Racing terms

In-Running

In-running refers to what happens during the race itself — both live betting markets that stay open after the jump, and positional commentary describing where a horse travelled. In-running comments in form lines ('settled last, wide from the 600m') are among the most useful qualitative data available, because they explain results that raw finishing positions do not.

In use

The in-running note reads 'held up for a run at the 400m' — a legitimate excuse.

Related terms

Sectional TimeThe time taken to run a defined portion of a race.Speed MapA projection of where each runner will settle and how the race will be run.Drawn WideAllocated an outside barrier, with ground to make up or lose.Form LineA horse's record of recent finishing positions, read right to left.

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