Bob The Builder (#9-Phillip Parchment) and Mighty Gully (#7-Ian Spence) lead horses past the stands for the first time in the Jamaica St Leger on Sunday, July 6, 2025. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)
What is a handicap system? The handicap system is a method of rating to classify a racing thoroughbred population of a jurisdiction into the eight classes of ability the breed delivers genetically worldwide. It is designed to equalise the form/chances of all classified horses in a race by assigning appropriate weights based on past performances. The goal is to create and drive profitable competitive wagering by enhancing the unpredictability of the outcome of a race through a perception that any horse has a realistic chance of winning.
What is a claiming
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