CLASSIFICATION
Classification
Minimum entry levels for Classification of Group, Graded listed in Part 1 of International Cataloguing Standards) and Listed race winners.
Category 1: Australia, Canada, Dubai, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, United States of America

Race Type Minimum MRA Rating
Group Winner
*(4 year old and above)
Minimum rating of 90
Listed Winner
*(4 year old and above)
Minimum rating of 85
*3 year old Group winner Minimum rating of 75
*3 year old Listed winner Minimum rating of 70
*2 year old Group winner Minimum rating of 60
*2 year old Listed winner Minimum rating of 50

*Age refers to when Group/Listed race was won.

Category 2: New Zealand and South Africa
  • Subtract two rating points from Category 1 ratings.
Category 3: Other countries
  • Subtract five rating points from Category 1 ratings. (Amended 1/7/2007)
Minimum entry Levels for horses which are not Group/Listed Winners
The minimum entry level for raced 4 year olds and above would be 55. The minimum entry level for raced 2 and 3 year olds would be 50. (Amended 1/7/2007)

An unraced Malaysian-bred horse will be given a rating which qualifies it to run in Class 5 races. (Amended 1/7/2007)

A horse which has been registered with the Malayan Amateur Racing Association for amateur racing will not be permitted to be registered in professional racing. (Amended 1/7/2007)