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Encyclopedia > The Daily Racing Form

The Daily Racing Form is a publication about horse racing. Horse-racing is an equestrian sporting activity which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times were an early example, as was the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. ...


It is sold at racetracks, casinos, sports books, supermarkets, and convenience stores across the United States. Alternative use: Race track Racetrack is a pencil and paper game, nominally for two players. ... For other uses, see Casino (disambiguation). ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Supermarket produce section A supermarket is a store that sells a wide variety of goods including food and alcohol, medicine, clothes, and other household products that are consumed regularly. ... A convenience store is a small store or shop, generally accessible or local. ...


The DRF contains charts, horse racing news, and opinion columns. It is the exclusive home of the Beyer Speed Figures, which is considered the best predictor of a race horse's performance. The figures were invented by longtime DRF writer Andrew Beyer. Andrew Beyer is an American expert on horse race betting who designed what has become known as the Beyer Speed Figure. ...


The DRF is part of the News Corporation empire; NewsCorp purchased the publication from Philadelphia-based media mogul Walter Annenberg in 1988. News Corporation (abbreviated to News Corp) (NYSE: NWS, NYSE: NWSa, ASX: NWS, LSE: NCRA) is one of the worlds largest media conglomerates. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... Walter H. Annenberg Walter H. Annenberg (March 13, 1908 – October 1, 2002) was a billionaire publisher and philanthropist. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


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Daily Racing Form & Speed Rating Explained (1509 words)
In this 5 furlong race, the first fraction (:22) is the leader's time after a quarter-mile; the second fraction (:46.1) is the leader's time after a half-mile.
Daily Racing Form carries up to six works for all horses, with up to 12 for first-time starters.
A typical $25,000 claiming race would be run in the low 90s, a $10,000 claiming race in the low to mid 80s.
Youbet.com Selected by Daily Racing Form as Preferred Provider of Online Wagering Services; Expands Strategic ... (838 words)
Through this partnership, horse racing fans that gather handicapping and other racing information at Daily Racing Form's web site can be directly linked to Youbet.com's web-browser based product to watch and wager on horse races at over 60 tracks in the U.S, Canada, and Australia.
Daily Racing Form, in turn, will market its product, Formulator, an interactive software that provides a comprehensive handicapping experience, as a companion to Youbet's new web-based product.
Daily Racing Form, "America's Turf Authority Since 1894," for Thoroughbred racing horseplayers and professionals throughout North America, is the only daily national newspaper in the U.S. dedicated solely to the coverage of a single sport.
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