racing form

Definition of racing form

: an information sheet giving details of past performance (as for racehorses) for use by bettors

Examples of racing form in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The majority, however, are white supremacists, who also believe that races form a normative hierarchy with whiteness at the top. — The Economist, "What is “White Nationalism”?," 14 Aug. 2019 But female competitors who become pregnant or give birth are not offered a deferral and can obtain a refund only if the race occurs within 15 days of giving birth, after which women are considered to have returned to race form. — The Economist, "For women, running is still an act of defiance," 28 June 2019 The key rules to naming are these: ► No more than 18 characters are allowed, to better accommodate racing forms. — Jeffrey Lee Puckett, The Courier-Journal, "Giving your Derby horse a cool name can be harder than winning the race," 30 Apr. 2018

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“Racing form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing%20form. Accessed 17 Feb. 2020.

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