scratch sheet en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- A publication that lists the horses withdrawn from a day's horse races, along with the betting odds and statistics for the horses that are running.
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(broadly) A publication that lists participants in a competitive sporting event or in a political campaign.
The scratch sheet – a listing of the competitors – said that the White, Red and Blue fleets totaled 196 boats, run in four classes of 49 boats each.
2002 July 31, "More than 250 Opti prams crowd bay in perfect sailing weather", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, page 64
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scratch sheets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
racing form · tip sheet · tissue · dope sheet