Official NHA Assessment

Race 6: HIGHVELD CHAMPION OLDER HORSE - ROYAL VICTORY MR 96 HANDICAP (Open)

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Line Horse
Rainbow Reward
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
1 / 7
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
2 / 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    Dreamland            4    59.0    1    0.00     0.0   97    94           97    +0
2    Super Awesome        4    52.5    2    1.25     0.0   84    81           81    -3
3    Rainbow Reward       5    55.0    3    5.25     0.0   86    86           86    +0
4    Karangetang          2    61.0    4    7.75     1.5   98    95           95    -3
5    Ice Star             2    61.5    5    8.25     1.5   102   96           96    -6
99   Beamonesque          4    55.5    99   0.00     0.0   -     87           87    +0
99   Veldskoen (AUS)      4    52.0    99   0.00     0.0   -     80           80    +0
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Dreamland 97 103 97 +6 0.0 -
2 Super Awesome 84 79 81 -2 0.0 -
3 Rainbow Reward Line 86 89 86 +3 0.0
4 Karangetang 98 95 95 ✓ Match 1.5 -
5 Ice Star 102 112 96 +16 1.5 -
99 Beamonesque - 76 87 -11 0.0 -
99 Veldskoen (AUS) - 71 80 -9 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