Belmont Stakes, June 6 2009





If you have never looked at a past performance chart nor wagered on a horse race, it can seem like a daunting task. There is a lot of information to analyze and interpret, and a number of different wagers that you can make.

NYRA and the Daily Racing Form have a bevy of great information to help anyone understand how to read past performances and use that information to make a wager.

Past Performances
Here are some of the free resources available to everyone:

   Main DRF Past Performance Help Page

   DRF Past Performances Interactive Tutorial

  How to Use DRF Past Performances

   DRF Symbols & Abbreviations

   NYRA’s Wagering Information Page [PDF]

   NYRA’s How to Wager Page [PDF]






In addition to all of these helpful links, racing fans love sharing their knowledge with newcomers to the sport, so don’t hesitate to ask a racetrack veteran for their help!