RA-010. Speed Index and Racing Points

1. SPEED INDEX.
   1.  The American Paint Horse Association uses the current Speed Index System developed and adapted from the American Quarter Horse Association. The APHA also uses the track records recognized by the AQHA in establishing Speed Index ratings. At a track where the track records recognized by the AQHA are faster than the Minimum Track records, that track’s AQHA recognized track record shall be used in compiling Speed Index ratings. At tracks where the track records recognized by the AQHA are slower than Minimum Track Records, the Minimum Track Records shall be used to compile Speed Index ratings.
   2.  Horses starting at tracks eligible for recognition by the APHA for the first time, will receive Official Speed Index ratings compiled on the basis of track records established during the approved races or meet, or by using the Minimum Track Records, whichever may apply. Ratings obtained at such tracks, however, shall be subject to review and revision by the APHA Racing Committee.
   3.  If a horse should be disqualified, he will receive Speed Index and points based on time awarded him by the stewards.
   4.  Should a horse carry less than 120 lbs. (54.4311kg) in a race, 1⁄10 of a second will be added to the official time for each four pounds, or fraction thereof, less than 120 lbs (54.4311kg).
2. RACING PERFORMANCE POINTS. Racing points will be awarded according to conditions of the race and order of finish for all races recognized by APHA which will include unofficial and hand-timed races.
   1. Starter allowance and optional claiming races are considered in the same category as claiming races, based on claiming and optional claiming price.
   2.  Should a dead heat occur, all horses involved will receive the same points based on the place for which they dead-heated; all other horses will receive points based on their actual finish.
   3.  A disqualified horse will receive points according to its final placement. 285
   4.  Horses participating in match races or races with less than five (5) horses on the race card will receive no race points.
   5.  The final decision as to which category a race shall be placed will be made by APHA’s Racing Department.