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Minimum Weight Rules (as at 1 September 2018)

AR 103. (1) The top weight allocated for handicap flat races must not be less than 59 kilograms, except for Group 1 handicap races and races in which 2yos only can run, for which
the allocated top weight must not be less than 58 kilograms.
[words added 1.8.08]

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subrule (1), if at the declaration of acceptances for a handicap flat race the weight allocated to the highest-weighted acceptor (including any extra
weight by way of re-handicap or penalty) is less than 58 kilograms (57 kilograms for Group 1 handicap races), or less than a higher weight determined by a Principal Racing Authority,
then allocated weights for the race must be increased until the highest-weighted acceptor is weighted at not less than 58 kilograms (57 kilograms for Group 1 handicap races).

Provided further that the Principal Racing Authority concerned may, in its sole and absolute discretion, provide an exemption from this subrule for Group 1 handicap races.
[amended 10.9.09, 1.10.15, 1.3.16 & 1.10.17]

(3) The minimum weight allocated for handicap flat races must not be less than –
(a) 50 kilograms for the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup;
(b) 52 kilograms for Group 1 handicap races other than the Melbourne Cup and
Caulfield Cup;
(c) 53 kilograms for Group 2 handicap flat races;
(d) 54 kilograms for all other handicap flat races (provided that a Principal Racing Authority may in its discretion approve a minimum of 53 kilograms for the purposes of this subrule).

Provided further that the Principal Racing Authority concerned may approve applications made by racing clubs for a minimum weight of 50 kilograms for Group 1 handicap races
other than the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup (paragraph (b) of this subrule) and also for 2-year-old and/or 3-year old horses in open-age handicap races to be allocated lower
minimum weights than those prescribed by paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this subrule.

Metropolitan

53kg all races unless otherwise listed in the Racing Calendar

Provincial

54kg all races unless otherwise listed in the Racing Calendar

Country

54kg all races unless otherwise listed in the Racing Calendar

Age and Sex Allowances

Racing NSW has adopted an allowance policy for 3yo's and 2yo's when they race against older horses.

The scale of the allowance is as follows:

All Fillies and Mares are allowed -2kg against Male horses in mixed sex races.