Official NHA Assessment

Race 7: EAST CAPE SPRINT CUP (Listed) (Weight For Age plus Penalties)

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Line Horse
Countdown
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
0 / 7
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
1 / 7
Within 2 points
Significant Diffs
4 / 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    Countdown            2    57.0    1    0.00     2.5   109   109          109   +0
2    Phedra               3    57.5    2    1.00     3.5   99    108          108   +9
3    Cliff Top            2    58.0    3    5.25     2.5   110   111          111   +1
4    Inherit The Rain     4    60.0    4    5.30     4.0   106   112          112   +6
5    Whatever Next        6    60.0    5    10.05    0.0   100   120          120   +20
6    Safe Return          3    60.0    6    10.80    3.5   101   113          113   +12
7    Giacomo Puccini      4    60.0    7    13.05    4.0   91    112          112   +21
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Countdown Line 109 106 109 -3 2.5
2 Phedra 99 103 108 -5 3.5 -
3 Cliff Top 110 109 111 -2 2.5 -
4 Inherit The Rain 106 98 112 -14 4.0 -
5 Whatever Next 100 73 120 -47 0.0 -
6 Safe Return 101 83 113 -30 3.5 -
7 Giacomo Puccini 91 72 112 -40 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