Glossary term

Weight-for-age

A weight scale that adjusts the weight horses carry according to age, and sometimes other conditions, to account for physical maturity.

Category

Race types and conditions

Japanese term

馬齢重量

Reading: ばれいじゅうりょう

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Aliases

  • WFA

Beginner explanation

Younger horses may receive a weight allowance when racing older horses because they are still maturing.

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