thanks for explaining that
next question . how does main defender get a higher rating than sandringham summit when the last time they raced s summit won by over 2 lengths at level weights.
From NHRA Press Release
MAIN DEFENDER has had his rating raised from 113 to 121 following his emphatic success in the Grade 2 Betway Spring Challenge over 1450m on the Turffontein inside course on Saturday 7th October.
The Handicappers were of the unanimous view that 2nd placed THUNDERSTRUCK made for the most suitable line horse when assessing this race, which leaves him unchanged on a mark of 118. In assessing the race this way MAIN DEFENDER runs to a higher mark but the specific race conditions do not allow for a rating increase of more than eight pounds. Placed runners may only be increased by a maximum of 4 pounds and accordingly, 3rd placed READY TO CHARGE was adjusted to a rating of 109 from 105 despite running to a higher mark.
The following horses were given ratings’ drops, WILLIAM ROBERTSON was dropped from 121 to 119, BINGWA was lowered marginally from 120 to 119, CABINET SHUFFLE and MK’S PRIDE were dropped 2 pounds each, from 106 to 104 and 120 to 118 respectively. The only other horse to receive a drop was UNZEN, who was reduced from 106 to 101.
