What does P mean on horse racing form?
Pulled-Up
Pulled-Up – P or PU. This is when a horse runs but doesn’t finish the race because the jockey decides it is better to finish the race early.
How do you read a racing 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 does TS mean in horse racing form?
RTF % – indicates the percentage of a trainer’s horses who run to form in past 16 days. 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. TS – Topspeed.
How do I know if my horse is in good form?
They have a line kind of between races that indicates a layoff. So. Same thing in horse racing. You want to look see how consistently that horse has been running and how well it’s been finishing.
What does C mean in horse racing?
As well as numbers showing the horses’ most recent finishing positions, look out for letters such and C & D next to its name. C means they have won previously at the course and D means they have won over the same distance.
What does WD mean in horse racing?
Racing – Glossary
Form Figures | |
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R | Refused |
US | Finished 10th or worse |
WD | Withdrawn |
/ | Long absence since last raced on a track |
What does V mean in horse racing form?
L: Left at start. O: Ran out. B: Brought down. S: Slipped. V: Void race.
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 B mean on horse form?
BD, also written as B, means that a horse fell during the course of a race due to a collision with another horse.
Should you see a horses ribs?
This is the first place you’ll notice weight gain or loss. Ribs: You should be able to feel — but not see — a healthy horse’s ribs.
What does it mean when a horse nickers at you?
A horse nicker is like a call for attention. Nickering usually happens when a stallion is trying to get the attention of a mare when it is time to mate. Also, mares tend to nicker at their foals when they wander too far away.
What does BF mean in racing?
the beaten favourite
BF. 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.
What does V mean on a bet?
V. Value. Getting the best odds on a wager. The highest possible edge. Value Bet.
What does mm mean in racing?
Mickey Mouse market
More commonly known by its other initials – MM – or Mickey Mouse market. APPRENTICE:? A jockey who is just starting out and learning the trade. You can spot the good apprentices – they will be the ones driving the BMW with P plates next to you in the traffic on the way home from the races.
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 is the best bet 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 NK mean in horse racing?
Abbreviations
Margin | Abbreviation |
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Nose | ns |
Head | hd |
Neck | nk |
Half a length | 1/2 |
How do you fatten up a horse fast?
Causes and possible solutions
- Allowing 24/7 access to pasture or hay (or as much forage as possible).
- If increased amounts of hay aren’t enough, try offering a higher quality hay such as alfalfa or an immature grass hay.
- If you aren’t feeding any grain, try adding a grain product meant for working or performance horses.
Can you feed a horse too much?
Overfeeding. As horse owners, we usually enjoy looking after our companions and that often means providing them with the best feeds possible. However, it’s easy to go overboard on the feed. Overfeeding can lead to problems of obesity including equine metabolic syndrome and can lead to laminitis.
What does it mean when a horse nudges you with its nose?
Horses can nudge you with their nose for a variety of reasons. The key reasons are likely to be: pushing you out of the way, encouraging you to give them treats, rudeness, itching, and affection. Sometimes it just genuinely means they want to play.
How do you tell if a horse doesn’t like you?
Common Displayed Behaviors:
- dragging you to a patch of grass in order to graze.
- refusing to walk any faster when being led.
- jerking their head up when you ask them to lower it.
- not picking up their feet when asked.
- refusing to go forward.
- pulling back on the lead rope when tied.
- refusing to move over as you groom them.
What does C mean on a race card?
C – indicates a horse has won on that course before. D – indicates a horse has won over the same distance as this race before. CD – indicates a horse has won over the course and distance before. BF – stands for beaten favourite and indicates a horse was favourite for its last race, but did not win.
What is a void match?
Last updated: 22/03/2021. When a game is cancelled/postponed/suspended/abandoned, kindly be patient and wait for at least 24 hours for the match to be rescheduled. If that does not happen within that period, we void that match and the stake/bet amount is refunded in case it was only a Single Bet.
What does pineapple mean in racing?
Cheeky pineapple: $50 note. Clams: Cash, money, bucks, dollars.
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.