A Guide to Handicapping in Singapore.ppt

* * 1) The drag effect of weight is a FACT. It is harder to carry weight the further one carries it. Penalty system does not consider this. 2) The scale above is practised by all major countries applying Merit Rating. 1 2 3 * * * * 1) This example illustrates the weakness of the penalty system in achieving the objective of the MRA definition of ‘handicap’. 1 2 * 1) Detailed assessment of a race. 2) The line horses are pretty obvious. This race was a Novice Plate. 5 of the seven horses run within 1 point (or half a kilogram or 1 pound) of their prerace rating. 3) Click 1 Shows the LINE HORSES 4) Click 2 shows the mathematical assessment of the race. 5) Click 3 4 deletes the above and illustrates the choice of LINE HORSE is important 2 1 3 * 1) The principle of the WFA scale as proposed over 150 years ago is still valid today. Young, immature horses must be compensated for that lack of maturity by getting weight reliefs until they reach full maturity. Penalty system ignores this totally. 1 * * * 1) Emphasis in previous system was mechanical with no for professional evaluation. 2) Winners (other than large margin victors) were too heavily penalised against their opposition. 3) Relief under penalty system is almost automatic for unplaced runs, this can and does lead to manipulation. 1 2 3 * Winner2ndLH58 last 3 strts50 last strt56 last strtWinner last strtbelow 56 last 3 strtslast 3 strts below 59winner last strtBled * 1) Allocate a rating. 2) Remember to take into account OVERALL RATINGS as against most recent performances. Allocate a FAIR rating that should allow the horse to be COMPETITIVE. 1 * A Guide to Handicapping in Singapore Definition of Handicap. “Handicap” is a race in which the weights to be carried by the horses entered are adjusted by the handicapper for the purpose of equalising their chances of winning after the time limited for entering. MRA Rule: Collins Dictionary: In horse racing a handicap is a race in which some competitors