Official NHA Assessment

Race 3: FORM A SYNDICATE GRADUATION PLATE (Maidens,1 & 2 time winners)

Line Horse
Zafar
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
0 / 4
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
2 / 4
Within 2 points
Significant Diffs
2 / 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    Audacious            2    55.0    1    0.00     4.0   56    63           62    +6
2    Zafar                3    60.0    2    2.50     6.0   69    69           69    +0
3    Captain Carnage      2    57.5    3    12.50    4.0   60    68           68    +8
4    Winchester           2    57.5    4    99.99    4.0   74    68           68    -6
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Audacious 56 61 62 -1 4.0 -
2 Zafar Line 69 78 69 +9 6.0
3 Captain Carnage 60 59 68 -9 4.0 -
4 Winchester 74 69 68 +1 4.0 -
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