FAQ

Introduction

This will be an on-going project with information for the newcomer to racing.

If there are any articles which need to be written then please let us know and we will see what we can do.

Underscores
What exactly are these 'underscores' which we keep hearing about?

Ranked Fields
...and what are Ranked Fields?

Value
What do UK Horse Racing mean by 'value'?

Lab Notes
How does one read the UK Horse Racing Lab Notes and what do these columns mean?

Race Class
Why does UK Horse Racing not use the 'official' race classification grades?

How We Use The Official Rating
What is the UK Horse Racing approach to the Official Rating, and how is it used?

Betting
Live Betting Prices On Television

Handicapping Explained
An excellent introduction to Handicapping.

What's in a name?
Racing has a wonderful history of horses with, well, rather dubious and risque names. This article explores some of them.

Bumpers?
'Bumpers' is the alternative name for a National Hunt Flat race. This explains why.

Staking Plans
What is a staking plan and what options are there?

Loss Recovery Staking Plans - A WARNING
What is an example of a loss recovery staking plan and why should I be careful?

Weights and Measures
Not sure what a Furlong or a Yankee is? Then look no further.

Exactas and Combination
These pool bets are for those who wish to bet on which horse will come first and second.

Calculating Accumulator Results
Calculating the returns on a succesful accumulator bet such as Double, Yankee or Lucky 15.