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BHA rating = the higher the number the better the horse.
RACING
EXPLAINED
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3 FRED (GB) (11)
Ch g Frankel - Deirdre
J Ben Curtis
T Mark Johnston, Middleham O The Burke Family B Normandie Stud Ltd S Johnston Racing Ltd
4 9-9 (1)
TFR BHA 85 FORM 100162 - CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Third win of 2021 when seeing o 5 rivals at Brighton (7f, good to fi rm) in April. Good second in 6-runner a air at Leicester latest. This prominent racer is well drawn to attack in 1. Considered. 12Jun Lei 7f Hcp gd-fm 2/6 Pinnata (IRE) 11/2l 1May Gwd 7f Hcp gd-fm 6/8 Tintoretto (IRE) 71/2l
17Apr Btn 6f Hcp gd-fm 1/6 De Vegas Kid (IRE) 11/4l
6 13 14 5 4 1 3
RACECARD EXPLAINED
1. FORM
A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent fi nishing positions. Look out for Letters: C = Has won at this course D = Has won over this distance CD = Has won over this distance at this course BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season / = Missed racing season P = Was pulled-up and didn’t fi nish the race F = Horse fell U = Rider unseated R = Horse refused to race CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse B = Horse was brought down S = Horse slipped r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a fl at race d = Disqualifi ed Bold form fi gures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races EXPERT VIEW
How the experts rate the horse’s chances: 2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse. 3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEY
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Days since the horse last run 10. Horse’s age 11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs) 12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB) 16. Stalls number
BETTING EXPLAINED
— Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number. — Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet. — ‘To win’ is for your horse to come fi rst. — ‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come fi rst or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet. — Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet. — Place your bet. There are di erent places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online.
Each option o ers a di erent experience. — Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
