How Do You Use Horse Racing Form?

In horse racing, the form of a horse is a record of significant events, mainly its performance in previous races. The form may identify the horse’s sire, dam and wider pedigree. It is used by tipsters and punters as an aid in the prediction of its performance in future races.

How do you read a racing form?

Form runs from left to right, with the oldest races on the left and the most recent on the right.

1. The numbers 1-9 indicate the position the horse finished in the race.
2. The number 0 indicates that the horse finished outside the first 9.
3. The symbol – separates racing seasons.

What does Brought mean in horse racing form?

Brought Down
F = Fell | U = Unseated rider | B = Brought Down | CD = previous Course & Distance winner | BF = Beaten favourite in last race | R = Ran out or Refused to race.

Which way do you read horse form?

The numbers read from right to left and denote the horse’s finishing positions in its previous races with the furthest right result being the most recent. So a form guide that reads 4893241 means a horse finished first in its last race, fourth in the one before, second in the one before that and so on.

What do the letters mean on horse form?

P or PU – indicates the horse was pulled up by the jockey and did not complete the race. F – indicates the horse fell. R – indicates a horse refused. BD – indicates the horse was brought down by another runner. U or UR – indicates that the horse unseated its jockey.

How does form work in horse racing?

Form is simply a history of a horse’s previous performances. A series of numbers and letters appears beside each horse’s name depicting what position a horse has finished in its previous races.

What does B mean in racing form?

brought down

What does F and P mean in horse racing form?

Form should be read from left to right, with the number on the furthest right indicating the horse’s most recent run. The number represents the position the horse finished in. Abbreviations are also used here. P = Pulled Up, F = Fell, UR = Unseated Rider, BD = Brought down, R = Refused.

Do you claim a horse before or after the race?

If a horse is purchased, a track official tags it (often with a red tag) after the race, and it goes to its new owner, assuming the new owner had sufficient funds on deposit. Claiming races have claim amounts which vary, and higher amounts tend to have richer purses.

What is W and P in horse racing?

Win / Place Betting. Backing a horse to win or place is as simple – and for many, as good! – as punting gets. Of all the bet types available these are the two most simple to place; they are also the easiest to follow and enjoy as a punter.

What does DD mean in horse racing?

Types of wagers
DAILY DOUBLE (DD) – You must select the winning horses of two consecutive races designated by the track. The track will usually designate the first two races and sometimes the last two races. Daily Double wagers must be placed before the first race involved in the wager.

What is the most important factor in horse racing?

Of the many things to consider, the one factor that will probably be near the top of most punters list of important handicapping factors is the going, or essentially the horse’s ability on the going.

Which side of the horse do you float on?

If you are transporting one horse in a double float load the horse on the driver’s side. If you are transporting two horses, load the heaviest horse on the driver’s side. This will help keep the float balanced.

How do you know if your horse is dominant?

Dominance occurs when a horse forces the other to move against its will. One horse will move its body in the direction of or in contact with the other forcing it to move. Fighting usually occurs when the dominant horse is challenged by the other horse not moving, or responding aggressively.

What does B mean horse form?

Stands for the beaten favourite and indicates a horse was favourite for a race but did not win. CD. Indicates a horse has won over course and distance. Form is arranged chronologically from left (oldest) to right (newest).

What does C mean in horse form?

P: Pulled up (Did not finish the race) F: Fell. U: Unseated rider. R: Refused (generally refers to refusing to even attempt to jump a fence or hurdle but can also be refused to race which is more commonly RR) C: Carried out (usually means driven off course by another runner)

How do you read a horse form on sportsbet?

1st Up – the horse’s form in the first race back after any breaks. 2nd Up – the horse’s form in the second race back after any breaks. 3rd Up – the horse’s form in the third race back after any breaks. Firm – Number of starts on a Firm Track, and the number of wins, second place, or third placings.

How do you fill out a horse racing slip?

Jot down the name of the horse you want to bet on. If you want to guarantee that you will be paid out at the odds currently on offer for that horse, write them down. Leave the odds off your slip to take the starting price (SP). Decide the type of bet to be placed.

What are the best bets to make in horse racing?

The safest bet in horse racing is an each-way single bet. A single bet means you do not need multiple horses for you to receive a return for your bet.

What does SS mean in racing?

A special stage (SS) is a section of closed road at a stage rallying event used for timed speed tests. Racers attempt to complete the stage in the shortest time. A race on a special stage is coordinated such that each competing racer begins after a set interval, to reduce the chance of impedance by other competitors.

What does ABC mean in racing?

Active Body Control, or ABC, is the Mercedes-Benz brand name used to describe electronically controlled hydropneumatic suspension.