Distance (Class Rating) Purse
Distance will show the distance of the race in furlongs or miles.
Class Rating - Each starter will have a Class Rating which is an estimate of what that starter will earn for an Equibase Speed Figure (Thoroughbred) or speed rating (Quarter Horse and Arabian) in today's race. The Class Rating is a predictive number based on the horses' previous Speed Figures and speed ratings with emphasis placed on recent races and races run at the same distance as today's race.
Purse shows the purse available for this race (and does not include any plus or include money).

Starters - Track Condition
Starters shows the number of horses starting in the race. Track Condition shows the conditions of the track.
Conditions are:
Turf Conditions:
HD - Hard - Surface is hard and horses do not have normal cushion of the course; frequently follows periods of drought and high temperatures.
FM - Firm - Equivalent to Fast on Dirt Track; course is dry and at peak efficiency.
GD - Good - The drying process continues, times improve and the track is approaching a FIRM condition. Fewer divots may be evident.
YL - Yielding - Usually following some wet weather; horses' hooves dig up the course and divots are flying; times are slower
SF - Soft - Usually following prolonged wet weather; horses' hooves sink in and dig up the course; times are considerably slower.
Dirt Conditions:
FT - Fast - Completely dry and at optimal efficiency.
WF - Wet Fast - Occurs immediately after a heavy rain; track has surface water on it, but the base is still solid, accounting for times similar to (or even faster than) a fast track.
SY - Sloppy - As the track continues to accumulate moisture, the base is still solid but water is beginning to seep into the base; SURFACE WATER IS EVIDENT.
MY - Muddy - Moisture has permeated the base of the track; times are somewhat slower and running tires the horses more.
SL - Slow - The racing surface has begun to dry out; the base is still soft, but surface drying is evident; times are generally slower than normal.
HY - Heavy - Similar to Muddy, track surface is deep and consistency is thick, an obvious slowing of times will be apparent as will the tiring of front runners.
GD - Good - The drying process continues, times improve and the track is approaching a FAST condition. Some flying dust may be evident.
FZ - Frozen - As a result of sustained low temperatures, ice particles have formed on the racing surface.

Final Time
Shows the final time for the winning horse

Track Record
Shows that track's track record for the surface and distance of that race

Race Date (Links to ChartPlus Results)
The date of the race links to ChartPlus Results which you may access free of charge

Placing, Horse Name, Horse Age
Lists the Finish place of horses to third place and the lists the placement of the horse referenced if outside 3rd place. Horse Name - Bolding indicates the horse is also entered in the current race. Horse Age - Lists the age of the horse.

Jockey
The name of the jockey will link you to the meet stats for the track

Final Odds
Indicates the win odds for the horse at the start time of the race.

Short Comments
Reflects the short chart comments listed for that horse in that race.

E Speed Figure
The Equibase® Speed Figure tells you how fast a horse has been running in its past races with a single number. Its sophisticated algorithms are based on the horse's actual time in combination with other factors, such as the condition of the track. A horse running in stakes company might earn a 110 , while a horse running in a claiming race might earn an 80. The Equibase® Speed Figure has been equalized for different tracks, distances and conditions, therefore a 100 at Laurel Race Course is the same as a 100 at Philadelphia Park.




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