Official NHA Assessment

Race 7: WESTERN PROVINCE NOMADS CHAMPAGNE STAKES (Grade 3) (F & M at Weight For Age + Penalties)

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Line Horse
Major Attraction
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
2 / 8
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
3 / 8
Within 2 points
Significant Diffs
4 / 8
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    Walk Of Fame         4    58.0    1    0.00     2.0   97    103          103   +6
2    Major Attraction     4    58.0    2    0.10     2.0   103   103          103   +0
3    Sonic Burst          4    58.0    3    4.35     2.0   85    103          103   +18
4    Fly My Flag          4    58.0    4    5.10     2.0   100   103          103   +3
5    Fusillade            4    58.0    5    7.10     2.0   86    103          103   +17
6    Dad's Catch          4    58.0    6    10.10    2.0   88    103          103   +15
7    Kitty Cat Chat (AUS  4    60.0    7    19.10    2.0   107   107          107   +0
8    Phil's Dancer        5    59.0    8    31.10    0.0   102   109          109   +7
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Walk Of Fame 97 104 103 +1 2.0 -
2 Major Attraction Line 103 103 103 ✓ Match 2.0
3 Sonic Burst 85 81 103 -22 2.0 -
4 Fly My Flag 100 98 103 -5 2.0 -
5 Fusillade 86 84 103 -19 2.0 -
6 Dad's Catch 88 88 103 -15 2.0 -
7 Kitty Cat Chat (AUS) 107 107 107 ✓ Match 2.0 -
8 Phil's Dancer 102 102 109 -7 0.0 -
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