Understanding Racing Post

[TrueLooser]

Hi Guys,

I have a couple of questions, hoping someone can help...

In picture RP - 1, I have highlighted where it says "Won last time; more needed off 11lb higher.....", how is he 11lb higher when he is now 11-10 and was 12-0 before ?

in picture RP - 2, i have highlighted where it says "Won well when last seen in May and could take step up in class in his stride.", at the top it says Class 3 and in the list of previous races it says class 3...what am i missing here

 

Appreciate any help, thank you

[BillyHills]

@TrueLooser

Hi mate welcome to the PL:

Your first question is regarding the Official rating which is different to the weights carried. The horse carried 12st at Exeter when his BHA rating was 107, he was put up 11lbs for that victory so his new mark is 118.
He is running here in the same class of race (Class 4) but a better one so actually carries less weight in the saddle.

Second question is a similar thing. Vice Et Vertu ran in a 0-125 Class 3 race and now is running in a 0-140 Class 3 race. So has moved up in class but stayed in the same grade. Class 3 races can be anywhere from 120-140