Official NHA Assessment

Race 7: #ThisIsRacing MR 94 HANDICAP (Open)

Line Horse
Sudden Star
Reference for assessment
Exact Matches
2 / 7
Calculated = Official
Close Matches
4 / 7
Within 2 points
Significant Diffs
3 / 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    Do Angels Cry        4    56.5    1    0.00     2.0   87    76           87    +0
2    Sudden Star          5    60.5    2    0.40     0.0   95    95           95    +0
3    Dubai Lights         4    53.5    3    0.45     2.0   81    77           77    -4
4    Kaptein              4    57.0    4    3.95     2.0   88    79           79    -9
5    Night Song           5    53.0    5    20.20    0.0   80    73           73    -7
99   Catchafallingstar    5    59.0    99   0.00     0.0   -     85           85    +0
99   Fort Agopian         5    55.0    99   0.00     0.0   -     77           77    +0
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Horse-by-Horse Comparison

Pos Horse Pre-Rating Official New Calculated Discrepancy WFA (kg) Line Horse Calculation
1 Do Angels Cry 87 89 87 +2 2.0 -
2 Sudden Star Line 95 86 95 -9 0.0
3 Dubai Lights 81 77 77 ✓ Match 2.0 -
4 Kaptein 88 80 79 +1 2.0 -
5 Night Song 80 73 73 ✓ Match 0.0 -
99 Catchafallingstar - 94 85 +9 0.0 -
99 Fort Agopian - 84 77 +7 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