Free Form Guide
Expert form analysis for every race today. Speed maps, sectionals, and runner-by-runner guides to help you find value.
A form guide is one of the most important tools for anyone following horse racing. It summarises each runner's recent performances, weight, barrier, jockey, trainer, and key statistics so you can compare horses and make informed decisions. Race.com.au offers a free form guide for today's meetings across all Australian tracks, so you can study the form without paying for a subscription.
Form figures are usually shown in a line such as 1x234. Each number is the horse's finishing position in a recent run: 1 for first, 2 for second, and so on. An "x" often indicates a spell, a did-not-finish, or a scratch. The more recent runs appear on the right. By reading form you can see whether a horse is in form (recent wins or placings), improving, or out of form. Combined with speed maps, sectionals, and track conditions, form helps you identify value and avoid horses that are likely to struggle.
Our free form guide covers today's race meetings with runner-by-runner details, speed maps where available, and links to full fields, odds, and tips. We also provide a dedicated guide on how to read a form guide, including explanations of symbols, abbreviations, and how to use form when betting. Whether you are looking at a Group 1 at Flemington or a country meeting, having the form at your fingertips helps you follow the action and make better decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the form guide free?
Yes. Race.com.au provides a free form guide for today's meetings with runner details, form lines and expert analysis.
What does form mean in horse racing?
Form shows a horse's recent runs (e.g. 1x234). Numbers are finishing positions; x means did not finish or was scratched.
Where can I learn how to read form?
Our How to Read a Form Guide page explains form figures, symbols, speed maps, and how to use form when analysing races and placing bets.