Official NHA Assessment

Race 7: AFRICAN HOLLY HANDICAP (Handicap - Non Black Type)

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Line Horse
Spydas Corner
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
0 / 7
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
0 / 7
Within 2 points
Significant Diffs
7 / 7
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    Winter Flight        4    52.0    1    0.00     6.0   88    88           88    +0
2    Spydas Corner        4    58.0    2    0.75     6.0   100   100          100   +0
3    Light That Loose     4    56.5    3    1.75     6.0   97    97           97    +0
4    Sir Pom              4    52.0    4    3.65     6.0   78    88           88    +10
5    Ishnana              7    62.5    5    3.70     0.0   109   121          121   +12
6    Burning Wings        4    56.0    6    5.40     6.0   95    96           96    +1
7    Good Rhythm          6    56.5    7    9.30     0.0   97    109          109   +12
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Winter Flight 88 94 88 +6 6.0 -
2 Spydas Corner Line 100 82 100 -18 6.0
3 Light That Loose 97 86 97 -11 6.0 -
4 Sir Pom 78 57 88 -31 6.0 -
5 Ishnana 109 83 121 -38 0.0 -
6 Burning Wings 95 64 96 -32 6.0 -
7 Good Rhythm 97 85 109 -24 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