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Handicap Hurdle (Class
Horse’s Saddlecloth Number Horse’s Name Days since last ran Form Weight Carried
Age
5 FUSIL RAFFLES (FR) (20) 1P12P-2
6 11-0
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Tali des Obeaux (FR) Jockey: Daryl Jacob Owner: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Sponsor: Ptarmigan Media Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart novice chaser, cracking second in Marsh Chase at the Festival, and he occupied same spot when making a pleasing return at Newton Abbot 20 days ago. Has his stamina to prove over 3m though. Star RatingHHHII BHA 152
Colour of Horse Form Comments Jockey
Star Ratings Explained Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims. HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance. Official BHA Rating The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). Form Guide The figures in red display the horse’s previous form, with the number denoting finishing position. The number on the right shows the runners most recent result, with abbreviations used also. A layoff from racing is shown with either - or /. CD - Course and distance winner; BF - Beaten favourite; F - Fell; B - Brought down; P - Pulled up; R - Refused; S - Slipped up; U - Unseated rider; R - Ran out. The form guide is provided to help you pick which horse will carry your money in the race. Read the Timeform comment carefully and try to weigh up the horse’s previous runs against the conditions of the race.
Race Stats are also provided above the race and provide vital information about which trainers are in-form and which horses have made the longest journey to the racecourse today. After you’ve studied the form and made your selection, make sure you get a good position down by the winning post to watch your selection come home in front.
