How do you read Racing Post cards?

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.

How does the Racing Post Predictor work?

The Racing Post Predictor shows an animated prediction of the placings in any race based on unique Racing Post stats and ratings. There’s a prediction available for every race and each is designed to aid that final betting decision.

What do the letters mean in horse racing form?

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 …

What does or TS and RPR mean in horse racing?

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 do the numbers next to a horse mean?

You’ll often see a string of numbers next to a horse’s name that looks something like this, 05/472-1. The numbers are simply the horse’s form, I.e. the positions it finished in its races, with its last race being the number furthest to the right.

What does TTF mean in Racing Post?

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How do you pick a winning horse at the racetrack?

Look for a horse with a shiny coat, nicely arched neck, spring in his stride and alert, energized demeanor. Horses that are sweating profusely, bucking or exhibiting other nervous behavior may expend too much energy before the race to produce an optimal effort.

What do the numbers mean after the horses name?

The numbers are simply the horse’s form, I.e. the positions it finished in its races, with its last race being the number furthest to the right. In this example, this means the horse finished won its last race, while it finished second, seventh, fourth, and fifth on its four previous runs.

What is a good RPR horse?

Racing Post Ratings (RPR) are based on a horse’s racing ability in relation to the weight carried i.e. if horse X beats horse Y carrying the same weight then it is awarded a higher rating. The ratings are expressed in pounds (lb) so a horse rated 140 is regarded as 10lb better than one rated 130.

What does BF mean on Racing Post?

beaten favourite last
BF – beaten favourite last time out. Btn – beaten. C – previous course winner. C – co-favourite of 3 + CD – previous course and distance winner.

What does WD mean in horse racing?

Racing – Glossary

	Form Figures
R	Refused
US	Finished 10th or worse
WD	Withdrawn
/	Long absence since last raced on a track

What is a Racing Post Rating and why is it important?

These represent the views of Racing Post experts and, generally speaking, the higher the rating, the better the horse’s chance. If you can find an in-form horse, with strong recent form figures, a high Racing Post Rating and reasonably generous odds you could be on to a winner, so don’t be afraid to get involved.

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What do the abbreviations mean on the racecards?

Abbreviations appear on all of our racecards and can be found against horses, jockeys, trainers and in the form lines of runners. Below is an explanation of each of the abbreviations. 1 or 2 beside trainer name – confirms horse is having its first or second race for that trainer

How do I navigate between races on a race card?

When viewing a single race card, navigate between races at the current meeting by either tapping the previous (<) and next (>) arrows or by swiping the race time left or right.