Official NHA Assessment

Race 3: RACING TODAY MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE (For 2 yo R100 000 Win BSA / RCS Bonus)

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Line Horse
None identified
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
0 / 10
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
0 / 10
Within 2 points
Significant Diffs
0 / 10
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    Catfish              2    57.5    1    0.00     2.0   -     -            -     +0
2    Lightinthewoods      2    57.5    2    5.75     2.0   -     -            -     +0
3    Whatsdamatterwithu   2    60.0    3    12.75    2.0   -     -            -     +0
4    Kovil                2    58.5    4    13.25    2.0   -     -            -     +0
5    Stage One            2    60.0    5    14.00    2.0   -     -            -     +0
6    Imyourhuckleberry    2    60.0    6    14.75    2.0   -     -            -     +0
7    Pure Delight         2    56.0    7    18.00    2.0   -     -            -     +0
8    Fascinator           2    57.5    8    38.00    2.0   -     -            -     +0
99   Mfulathela           2    60.0    99   0.00     2.0   -     -            -     +0
99   Two Tigers           2    60.0    99   0.00     2.0   -     -            -     +0
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Catfish - - - - 2.0 -
2 Lightinthewoods - - - - 2.0 -
3 Whatsdamatterwithu - - - - 2.0 -
4 Kovil - - - - 2.0 -
5 Stage One - - - - 2.0 -
6 Imyourhuckleberry - - - - 2.0 -
7 Pure Delight - - - - 2.0 -
8 Fascinator - - - - 2.0 -
99 Mfulathela - - - - 2.0 -
99 Two Tigers - - - - 2.0 -
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