Definition

Noun A publication, typically in the form of a newspaper, pamphlet, or digital resource, that provides detailed information and statistics about racehorses, jockeys, trainers, and past race results, used primarily by bettors to inform their wagers.

Usage

A "dope sheet" is used as a singular noun. It refers to a specific informational document or publication. * Bettors study the dope sheet before placing their bets. * The handicapper writes for a popular dope sheet. * He checked the dope sheet for the morning line odds.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I always buy a dope sheet at the racetrack to help me pick a winner.
  • The dope sheet listed the horse's recent finishes and workout times.
  • Accurate information in the dope sheet is crucial for serious handicappers.

Advanced Usage

• "to read/study the dope sheet": To carefully examine the information in the publication.
  • He spent an hour studying the dope sheet before the first race.
• "according to the dope sheet": As stated or indicated by the information in the publication.
  • According to the dope sheet, this horse performs well on wet tracks.

Variants and Related Words

• Past performance(s) (n): A common term for the historical race data that is a core component of a dope sheet.
  • The past performances showed the horse's consistent speed figures.
• Racing form (n): A very common synonym for "dope sheet"; a publication like the .
  • He subscribes to the online edition of the racing form.
• Tip sheet (n): A publication that offers predictions and selections, which may be based on or summarize data from a dope sheet.
  • The tip sheet's top pick won the last race.

Synonyms

• Racing publication: A general term for any periodical focused on horse racing.
• Handicapping guide: Emphasizes its use for evaluating contenders.

Notes on Meaning

The term "dope" in this context is historical slang for "information" or "the facts," not related to illicit drugs. A "dope sheet" is fundamentally a data compilation for analysis.

Noun

1. a racing publication giving information on horses and the outcomes of horse races