Can someone please explain how the topweight in the Open handicap Wellington Cup is 57 kg? With a 53 kg minimum only a 4 kg spread - as below from handicapping policy .
6.2 Minimum Top Weights (including stayers Group and Listed top weights)
The top weight allocated in a Handicap flat race, at the time of weight declaration, shall not be less than:
• 60.0kg in all Handicap races Group 3 and below, that are run at a distance up to and including 2199 metres.
• 59.0kg in Group 3 and Listed races that are run at a distance of 2200 metres or further, for horse rated up to and including 97. Those rated 98 will receive 59.5kg and those rated 99 to 103 will receive 60kg. Horses rated above 103 will receive 0.5kg per rating point on top of the 60kg.
• 59.0kg in Group 1 and Group 2 Handicap races.