How does point-to-point racing work?
Point-to-point racing is steeplechasing for amateur riders. The race days are run at local level by a hunt or a recognised club, under the jurisdiction of the Point-to-Point Owners and Riders Association and the Point-to-Point Secretary’s Association. The sport is overseen by The Jockey Club.
How do you read a Racing Post form?
The string of numbers to the left of each horse’s name are the form figures and they are places they have finished in their most recent races, reading from left to right with regards to their latest position. So if a horse has figures of 616111, it would have won its last three races but finished sixth the time before.
What is the most winning post position in horse racing?
According to data from Equibase, over the past ten years, horses in post position number five have won the most races. In fact, horses in post five have won almost 13% of all races run during that period. That’s significantly higher than any other post position.
Is there any point-to-point racing?
point-to-point, race run during the non-hunting season (February to May) by horses regularly ridden at fox hunts. The races originated in England in the second half of the 19th century as a way to keep hunters fit and were first called hunt races. Each hunt had one such race. All riders are amateurs.
What happens at a point-to-point?
What is it? A Point-to-Point is a form of amateur horse racing over fences held at a variety of Point-to-Point racecourses throughout the UK. It’s a great day out in the countryside where people come together to enjoy the sport and to socialise.
How long is a point-to-point race?
three miles
Point-to-Point races are normally run over a minimum of three miles, but certain races, including some blue riband events (e.g. the 4m Heythrop Men’s Open and the 3¼m Lady Dudley Cup) are longer, and Maiden races for young horses (aged four to seven years) can be run over 2½ miles.
How do you read horse racing results?
Picking a winner by reading the form
- The numbers 1-9 indicate the position the horse finished in the race.
- The number 0 indicates that the horse finished outside the first 9.
- The symbol – separates racing seasons.
- The symbol / indicates a longer gap, for example if the horse missed an entire racing season.
What does C mean in horse racing results?
have won previously at the course
What does C&D mean? As well as numbers showing the horses’ most recent finishing positions, look out for letters such and C and D next to its name. C means they have won previously at the course and D means they have previously won over the same distance.
What is the safest bet in horse racing?
Playing It Safe
“Straight” bets are your least complicated option and they’re the safest. These involve wagering that your horse will win, place or show, meaning that he’ll come in first, second or third, respectively. If you wager on him to win and he does indeed win, so do you.
What is the most profitable way to bet on horse racing?
Accumulator. The Accumulator and other multiple horse bets (pick 6) are the most profitable horse racing bets and the riskiest. To win an Accumulator bet, you have to correctly forecast the winner of six races before the start of the first race.
How does a horse qualify for point-to-point?
Point-to-Point Steeple Chases are for horses, owned and ridden by members of an affiliated Hunt. The principle object of a Point-to-Point fixture is to hold Point-to-Point Steeple Chases and where linked to a Hunt, must include the furtherance of the interests of that particular Hunt or Hunts in general.
Why is it called point-to-point?
A race, usually a horse-race, in a direct line across countryside. The term has also migrated to other areas which involve transit from one specific point to another; for example, direct air transport from one city to another and the ‘P2P [Point to Point] Protocol’ used in Internet communications.
What is the difference between point-to-point and National Hunt racing?
While National Hunt horses run on average between four and five times per year, point to point horses may run more frequently during the season, because the race meetings are usually held at weekends.
What do I wear to a point-to-point?
There’s no dress code – so wear what you will! The season starts in November and finishes in mid-June – so a warm coat and wellies during the colder months are a must, whereas sun cream can be essential as we head into Spring and Summer.
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.
What does P mean in horse form?
was pulled up
P or PU indicates that the horse was pulled up by the jockey and did not complete the race.
What does TS mean in horse racing?
Top Speed
Finally, we have TS which stands for ‘Top Speed’ which indicates how fast a horse can run, and RPR which is the Racing Post Rating. This is different from the OR in that the RPR takes into account how well a horse will run in the specific conditions of the race.
What is the best bet to play 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 is the best type of bet in horse racing?
What do you wear to point-to-point?
Can you wear jeans to the races?
Wear whatever makes you comfortable. During the regular work week, most people at the races have on jeans and t-shirts. If you’re going on a big race day and don’t want to dress up, stick with a comfortable pair of pants and polo shirt. That goes for ladies and gentlemen.
Can you wear black to races?
You can wear black to the races, although it’s fun to get suited up for the races and your outfit should mirror that. Therefore, consider choosing a colourful or seasonal outfit that you wouldn’t necessarily choose. Black is trendy, but you can play around with bold colours for the races.
What is the best bet in horse racing?
How can you tell which horse will win?
Here are the factors to take into consideration when trying to select a winning horse:
- Horse Form.
- Going.
- Distance.
- Breeding and Pedigree.
- Trainer Form.
- Age.
- Connections.
- Days Since Last Race.
What does F mean in horse racing?
Fell
A series of numbers and letters appears beside each horse’s name depicting what position a horse has finished in its previous races. Useful abbreviations relating to the results of previous races are: D = disqualified, 0 = not in the first nine, R = refused, U = the rider was unseated, P = pulled up and F = Fell.