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J A. P. McCoy 5 E Where 13 Applicable T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 4 14 O Mr John P. McManus 13 B Elie Lellouche 14 S Where Applicable
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TFRHHHHI BHA166 1 FORM 114-321 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Took Champion Hurdle in 2010, 12 and back on track after a sticky start to season when beating Rock On Ruby in Christmas Hurdle last time. Has beaten Celestial Halo the last 4 times they’ve met.
26Dec11 Kmp 15f Hdl 26Nov11 Nwc 15.5f Hdl 6May11 Pun 16f Hdl
gd-sf 1/5 gd-sf 2/5 good 3/6
Rock On Ruby (IRE) Overturn (IRE) Hurricane Fly (IRE) 3
nk 41/2l 9l 2
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RACECARD
1. FORM
EXPERT VIEW
A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
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
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.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
5. JOCKEY
- = New racing season / = Missed racing season P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish 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 flat race d = Disqualified Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
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)
BETTING
— 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 first. — ‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first 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 different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience. — Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
Visit www.racingexplained.co.uk for more information
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