Litigation – smart effort sees him go to a 115 (Pic -JC Photos)
Litigation has had his rating increased to 115 from 111 after leading from start to finish to win the Gr3 Betway London News Stakes over 1800m at the Turffontein Standside Track on Saturday.
The Handicappers were of the opinion that the 3rd placed Meridius made for the most suitable line horse here and his rating remain unchanged on 110.
The runner up Street Art, who finished 0.10 lengths ahead of the 110 rated Meridius at level weights, had his rating adjusted to 110 from 107.
The specific conditions of this race do not allow for a more than 4 pounds ratings increase for placed runners, and as such, 4th placed Pure Predator goes up from 100 to 104 despite achieving a higher performance figure.
The only runners to receive a ratings drop were Bingwa and Safe Passage, who both received a pound drop, from 118 to 117 and from 117 to 116 respectively.
- Media release by NHA on Tuesday 20 February 2024
