Official NHA Assessment

Race 6: FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 72 HANDICAP (Open)

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Line Horse
Only A Poet
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
0 / 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    Damova               3    56.0    1    0.00     8.0   64    66           64    +0
2    Only A Poet          3    58.0    2    0.20     8.0   70    70           70    +0
3    Another Universe     2    57.0    3    0.30     0.0   82    90           90    +8
4    Romeo's Magic        7    58.0    4    4.50     0.0   68    87           87    +19
5    Ideal Future         6    59.5    5    6.75     0.0   74    89           89    +15
6    Japanese Maple       4    55.0    6    7.15     4.5   64    71           71    +7
7    Storm Ahead          4    59.0    7    11.25    4.5   72    79           79    +7
8    Nuclear Force        5    59.5    8    11.50    0.0   71    89           89    +18
9    Eye Catching         4    52.0    9    22.00    4.5   48    65           65    +17
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Damova 64 85 64 +21 8.0 -
2 Only A Poet Line 70 59 70 -11 8.0
3 Another Universe 82 82 90 -8 0.0 -
4 Romeo's Magic 68 73 87 -14 0.0 -
5 Ideal Future 74 72 89 -17 0.0 -
6 Japanese Maple 64 56 71 -15 4.5 -
7 Storm Ahead 72 80 79 +1 4.5 -
8 Nuclear Force 71 61 89 -28 0.0 -
9 Eye Catching 48 48 65 -17 4.5 -
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