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The first order of business when you get to the races should be to buy a program. (Many of the local races offer a program as a part of the admission fee.)
For racegoers who want to stay in touch with the action, a program is a must-have. It describes each race, each entry and all details regarding each.
Following is an explanation of how to read the fine print and make sense of the abbreviations and symbols.
1. Illustration of the course the race will follow. Races can be from six furlongs (on the flat) to over four miles. (The Virginia Gold Cup is set at four miles; the International at 31/2.)
2. Race number. Races run in numerical order at sanctioned meetings, with any splitting of overfilled races taking place at the National Steeplechase office.
3. Type of race.
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