This will be signified by a string of numbers, letters or symbols next to or below the name of the competitor.<\/strong><\/p>\n The closest number to the horse is the most recent result, so the form dates back from right to left. The numbers are listed 1-9 in terms of where the horse placed in its previous races. If the horse has a 0 among its form, this means that it failed to place in the top 10.<\/p>
\n If you see a dash between the numbers, this signifies a separate season. This is usually more common for horses that compete in the National Hunt. A \/ symbol means that the horse missed the entirety of the previous campaign.<\/p>
\n Letters are commonplace when it comes to the form of horses, and each have a special significance.<\/p>
\n U or UR<\/strong> \u2013 This means that the horse unseated its jockey in the process of the race.<\/p>\n P or PU<\/strong> \u2013 These letters signify that the horse was pulled up by its jockey before completion of the race.<\/p>\n F<\/strong> \u2013 This letter tells you that the horse fell and failed to complete the race.<\/p>\n R<\/strong> \u2013 This means that the horse refused to leave the stalls or the start line.<\/p>\n BD<\/strong> \u2013 BD signifies that the horse was brought down by another competitor in the field and therefore failed to complete the race.<\/p>\n All these letters play a vital role in aiding the selection of horses by bettors ahead of races.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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Jockey colours<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n The picture of the jersey signifies which colour the jockey<\/strong> will be wearing. It is an aid for spectators and commentators to find the relevant horse in the race.<\/p>\n The jersey colours represent the owner of the horse. It is common to have two jerseys that are the same colour when the owner has two horses in the same contest, although the jockeys will have helmets of different colours.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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Horse Name<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n The name of the horse is self-explanatory, <\/strong>although for people that bet only once a year for a race such as The Derby or Grand National, it can hold significance for wagering.<\/p>