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What do the letters mean in horse racing?
The letters that appear most commonly in form figures, particularly in National Hunt races, are ‘F’, ‘U’ and ‘P’, which stand for ‘Fell’, ‘Unseated rider’ and ‘Pulled up’, respectively; the first two are fairly self-explanatory, but a horse is said to have been ‘pulled up’ if its jockey decides, usually because of …
Why do some horse races start in stalls?
So, like in athletics, the stalls act as a starting block for horses, who bolt as soon as the doors open. This ensures all horses begin running at the same time, and all have exactly the same distance to cover, which makes for better racing betting odds.
What is a starter allowance horse race?
Starter: An allowance race in which the basic condition is that the horse has raced for a certain claiming price within a specified period of time, or since a certain date. It is intended to give those horses competing in the claiming ranks an opportunity to race without being “risked” via a claim.
What does AWT mean in horse racing?
*AWT Racing does not stand for All Whining Racing or All Withering Racing or even All Whyte Racing. It stands for All Weather Racing- except during Typhoon Usagi- and is what many simply refer to as dirt racing. Or racing on a dirt track.
What is RPR and/or in horse racing?
OR – official rating assigned by the British Horseracing Authority. RPR – Racing Post Rating (compiled by our private form handicapper), adjusted for that day’s weights.
How are horses numbered in a race?
Of all the variables that could affect the outcome, one of the favorites is the order in which the horses line up at the opening gate, otherwise known as the post position. Post positions are numbered from one to 20, with No. 1 being on the track’s inside rail and No. 20 being the farthest outside.
What is it called when a horse race starts?
Clubhouse Turn: The first turn of races that begin on the frontstretch/homestretch. Colt: A male horse. Condition: To train a horse. Conditions: The circumstances under which a race will be run, such as: surface, distance, purse, and eligibilities.
What does G3 mean in horse racing?
G3) Grade 3 stakes. Suburban H. (G1) The “H” stands for handicap and means that the amount of weight each horse carries in the race is assigned by the Racing Secretary or Track Handicapper.
What does overnight mean in horse racing?
overnight race: A race in which entries close a specific number of hours before running (such as 48 hours), as opposed to a stakes race for which nominations close weeks and sometimes months in advance. overweight: Surplus weight carried by a horse when the rider cannot make the required weight.
What does soft track mean?
Soft. Track with a reasonable amount of give in it. 6. Slow.
What is a yielding turf?
A turf course with minimal moisture, and a slight give to the surface. A turf course with more moisture than a good course, and significant give. Yielding. yl. A very wet turf course, with substantial give.