Who the beep is Tony Adam Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Hi, I have just been reading through the Racing Post and have a query about graded handicap races. How is that some 'Class 6 handicaps' on the flat are given the parameters of say 46-58 and another class 6 would be graded 48-60. There is also examples of this in jump racing where a class four handicap chase would be graded 0-110 whilst another class 4 graded 0-115. Is this difference caused by differing lengths of races (e.g. a class 4 2m h'cap hurdle is given different rating parameters to a class 4 2m 4 h'cap hurdle). Also how are maiden races split into both class 4 and 5. If a horse is a newcomer to the racetrack how is it graded into a maiden races. Sellers and claimers also show different grades - what are the requirements of each Any help would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who the beep is Tony Adam Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Re: Graded Handicaps Hi again, After a bit of research I have found the answer to why there are different graded maidens and claiming races - prize money. I still cannot understand why there is a disparity in the ratings used in the different handicap classes - some class sixes have a band from 46-58 and others from 43-55 etc. Anyone able to explain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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