Official NHA Assessment

Race 6: FOLLOW IN THE BOX SEAT PODCAST MR 76 HANDICAP (Open)

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Line Horse
Terminator
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
0 / 7
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
2 / 7
Within 2 points
Significant Diffs
5 / 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    Burning Man          3    52.0    1    0.00     5.0   73    56           73    +0
2    Run To Rio           4    50.5    2    4.10     3.0   65    58           58    -7
3    Terminator           4    59.5    3    6.10     3.0   75    75           75    +0
4    Teatime Tipple       2    59.0    4    7.10     0.0   74    80           80    +6
5    Joshua Hotsnake      3    58.5    5    8.00     5.0   73    69           69    -4
6    Lord Wylie           7    60.0    6    9.90     0.0   76    82           82    +6
7    Mister Nibbles       3    58.5    7    14.20    5.0   83    69           73    -10
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Burning Man 73 74 73 +1 5.0 -
2 Run To Rio 65 71 58 +13 3.0 -
3 Terminator Line 75 86 75 +11 3.0
4 Teatime Tipple 74 69 80 -11 0.0 -
5 Joshua Hotsnake 73 67 69 -2 5.0 -
6 Lord Wylie 76 69 82 -13 0.0 -
7 Mister Nibbles 83 81 73 +8 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