An Alphabet Of Horse Racing Terms – C – Part 1
CAME AGAIN
A phrase used in the formbook to indicate a horse that has renewed its effort after dropping back in a race
CAMERA PATROL
First officially used at Newmarket, and 30th of June, 1960.
Cameras originally photographed the closing stages of a race from different angles, including head on, and later the coverage was extended to provide, by means of a mobile camera, complete visual record of a race.
The overall aim is to provide evidence when of an objection is launched or there is a Stewarts inquiry. With widespread use of closed circuit television on race courses, the video re-run reinforces the evidence of the camera patrol.
Together their use has been instrumental, in recent years, in discouraging the skulduggery and malpractice in race riding that often occurred in days gone by.
CARD
Abbreviation for race card, the official program of runners on sale on race courses.
Also appears in newspaper headings such as Chepstow card or card for Uttoxeter.
Used in such phrases as the best bet on the card is, alsogoing through the card. This...
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