How to Read the Racecard

How to Read the R acecard

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Ch h Pivotal - Atlantic Destiny (IRE) (Royal Academy (USA))

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Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Owner: Qatar Racing Limited Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket Breeder: Newsells Park Stud Sponsor: Tweenhills Farm & Stud Colours: CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, CLARET cap, GOLD tassel. Form: 1660-23 CD

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 15 behind Accidental Agent beaten 3/4l at 10-1 last time out in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes at Ascot over 1m in June. Consistent performer to note. Official BHA Rating 119

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Key 1 Colour Graphic 2 Colour of Horse B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey 3 Saddle Cloth number 4 Sex of Horse c = colt h = horse g = gelding f = filly m = mare 5 Name of Horse 6 No. of Days since last run 7 Age 8 Weight (st lbs) 9 Draw (if flat) 10 Jockey 11 Owner Information Trainer and location of training establishment Breeder Information Sponsor Information 12 Form Comment 13 Sire and Dam 14 BHA Rating 15 Form Guide Abbreviations C = Course Winner D = Distance Winner CD = Course & Distance Winner BF = Beaten Favourite 16 Owner’s Colours (description)