Official NHA Assessment

Race 7: Zimbabwe Oaks (L) (Oaks)

Line Horse
Cutback
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
0 / 4
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
0 / 4
Within 2 points
Significant Diffs
4 / 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    Empress Of Jade      3    58.0    1    0.00     2.0   50    69           56    +6
2    Cutback              6    58.0    2    0.05     0.0   73    73           73    +0
3    Tigers Eagle         3    58.0    3    8.05     2.0   71    69           69    -2
4    Midfield Girl        3    58.0    4    16.05    2.0   63    69           69    +6
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Empress Of Jade 50 73 56 +17 2.0 -
2 Cutback Line 73 63 73 -10 0.0
3 Tigers Eagle 71 79 69 +10 2.0 -
4 Midfield Girl 63 59 69 -10 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