Aterpster,
If the instruction was like this (from our AIP):
HOLD AT (way‐point, facility or fix) (callsign and frequency, if necessary) (level)
INBOUND TRACK (three digits) DEGREES
RIGHT (or LEFT) HAND PATTERN,
OUT‐BOUND TIME (number) MINUTES
(additional instructions, if necessary)
then no such confusion would result.
In addition, the format of this instruction also helps A320Rider with his FMS inputs. Probably why our AIP says it that way...