Wingman Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Can someone please explain how the weights work for this race. An open Handicap but the weight scale differential from top to bottom based on their ratings is all out of order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 It'll be one of those stupid set weights and penalties things I presume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 No they sensibly decided that the cup was going back to being a handicap but yes it still looks like SWP. Anyone out there with the answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 It's a handicap. BALLOTING CONDITIONS The following horses, if entered for the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup, will be exempt from the ballot. a) Horses placed first, second and third in the 2024 QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP. b) The winner of the 2023 Dunstan Feeds Stayers Championship Final, at Pukekohe on 26 December . c) The winner of the Avondale Cup, if entered, is not subject to a re-handicap for the Auckland Cup. d) The winner of the Nathan’s Memorial, The winner of this race if entered will not be re handicapped for the Auckland Cup . Once entered for the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup, horses remain in the race till they are withdrawn. NB: Owners will be liable for fees which become due if horses are not withdrawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Thanks Curious. Here is why I am so puzzled. Top weight Prise de fer rated 93 weight 57. Dionysus same rating,93 and is weighted 55 then Trust in You rated 89 weighted 54. Mahrajaan rated 88 and Ocean Billy rated 82 are also on 54?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Winger, it's because the weights were declared by the handicapper on the 15th February. They are not based on current ratings, so unless the horse is subject to re-handicapping, those weights stand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 It was curiouser and curiouser but now..Gottcha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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