Horses in the National Hunt have a rating of 0 to 170 and those in the Flat season have a rating of 0 to 140. The higher the rating, the higher the standard of race a horse can run in. What’s more, a horse with a higher rating will have to carry more weight than one with a lower rating.
What is a good rating for a horse?
Timeform ratings for 3-year-olds and up on the Flat: 140+: an all-time great horse. 136–139: an outstanding horse. 130–135: above average Group 1 winner (a top-class horse)
How does a horse get a handicap rating?
Horses usually need to achieve a minimum of three performance figures – that is, have raced at least three times – in order to for us to translate these into an initial handicap rating. We produce performance figures for every horse in every race.
What does 3lb out of the handicap mean?
Also called “out of the handicap” – that means the horse is running off a handicap mark which is so far below the top rated horse in the race that they are below the minimum weight allowed for the race that their weight has been raised.
What are the levels of horse racing?
Explaining Victorian Horse Racing Classes
- Maidens (3 – 4.5 rating)
- Benchmark 58 (3 – 4)
- Benchmark 64 (4.5 – 7.5)
- Benchmark 70 (6 – 9)
- Benchmark 78 (8 – 11)
- Benchmark 84 (11.5 – 12.5)
- Benchmark 90 (13 – 14)
- Benchmark 96 (14.5 – 15.5)
What does TS mean in horse racing?
Top Speed
Finally, we have TS which stands for ‘Top Speed‘ which indicates how fast a horse can run, and RPR which is the Racing Post Rating. This is different from the OR in that the RPR takes into account how well a horse will run in the specific conditions of the race.
Do jockeys have to be a certain weight?
The word “jockey” originated from England and was used to describe the individual who rode horses in racing. They must be light, typically around a weight of 100-120 lb. and physically fit. They are typically self employed and are paid a small fee from the horse trainer and a percentage of the horse’s winnings.
What does a horses official rating mean?
A horse earns its official rating when it has won a race or placed in the top six on three separate occasions. At this point the ratings are used to determine the handicaps of the horse for the rest of its running career.
What does BHA mean in horse racing?
British Horseracing Authority
In this guide, we’re going to explain how the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) assigns ratings – i.e. the criteria they use to ensure a fair and close contest in horse races.
What does 6lb out of the handicap mean?
Beat The Boys, by the same method, should carry 9-8, but as the minimum racing weight for any national hunt horse is 10-0 (less any claim due to their rider) he actually carries 6lb too much. This is known as being ‘out of the handicap’.
How does jockey weight work?
Racehorses carry extra weights to meet the minimum weight assigned to them for a specific race. If a jockey and his tack weigh less than the weight assigned, weights are added to the horse to meet the required amount designated to carry during its race.
Do jockeys carry weights?
Each horse in a race has to carry a certain amount of weight. To make sure that it does so, all jockeys must weigh out before a race to make sure they and their kit (including the saddle) are the right weight.After the race the jockey must weigh in with all his kit, to confirm that the horse carried the right weight.
What is class 4 in horse racing?
Class 4 Handicaps 0-100 and 0-115 and Novice Handicaps 0-100 and 0-115. Class 5 Handicaps 0-85 and 0-95 and Novice Handicaps 0-85 and 0-95. Class 6 National Hunt Flat Races and Hunter’s Steeplechases.
What does track rating mean tab?
Going (UK), track condition (US) or track rating (AUS) are the track surface of a horse racing track prior to a horse race or race meet. The going is determined by the amount of moisture in the ground and is assessed by an official steward on the day of the race.
What does BM stand for in horse racing?
BM=Benchmark 70 [10 th strongest race.
What does mm mean in horse racing Ladbrokes?
More commonly known by its other initials – MM – or Mickey Mouse market.
What does 6f mean in horse racing?
Furlongs
6 Furlongs = 3/4mile. 8 Furlongs = 1 mile. Race Lengths.
How are speed ratings calculated?
The speed rating is derived from the finishing time of the race after making calculations to account for lengths beaten by the winner and the weight the horse carried on the day.It is only after comparing the calculated time to an average time for the meeting and distance can the speed rating be determined.
How do you read horse racing speed ratings?
The Speed Rating is a comparison of a horse’s final time with the best time at the distance at that track in the last three years. The best time is given a rating of 100. One point is deducted for each fifth of a second by which a horse fails to equal that time.
How are horses rated in Australia?
While the scale of rating 1 – 10 remains, the new terms have a Firm track for ratings 1 & 2, Good for a track rated 3 or 4, Soft is 5 – 7 and any rating over 8 is Heavy. The Australian Racing Style & Lodging a Protest. Guide to Australian Horse Racing.
Do jockeys have eating disorders?
Horse jockeys have a demanding job that requires very specific weight requirements and as a result many jockeys are diagnosed with eating disorders.
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