Official NHA Assessment

Race 4: KIDDIES ENTERTAINMENT 30 NOVEMBER MR 100 DIVIDED HANDICAP (Open)

Line Horse
Karangetang
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
0 / 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    Halberdier           4    54.0    1    0.00     9.0   88    85           88    +0
2    Cosmic Star          3    62.0    2    0.05     7.5   104   104          104   +0
3    Karangetang          2    55.5    3    1.25     5.0   96    96           96    +0
4    Yamadori             4    56.0    4    1.50     9.0   92    89           89    -3
5    Rollwiththepunches   6    55.0    5    3.25     0.0   90    105          105   +15
6    Virginia Beach       2    54.5    6    7.25     5.0   88    94           94    +6
7    Aussenkehr           2    57.5    7    16.25    5.0   95    100          100   +5
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Halberdier 88 83 88 -5 9.0 -
2 Cosmic Star 104 105 104 +1 7.5 -
3 Karangetang Line 96 95 96 -1 5.0
4 Yamadori 92 97 89 +8 9.0 -
5 Rollwiththepunches 90 90 105 -15 0.0 -
6 Virginia Beach 88 82 94 -12 5.0 -
7 Aussenkehr 95 79 100 -21 5.0 -
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