Official NHA Assessment

Race 1: WELCOME TO CAPE RACING MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE (For 2 yo R60 000 Win BSA Bonus Series)

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Line Horse
None identified
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
1 / 9
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
1 / 9
Within 2 points
Significant Diffs
8 / 9
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    Hithemhardsunshine   2    60.0    1    0.00     2.5   -     -            -     +0
2    Piroshka             5    60.0    2    1.75     0.0   -     -            -     +0
3    Smith And Wesson     2    60.0    3    3.75     2.5   -     -            -     +0
4    Not In Doubt         2    60.0    4    3.85     2.5   -     -            -     +0
5    Charlie Croker       2    60.0    5    4.35     2.5   -     -            -     +0
6    Capitaine Maurice    2    60.0    6    4.85     2.5   -     -            -     +0
7    Tothemoonandback     5    60.0    7    5.60     0.0   -     -            -     +0
8    Horsey               2    60.0    8    6.35     2.5   -     -            -     +0
9    Umzimkulu River      2    60.0    9    11.60    2.5   -     -            -     +0
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Hithemhardsunshine - 92 - +92 2.5 -
2 Piroshka - 72 - +72 0.0 -
3 Smith And Wesson - 73 - +73 2.5 -
4 Not In Doubt - 66 - +66 2.5 -
5 Charlie Croker - 82 - +82 2.5 -
6 Capitaine Maurice - 75 - +75 2.5 -
7 Tothemoonandback - 69 - +69 0.0 -
8 Horsey - 71 - +71 2.5 -
9 Umzimkulu River - - - ✓ Match 2.5 -
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