Following on from that is WGT which means the weight the horse will carry. In non-handicapped races, such as the Gold Cup, most horses will be on the exact same weight.
What does Aw mean in horse racing?
All-Weather Racing Explained | All Weather Championships | A. Name.
What are the codes for horse racing?
Codes and Definitions
| Race Type | Description |
|---|---|
| FUT | FUTURITY |
| FUTFL | FUTURITY FINAL |
| HCP | HANDICAP |
| HDS | HANDICAP STAKES |
What does TTF mean on Racing Post?
Ten To Follow
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What does RPR mean in horse racing?
Racing Post Rating
RPR – Racing Post Rating (compiled by our private form handicapper), adjusted for that day’s weights. TS – Topspeed.
What does C mean in horse racing?
have won previously at
What does C&D mean? As well as numbers showing the horses’ most recent finishing positions, look out for letters such and C and D next to its name. C means they have won previously at the course and D means they have previously won over the same distance.
What number wins the most in horse racing?
number 1
Winning TAB numbers: TAB number 1 is the most dominant number in trifectas, appearing in 40 per cent of all trifectas. TAB number two is next with 35 per cent, number three with 33 per cent, number four with 31 per cent.
What is the most profitable bet in horse racing?
Accumulator. The Accumulator and other multiple horse bets (pick 6) are the most profitable horse racing bets and the riskiest. To win an Accumulator bet, you have to correctly forecast the winner of six races before the start of the first race.
What does MTO mean in horse racing?
main track only
It’s “main track only” (MTO) horses that draw into races that come off the turf.
What does TS mean in horse racing?
Top Speed
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 does DH mean in horse racing?
A dead heat is a rare situation in various racing sports in which the performances of competitors are judged to be so close that no difference between them can be resolved. The result is declared a tie and the competitors are awarded a joint ranking.
What does mm mean in horse racing?
Mickey Mouse market
More commonly known by its other initials – MM – or Mickey Mouse market. APPRENTICE:? A jockey who is just starting out and learning the trade.
What does gelded mean in a horse?
castrated
Gelding – A gelding is a male horse which has been castrated. Almost all male national hunt horses are gelded but flat horses can also undergo ‘the cruellest cut of all’. Mare – A mare is a female horse aged over five. Stallion – A stallion is a male horse who is kept for breeding purposes.
What does FF mean in horse racing?
FF: Form Figures for each horse.
What does NK mean in horse racing?
Neck
Abbreviations
| Margin | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Nose | ns |
| Head | hd |
| Neck | nk |
| Half a length | 1/2 |
How often do 100 1 horses win?
On average the strike rate is around 0.3% so it is expected that there will be many runners, but few winners to get back to that level. Out of all those runners only R Hannon has had two 100/1 winners. One jockey has had three 100/1 winners.
Do race horse owners make money?
Racehorse owners can make money standing a stallion at stud, selling offspring, and breeders awards. Many horses retire and are used for breeding after completing their racing career. Even though a successful horse can make a lot of money racing, its real earnings potential might be as a stud.
Are horse races rigged?
In addition to the accepted rigging, horse races are not infrequently rigged by outsiders, using bribes, drugs or other tactics to influence the outcomes. In some jurisdictions, notably Hong Kong, there is strong effort to combat rigging, and races are relatively honest. The UK is not as good, but better than the US.
How often does a Favourite horse win?
On average favorites win about 35% of horse races. But, that win percentage can fluctuate based on the distance, surface, class, etc. For example, favorites are more likely to win dirt races than turf races.
What does PSN mean in harness racing?
Judges: Personal
Judges: Personal (PSN) QRT. Judges: Quarantine (QRT) RCL.
What does handily mean in horse racing?
moderate effort
Handily: Working or racing with moderate effort, but more effort than breezing. Hand ride: The jockey urges a horse with the hands and arms without using the whip. Head of the stretch: Beginning of the straight run for the finish.