Picking a winner by reading the form numbers 1-9 specify the position the horse finished in the race. 1. "0" indicates that the horse reached outside the first 9 2. The symbol "–" distinguishes racing seasons. 3. Numbers before the "– " are for end season 4. The symbol "/" indicates a longer gap; for instance, if the horse missed a whole racing season 5. "P" or "PU" shows that the jockey stops the horse and can not complete the race The following abbreviations typically apply to jump racing: 1. "F" shows the horse fell 2. "R" shows the horse refused 3. "BD" shows another runner pulled the horse down 4. "U" or "UR" shows that the horse unseated its jockey You may also see these abbreviations: 1. "C" shows a horse has won on the same course before 2. "D" shows a horse has won over that particular distance before 3. "CD" shows a horse has won over the same course and distance 4. "BF" stands for beaten favorite and specifies a horse was favorite for a race but did not win