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What does the lowercase "r" represent in the past performances? In today's 5th race the 6 horse, Unigold, in his latest running line after the weight it has fr.

I know "f" means front bandages, what is 'r' for?

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I believe bar shoe.

i did not know that. midnight lute performance aside, bar shoes is the biggest negative equipment change to me. some say front wraps are but plenty of great horses used front wraps so i don't devalue that as much.

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

It might not be. Maybe someone knows for sure. I thought I remembered it being that, but I could be wrong. It's gotta be either that or no whip.

I agree though. I don't like hearing or seeing bar shoe or aluminum pad. I was taught wraps are bad, but I think that's changed as you mentioned. Some trainers just always use them.

I just found it online on some website, you are correct on the notation.

I also don't like aluminum pad or vet scratches. Then again I bet against Chief Talkeetna at CD yesterday after he was vet scratched last week and subsequently dropped... of course he galloped!