Archive for the ‘Horse Racing’ Category

The Principal Races of Churchill Downs

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Churchill Downs is the well-known home of the Kentucky Derby, but it also hosts several other popular and important horse races. In addition to the Derby (a Grade 1 stakes race), is the Kentucky Oaks (Grade 1), Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (Grade 1) and the Clark Handicap (Grade 2).

When Churchill Downs first opened in 1875, the first Derby and Kentucky Oaks were held that year. The Derby was originally a mile and a half, but the distance was changed to the current mile and a quarter in 1896. The first Derby in 1875 attracted a field of 15 three year old horses and a crowd of 10,000 people. The first horse to win the Derby was a horse by the name of Aristides, trained by Ansel Williams. Williams would later become a Hall of Fame trainer. The colt was ridden by Oliver Lewis, who would also ride the horse to a win in the Belmont Stakes. (more…)

The History of the Preakness Stakes

Friday, January 29th, 2010

The Preakness Stakes is the second race of the Triple Crown. It is referred to as “The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans,” as a garland of Black-eyed Susans, the state flower of Maryland, is presented to the winner.

The first Preakness was held on May 27th, 1873. There were seven starters in this first race. The winner that day was a horse owned by John Chamberlain named Survivor. The horse won by 10 lengths, a record that would stand until 2004. Smarty Jones won by 11 lengths that year. The original purse for the race was $2,050. Today, the purse is $1 million. (more…)

Horse racing

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Three-day eventing is one of the most challenging events in the world of sports . It is a supreme test of the relationship between horse and rider, the agility, strength and endurance of the pair, and their courage and boldness under pressure. Not only is a three-day event physically draining, but mentally taxing as well. A rider must known his courses well and be able to pace himself and his horse in order to succeed. The precision and grace required equate to that of a world-class ballerina, while at the same time the horse and rider pair must exhibit the daring of the most extreme sports.

What is three-day eventing? What makes it so challenging, and what are the premier prizes that riders aspire to win? Three-day eventing is made up of three separate events that take place over a three-day period. (more…)

Finding A Horse Racing Betting System That Actually Makes You Money

Friday, January 29th, 2010

The Sport of Kings and betting go hand in hand. For as long as horse racing has occurred, there have been people trying to bet on the outcome of the races. You can be pretty sure that a good percentage of those punters think that they have a system that will yield profit for them. For many, having a flutter is just a bit of fun. For some though, it is a lot more serious than that. So is there a horse racing betting system out there?

There are certainly several that you can buy. The first thing that you should assure yourself of is if the product in question offers a full money back guarantee if the system does not work for you as the owner suggests. If it doesn’t then I would suggest that you give it a very wide berth indeed. If a product is sold through a reputable company like Clickbank for example, then you can rest assured that any request for refunds will be honoured. (more…)

Winning A Horse Racing Bet

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Gambling has become very popular in recent years. People make lots of money nowadays through gambling. Betting on horse race is a gambling and you need to have knowledge about horse racing betting tips to make most amount of money from a great horse.

Horse racing tips are based on speed, class and ability. Many people think that class equals speed, but this is misleading. For knowing the best numbers for betting at horse race, you must consider both the class numbers and speed numbers of runner. Most of the suppliers of the past performances have the speed number for racer and also class rating for horse nowadays. If you see too many numbers on any horse racing page, you should know at once that these numbers are very special numbers and must be given most respect. (more…)

Horse Racing Wagers

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

From the moment that the first horse leaves the gate, until the very last one has crossed the finish line, a thoroughbred race is fun and exciting. Equally as exciting, is being able to wager on a winning horse. It is the stuff that dreams are truly made of.

Some people bet on hunches or just use pure luck. Perhaps a horse’s name is that of your great-uncle or sparks a childhood memory; those are the horses you have to bet on, no matter what the odds. (more…)

Harness Racing Longshot Winners Often Have One Thing in Common

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

There is nothing quite like the thrill of cashing a winning ticket on a longshot at the harness races. The reason is that they are so hard to come by, even though long shots do win every day and almost every card will have at least one race that produces one.

The problem is that a lot of harness races are won by favorites or low priced winners. The reason is the consistency of the breed and the way harness races shape up. This is especially true on half mile tracks and five eighths mile tracks where post position is so critical. Just betting the long shots is financial suicide. So what do you look for to find a good long shot bet? (more…)

Horse Racing Handicapping Tips for Using Breeding, Precocity, and Late Bloomers

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

There is money to be made handicapping and betting on maiden races. The fact that maiden races continue to produce a large number of winning favorites indicates that maiden horse races are not as difficult to handicap as some other races.

One of the biggest reasons for this is that breeding can be used to such a great extent. Certain sires and dam sires are known for producing precocious off spring. There are other sires who produce what I call late bloomers. They are the ones who seem to need more time to mature and usually don’t win until they are 3 or even 4 years old. (more…)

A Guide To Win Horse Race Tips

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Horse race is considered as one of the most entertaining sports. More exciting is to put a bet on a horse and win it. You need to know some strategies to win the horse race betting. A novice can hardly win the betting. He/she need to know the betting system properly before entering into this world of horse racing tips. Before selecting any horse for betting, you need to know about a certain things.

1.    First, you need to check whether the horse is fit or not. A healthy horse can run faster than a weaker one. You need to collect details about the horse before taking any decision. It is actually one of the most important factors responsible for the result of betting. A diseased or unfit horse can never win the game. Betting on a healthy horse can be truly beneficial for you. You can get the desired result by doing so. But you may find it difficult to know whether the horse is healthy or not. (more…)

Skirts and Fenders Where You Least Expect

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

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