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    Horse racing enthusiasts know that the key to making informed bets is understanding the wealth of information available on racecards. At The Races (ATR) offers a highly detailed racecard system, complete with icons and symbols to represent form, conditions, and other important insights about each horse.

    This guide explains these elements and provides tips on how to use them effectively.


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    Understanding the Icons

    Form Icons

    The form icons are designed to give you a quick visual snapshot of a horse’s performance under specific conditions.

    Here’s what they mean:

    CD (Course & Distance): Indicates the horse has won (blue) or been placed (grey) over today’s course and distance. A gold icon shows a 50% or better win rate.

    D (Distance): Similar to CD but focuses only on the distance.

    C (Course): Highlights the horse’s success at the track.

    Hcp (Handicap): Shows that the horse has performed well at today’s official rating or higher.

    G (Going): Represents success on the current type of ground (e.g., soft, firm).

    HG (Headgear): Performance