Winning Distances?

[Martin]

I watched the 5f race won by Hoh Mike at the weekend and afterwards it was said that winning by 2l over 5f was a good feat and it got me thinking. Is there a specific winning distance that is extra special for each length of race? I assume a horse winning by 3l over 5f is more impressive than one winning by 3l over 6f, therefore is there any kind of formula that can be used to work out exceptional winning margins for each distance?

[RussP]

Re: Winning Distances? This should help..... The basic weight scale applied to the handicapping of horses for the flat is, 5-6f 3lb per length 7-8f 2&1/2lb per length 9-11f 2lb per length 12-14f 1&1/2lb per length 15f+ 1lb per length This is for good ground, on fast ground it would need a slight increase & on softer ground a slight decrease, as with most things in this sport it is not an exact science.