Generic Ratings: September 16 With the ratings for the mares relatively under control I decided to have a crack at the better class 4yo + runners. It goes without saying several of the runners will improve their ratings by the end of November but right now this is how I see them based on the top rating I have allocated at their best distance. For instance, Viewed is rated at 2400m plus while Hot Danish is rated at 1200m however reverse the distances and only a miracle reminiscent of Lourdes woul

Generic Ratings: September 16
With the ratings for the mares relatively under control I decided to have a crack at the better class 4yo + runners. It goes without saying several of the runners will improve their ratings by the end of November but right now this is how I see them based on the top rating I have allocated at their best distance. For instance, Viewed is rated at 2400m plus while Hot Danish is rated at 1200m however reverse the distances and only a miracle reminiscent of Lourdes would see them win.

What I have done is given each a figure at their best distance/s and have deducted an amount off those peak ratings on either side. At some stage, for each horse, I have decided not to rate them at a distance range (Viewed over 900-1300 would be a good example) and when I use the ratings in the New Year obviously there will be no figure for Viewed at those distances. I may change this and still give a figure anyway but one that wouldn't normally have them top rated.

I will simply list them with the best on zero and the worst is on 7. You will note I have instigated something I have not seen in this sort of racetrack rating methodology: there are quarters involved in the figures. As much as possible I would like to split the top class runners however I know when I get to the handy horses below top class there will be massive difficulty trying to split them. I will consider the issue of 0.1 splits in the future but let's not go there just yet. Here they are:
El Segundo (0) Whobegotyou (1.0) Predatory Pricer (1.75) Mic Mac (2.0) Vigor (2.25) Racing To Win (3.25) Heart Of Dreams (3.5) Hot Danish (3.5) Nicconi (4.0) Mentality (4.25) Gran Sasso (4.5) Zarita (4.5) O'Lonhro (5.5) Morgan Dollar (5.75) Let Go Thommo (6.0) Typhoon Tracy (6.0) First Command (6.25) Kroner (6.5) Strats Flyer (7.0)

I am reasonably happy with the sixteen males and three mares as I have them rated, at present. I wonder about an oldie like Let Go Thommo but gee whizz he is a giant killer on his day and if he wins another top sprint I will look like a real dill for not at least having him in the list. He deserves a spot.

For those interested in compiling their own ratings for comparison purposes why not start with this list?