Racing NSW Benchmark Programming and Handicapping

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Racing NSWBenchmark Programming and HandicappingBenchmark Handbook November 2010 02Benchmark Handbook November 2010 CONTENTSOverview 1Introduction, Background and Reason for Change 2Benchmark Programming & Handicapping Explained 4Benchmarking in Action 6Policy Principles 8Minimum Weights / Allowances / Set Weight Maiden Races 10Benchmark Programming 12Balloting Conditions 15FAQ s 16Management and Ongoing Review 201November 2010 Benchmark HandbookOvErviEwRacing NSW is committed to providing the Racing industry with a Handicapping system that is transparent, fair and consistent, whilst at the same time making Racing competitive. Similarly Racing NSW is seeking to deliver Programming that is inclusive as opposed to exclusive, creating greater Racing opportunities for participants and producing interesting and exciting Racing .

Racing NSW is committed to an accreditation process for the new system. quarterly reviews and periodic industry Consultation will form the basis of any adjustments to BPaH and ensure the objectives of the program are achieved. Review of Benchmarking System – Effective 1 November 2010 Racing NSW committed to a review of the Benchmarking

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