Handicapping – National Introduction of Points System The Handicapping Sub-Committee met on 6 November to review the trial of the points based handicapping system in the North Island.
The general consensus was that the points system was working effectively and most appropriate to cater to the wider racing population.
On the recommendation of the Sub-Committee, the Board resolved that this system be confirmed as permanent in the North Island from 1 December.
It was also agreed that following the success of this trial, there was merit in the application of the system on a nationwide basis. Accordingly it was agreed that this system would be introduced for the South Island in early March 2017.
HRNZ’s Racing Department will now give priority to re-assessing the existing horse population under this new system and implementing computer changes to service this. A consultation and education programme will also be developed to explain the new system to industry participants early in the New Year. Some minor changes and refinements were agreed to the points system Guiding Principles.
These will be separately advised when full details on the new system are circulated.
Read the full summary of major matters considered at the HRNZ Board meeting on 7 November by clicking the link below
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