How are Racing Post ratings calculated?
Racing Post Ratings (RPR) are based on a horse’s racing ability in relation to the weight carried i.e. if horse X beats horse Y carrying the same weight then it is awarded a higher rating. The ratings are expressed in pounds (lb) so a horse rated 140 is regarded as 10lb better than one rated 130.
What does official rating mean in horse racing?
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) gives horses an Official Rating (OR) as a means of helping us determine the quality of the horse. It is an essential component of handicapping because it enables official handicappers to decide how much weight a horse should carry in each race.
How are horses rated in Australia?
A handicap rating is assigned to a horse by a Handicapper based on the merits of its previous racing performances. A horse’s rating isn’t always subject to change, it depends on the merit of their last performance and other related circumstances such as injury, interference etc.
What do the numbers mean on horse racing?
The numbers read from right to left and denote the horse’s finishing positions in its previous races with the furthest right result being the most recent. So a form guide that reads 4893241 means a horse finished first in its last race, fourth in the one before, second in the one before that and so on.
What does D stand for in horse racing?
has won over
What do 9 2 odds mean?
This means that out of 11 possible outcomes, odds are that there will be 9 of one kind of outcome and 2 of another kind of outcome. For every 11, odds are that 9 will be a particular event and 2 will be another event.
What is the payout on 20 to 1 odds?
The odds and what they mean
| Odds | Payoff range |
|---|---|
| 10-1 | $22.00-$23.90 |
| 15-1 | $32.00-$33.90 |
| 20-1 | $42.00-$43.90 |
| 30-1 | $62.00-$63.90 |