In the case of the Classics or big National Hunt races such as the Grand National this could be a year or more before the race takes place. Antepostįor many major races you can place your bet well in advance of the day. Some races are restricted to amateurs-only. AmateurĪ non-professional jockey who does not receive a fee for riding in a race, denoted on the racecard by the prefix Mr, Mrs, Miss, Captain etc. Also-ranĪ horse that finishes ‘down the field’ in a race (i.e. There are three types of surface – Fibresand, Polytrack and Tapeta. There are five all-weather racetracks in Britain (Chelmsford, Kempton, Lingfield, Southwell, Wolverhampton) and one in Ireland (Dundalk), and they stage race meetings throughout the summer and winter. All-Weather (AWT)Īn artificial racing surface. The ‘allowance’ is usually 3lb, 5lb or 7lb, with it decreasing as the young jockey rides more winners. Inexperienced riders (apprentices, conditionals and amateurs) are allowed a weight concession to compensate for their lack of experience against their colleagues. AgeĪll thoroughbreds have their birthdays on 1 January.

If a horse ‘acts on soft ground’ it means that horse has shown previous ability to handle soft ground. Act (on the ground/on the track etc)ĭescribes a horse’s suitability for different conditions e.g. All selections must be successful to win any money back. Each winning selection then goes on to the next horse (bet). Accumulator BetĪ bet involving more than one horse/race. All bets placed on abandoned races are fully refunded. A race meeting which has been cancelled due to bad weather.

Starters orders 6 vs gallop racer