A Dictionary Of Horse Racing Terms – C – Part 1
CAME AGAIN
Used in the formbook, this phrase is used to indicate when a horse renews its effort after dropping back in a race.
CAMERA PATROL
Introduced officially 30th June, 1960 at Newmarket.
Originally, cameras just photographed the latter stages of a race from varying different angles, often head on. Later the coverage was extended to provide a complete visual record of a race using a mobile camera.
The objective is to obtain evidence for use when an objection is filed, or when theres a Stewards inquiry. There is now extensive usage of closed circuit television on race courses, and the video replay is used to back up the evidence from the camera patrol.
The combination of the two has been instrumental in recent years in reducing underhand practices at race meets, that had been occurring for many years.
CARD
Short for race card, the official runners and riders program which is on sale at race courses.
The Card also appears in newspaper headings, for example The Chepstow Card or the Card for Uttoxeter.
Phrases may read for example The best bet...
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