wood World           3    55.0    9    7.50     9.0   78    78           78    +0
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Juan Carlos 89 93 89 +4 0.0 -
2 Heemstede 87 89 87 +2 9.0 -
3 Walkonthewildside Line 86 84 86 -2 9.0
4 Three Cheers 76 79 78 +1 9.0 -
5 Alado's Pride 75 73 101 -28 0.0 -
6 Slainte Mhath 79 81 95 -14 5.0 -
7 Painite 84 82 109 -27 0.0 -
8 First Wish 89 86 89 -3 9.0 -
9 Wood World 78 74 78 -4 9.0 -
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