McCain is still riding the crest of a wave and soaking up the compliments following Ballabriggs’ Grand National win and victory in the Scottish Champion Hurdle would certainly provide some compensation to Overturn’s owner Tim Leslie whose Peddler’s Cross was one of the few down sides of the fixture for the McCain team when running a poor race behind Oscar Whisky in the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle. Those following him in the horse racing betting odds would have been very disappointed.

Overturn certainly goes to Ayr with good prospects of landing the Grade 2 limited handicap having run a respectable race when finishing seventh to Hurricane Fly in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last month. His second to former champion hurdler Binocular in the Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle at Kempton in January looks the best form on offer in Saturday’s contest, but as a consequence he is set to give away weight all round to some useful rivals who include Alan King’s Mille Chief and Paul Nicholls’ Sanctuaire.

A confirmed front-runner who is equally at home on the Flat or over jumps, Overturn demonstrated last term with wins in the hugely valuable Northumberland Plate and the Galway Hurdle that he is much improved performer. The Barathea gelding, a winner of the Scottish Champion Hurdle 12 months ago off a 30lb lower mark than this Saturday, would be one of the few in the field not inconvenienced if the ground remains on the fast side of good and despite shooting up the handicap looks the one they all have to beat.

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A very useful hurdler in his youth, Roll Along was being talked off as a potential Gold Cup winner after running a fine second to Albertas Run in the Grade 1 RSA Chase at the 2008 Cheltenham Festival, a reputation that was further enhanced later that year when he impressively landed the valuable United House Gold Cup Handicap chase at Ascot, beating the smart Air Force One by four-lengths. As Grand National 2011 time approaches, must people will be looking elsewhere, but Roll Along could have a good account of himself.

Sixth to Kauto Star in the 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup and then fourth to Notre Pere in the Grade 1 Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup (when rated 160), the Carroll House gelding then suffered training setbacks and wasn’t seen again after the 2009 term until pulling up in a Sandown handicap hurdle six weeks ago when clearly in need of the outing. His subsequent sixth behind Iconoclast in a Listed handicap chase at Ascot a couple of weeks later left the jury out as to whether he still retains the old ability, but off a mark of 143 he has been given a chance by BHA handicapper Phil Smith to be competitive if anywhere near his old form on Grand National day.

Twiston-Davies reports Roll Along to have come on for his two recent outings and expects him to be suited by the expected ‘good’ ground at Aintree. Aidan Coleman has been booked to take the ride on the 100/1 shot.

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Devon Loch, owned by The Queen Mother appeared to have the race at his mercy when he propped, gave a half-leap around 50 yards from the finish, sprawled and unseated his jockey, Dick Francis. The crowd were shocked and stunned, along with Francis, although the owner shrugged off her obvious disappointment with the comment “That’s racing”. He was one of the most popular Grand National tips of that year, and thousands of punters were also left out of pocket.

There have been many theories and much debate over the intervening years as to why this incident had happened, some claim that it was cramp in the hindquarters of the horse, while others have blamed the shadow thrown by the water jump, only jumped on the first circuit at Aintree for making Devon Loch take off into that half-leap. Of course, there were some more sensationalist theories like that of a heart-attack suffered by the horse but he recovered far too quickly for that particular course of action to have taken place.

The truth will probably never be known but one of the outcomes of the race was that it inspired Francis to become a racing novelist so intrigued was he by the incident, this time it was Francis creating the mysteries. Over the years despite being robbed of a National victory Francis became more and more philosophical over the incident, claiming that if he had won the race then he would have not become the bestselling writer that he did.

Francis seemed to think that the water-jump theory held the most sway, although the crowd which were going mad at the thought of a Royal winner was also thought to be a contributory factor with the horse who noticeably pricks his ears on the run-in being distracted. In fact, Francis was lucky to stay on him; it was one of the strangest incidents ever in the race but made the losing Devon Loch more famous than the winner. Of course, those looking at the Grand National racing betting this year won’t have to

Devon Loch is a metaphor now used in modern day sports to explain the sudden, last-minute failure of teams or a sportsman to complete an expected victory – so once again even in defeat Devon Loch and Francis have some more fame even if it is unwanted.

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Earlier in the week Townend had seen championship rival Davy Russell appear to effectively be out of the title race having sustained a hand injury, but now that race has opened up again and more pressingly, Townend’s hopes of partnering one of Mullins’ much fancied runners – The Midnight Club if Ruby Walsh was to plump for Paul Nicholls’ What A Friend, or possibly Arbor Supreme – in the Aintree National look slim and those with Grand National free bets should remember this.

Having been on the crest of wave since his thrilling victory on Hurricane Fly in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, Townend came down to earth with a mighty bang at Navan, sustaining a crunching fall from the fatally injured Indian Buck from which he managed to walk away but was clearly in a lot of discomfort.

Willie Mullins still has six horses listed as possible runners in the big race amongst whom The Midnight Club has been grabbing all the headlines having been the subject of a sustained public gamble in the last week that has seen him cut to 10/1 favourite. Mullins’ retained jockey Ruby Walsh has been offered the ride but hasn’t yet made a decision.

The apparent Mullins second-string is Arbor Supreme, on whom Townend was going nicely in mid-division in last year’s renewal of the ‘world’s greatest steeplechase’ until he blundered and unseated his jockey at The Chair. Arbor Supreme can still be backed in places at 25/1.

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The horse was described as a temperamental mare for whom Crump, nevertheless, had a huge affection. Perhaps Sheila’s Cottage was something of a soul mate for the famously blunt Crump – who was given even more reason to like the horse following her one-length win over First of the Dandies at odds of 50-1. She wasn’t in many people’s Grand National tips, but Crump wouldn’t have minded that.

The victory truly launched Neville Crump’s training career and helped establish Middleham in North Yorkshire as a National Hunt racing base to rival Lambourn. His string grew quickly from around six horses to nearly 30.

Sheila’s Cottage’s Grand National win was followed a year later by the first of his five Scottish National wins with Wot No Sun, a horse who was also twice placed in the National at Aintree.

Sheila’s Cottage was unfancied for the 1948 National, partly because no mare had won since Shannon Lass in 1902. But her 50-1 price tag was just half that of the only other mare in the race; Zahia.

But it was the two ladies who were to dominate the race that year. Zahia looked the certain to win approaching the second-last, but her jockey guided the horse the wrong way and she ran out before the last.

This left Crump’s Sheila’s Cottage clear of the field. Two days after her victory, the ever-curmudgeonly mare rewarded her winning jockey Arthur Thompson by biting off his thumb!

While most trainers wait a lifetime for a Grand National win, just four years separated Neville Crump’s first and second triumphs. In 1952, he won the race again with Teal, whose stablemate Wot No Sun was third. And in 1960, Crump trained the winner again in the shape of Merryman II whose 15-length win came in the last National before the formidable fences were modified.

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But there are also many tales of poignant tragedy – some of which are made more palatable only by the passing of time.

One such example is the tragic story of the Irish Wynne family’s association with the National.

The first ever Irish-trained winner of the Grand National was the 9-year-old horse Matthew, ridden by Dennis “Denny” Wynne in 1847 – a 10-1 winner, prepared for the race by John Murphy at The Curragh, for County Cork-based owner John Courtenay.

Fifteen years later, Denny’s son Joseph was down to ride the horse O’ Connell in the 1862 Grand National, but on the morning of the race the Wynne family received tragic news; Joe’s sister had died suddenly at home in Ireland.

O’Connell’s owner, Lord De Freyne, did his utmost to persuade jockey Joe not to ride, but he was determined to take part to honour his sister and the family’s association with the great race and the horse racing tips suggested he could even win.

Tragedy was to strike. At the plain fence before the water, O’Connell was brought down, in full view of the grandstand to the shock of the thousands of spectators. Those looking at the Grand National 2011 betting will hope this year’s race will pass off without such a dramatic incident.

The fence, which was always taken at great speed was later changed to an open ditch partly as a result of the tragedy. It later came to be known as “The Chair” due to its proximity to the distance judge’s seat.

As a result of his fall, Joe Wynne received internal injuries and was taken unconscious to the nearby Sefton Arms Inn where he died just five hours later, tragically following in the footsteps of his father Denny who had also died in a fall in 1858.

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Of the many jockeys whose name was made almost solely by his association with the Grand National is Brian Fletcher.

In 1968, the 19-year old Geordie won the National on 100-7 priced Red Alligator trained by Denys Smith and carrying a lowly 10 stones. It was Brian’s second ride in the race. The previous year, he had finished third on the same horse in the 1967 race made famous by the mass pile-up at the 23rd fence and eventual victory by 100-1 outsider Foinavon.

Brian expertly piloted the nine year-old Red Alligator winning the 68 National by 20 lengths from Moidore’s Token and actor Gregory Peck-owned horse Different Class.

Unfortunately, Brian failed to get round in his next three Grand Nationals – though the best was yet to come.

But in February 1972, the young jockey suffered a crashing fall at Stockton Racecourse and was unconscious for 10 days.

After making a determined return to racing later that year, Fletcher was asked by Donald McCain to partner Red Rum in the 1973 Grand National.

The rest, as they say, is history. Brian Fletcher and Red Rum carrying 10 stones 5 pounds caught Crisp on the line in the 1973 Grand National – one of the most memorable in the race’s rich history (setting a time record that has only been beaten once since then, in 1990 by Mr Frisk on very firm going).

The following year in 1974, the horse again guided by Brian Fletcher, went on to retain his National title – but this time carrying a remarkable 12 stones, a feat that upset the Grand National betting odds as that’s a huge weight to carry. And a year later, Brian again rode Red Rum, finishing a close second when giving weight to two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner L’Escargot.

Brian then lost the ride on “Rummy” to Tommy Stack for the 1976 Grand National – but still managed to finish third on Eyecatcher, just behind his former mount who was a close second to Rag Trade and those who followed the horse racing odds would have been impressed by his efforts.

Apart from Ernie Piggott, Lester Piggott’s grandfather, Brian Fletcher is the only person to have ridden three Grand National winners since the turn of the 20th century – though one George Stevens rode five National winners between 1856 and 1870.

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As the race edges closer punters will be looking to the news emanating form the training yards for clues to the favoured runners and riders in order to select their bets.

Those looking for big odds each way chances will be interested to learn that trainer Dermot Weld has announced that the well-liked Majestic Concorde looks ever more likely to take a crack at the race.

The horse was a good winner of the Paddy Power Chase in December but has not been seen racing since. At current odds 33/1 in the ante post betting market he will certainly attract some support.

Another that will catch the eye is Quinz. The Philip Hobbs-trained winner of the Racing Post Chase is reported to be working very well at home and connections consider that he has been well handicapped to challenge for National honours.

Punters should be aware that soft going will result in a withdrawal and watch for this prior to striking any significant wagers.

In other news, those taking a long-term view should make a note of Minella Four Star. The David Pipe-trained horse won the Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter on Saturday and is a prospect for the Grand National in 2012.

Whilst this is over a year away shrewd punters will keep a close eye on the horse on the next 12 months with a view to capturing some value odds well in advance.

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Waley-Cohen’s achievement in becoming the first amateur since Jim Wilson thirty years earlier to win steeplechasing’s blue riband, beating the modern greats of the sport Denman and Kauto Star, would be enough for most men to handle when riding horses isn’t even their day job, but in Oscar Time a chance awaits to land a historic double on a horse who is considered by many to be a genuine contender for honours in the Aintree marathon, a fact that is reflected in the betting.

Trained by Martin Lynch in County Dublin, Oscar Time was purchased by the Waley-Chen’s last autumn having already proved himself a talented staying chaser. They had been looking for a suitable mount for Sam to ride in the Grand National and in the 10-year-old Oscar gelding they determined that they had alighted on the right horse.

Winner of the valuable 2009 Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown when beating the useful Siegemaster by seven-lengths, Oscar Time went on to run a great race to come home second to the mare Bluesea Cracker in the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse in April before changing hands for an undisclosed sum.

His three runs so far under Sam Waley-Cohen have been full of promise and Oscar Time’s third place last time out to current ante-post Grand National favourite The Midnight Club in the Bobbyjo Chase looks rock solid form. Generally on offer at 12/1 second favourite for Aintree, Lynch’s pride and joy will bid to give his talented amateur pilot the thrill of a lifetime in attempting to complete a unique and unprecedented double.

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Not many mares are asked to tackle the daunting Aintree fences and consequently the statistics show that no mare has won the race since Nickel Coin in 1951, but those mares that have been given a chance to show what they can do have invariably run well, the likes of Eyecatcher and Auntie Dot both running into a place in recent decades and those looking at the horse racing odds should remember this.

Irish mare Bluesea Cracker is already a proven stayer having overcome the stats once already when landing last season’s Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse last April, staying-on strongly in very testing ground under Andrew McNamara to beat Oscar Time by four-and-a-half lengths. The nine-year-old daughter of Buster King has been trained all season with the Grand National 2011 in mind and should be at her peak for next month’s race in which she is set to carry just 10st 4lbs.

Soft ground would be a bonus for Motherway’s mare who had a spin over hurdles at Naas in October before running well to finish fourth to the smart Midnight Chase at Cheltenham over three-and-a-half miles a month later. Returning from a three month break, Bluesea Cracker ran with promise in coming home sixth behind The Midnight Club in the Bobbyjo chase at Fairyhouse at the end of February and is currently dividing bookmaker opinion in being offered at odds ranging from 20/1 to 40/1 for the Aintree marathon.

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Last year the public were offered this opportunity for a week, but now with even more courses opening their gates and turnstiles for free the scheme has been extended to a month. The hope is that it will broaden and extend the scope and appeal of the sport and let people experience the thrill of live racing for nothing, as well as getting to see some top class horses like Paul Nicholls Denman.

Racing For Change, the Racecourse Association and lovetheraces.com have all combined their resources to bring this unique opportunity to fruition. The aim is to make it bigger and better than last year, when only nine tracks were featured, but even then 40,000 additional visitors were generated, many of those visiting for the first time or going back to the races after a long absence.

This year sees not only a spread in the time span of the scheme but also a better geographical spread as well as afternoon and evening opportunities to go racing. Both flat and National Hunt cards are included in the scheme which takes in Spring Bank Holidays and the public holiday for the Royal Wedding on April 29th, if you want to go racing that day then Doncaster is the place to be with the course having already taken 14,000 bookings.

Many of last year’s courses have returned once again to take part in the initiative with Epsom, Newbury, Newmarket and Sandown joining the party this year. The idea behind the scheme is to get people either going racing or returning to the races in addition to rewarding regular supporters of the courses involved with a free days racing and those who read the Paul Nicholls Betfair column may have heard about it already.

There are some quality days racing included in the month, with the opening day of the Newmarket Craven meeting and the Sunday of the Bet365 Gold Cup Easter Festival taking pride of place.

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There were no major surprises amongst the absentees, Colin Tizzard’s Cue Card being the highest profile of those that will not take their chance, but it had already been made clear some time ago that last year’s Festival Bumper winner will bid to land the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle this time around and the Cheltenham Festival betting reflected this.

Reigning champion Binocular heads the list of acceptors as he bids to give trainer Nicky Henderson his sixth Champion Hurdle following the three won by See You Then in the 1980′s and the surprise win of Binocular’s stable companion Punjabi in 2009. Also still in the race representing the Seven Barrows handler is Welsh Champion hurdle winner Oscar Whisky.

Ireland’s big hope Hurricane Fly remains a contender along with fellow Irish raiders Dunguib and Thousand Stars, whilst apart from Binocular a strong home contingent also includes the high-class pair of Menorah and Peddlers Cross, both winners of big novice hurdles at the fixture 12 months ago. Last year’s Champion Hurdle runner-up Khyber Kim is also amongst the intended runners, Nigel Twiston-Davies having declined the opportunity of running his charge in the World Hurdle, Alan King will saddle Mille Chief and Salden Licht, whilst the field is likely to be made up by Overturn, Clerk’s Choice and Bygones of Brid, in what promises to be a thrilling renewal of the hurdles blue riband event.

Binocular remains the 10/3 ante-post favourite, Menorah is in to 9/2, Hurricane Fly is a 5/1 shot, and Peddlers Cross can be backed at 6/1.

Meanwhile, the Cheltenham Gold Cup odds suggest we should be in for a very interesting renewal of the race.

Past winners Denman, Kauto Star and Imperial Commander are all among the favourites and will be looking to add to their tally of victories.

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Philip Fenton’s stable star lined up as odds on favourite for the opening Supreme Novice hurdle and he was considered to be the banker of the Festival for so many punters. However, things did not go to plan and after a rather average display of jumping he could only finish third, much to the delight of bookmakers who were able to hang on to the cash staked by overenthusiastic punters who thought they were essentially buying money.

Although Dunguib’s connections were disappointed with the geldings defeat, the subsequent form of that race has shown that there was no disgrace. Menorah who won that day has shown himself to be a high-class hurdler as he has won both his starts this season and he is now a very strong contender for Champion Hurdle honours. The horse will no doubt attract plenty of Cheltenham 2011 bets .

Despite this, it should not be forgotten that Dunguib is a proven Cheltenham winner, his victory in the 2009 Champion Bumper remains one of the most impressive performances ever seen at Festival and the Cheltenham racing betting suggests he is in with a chance of tasting victory again this time around.

If he can put together a fluent round of jumping in the Champion Hurdle there is no doubt that he has the engine to play a massive role in the finish.

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Cumbria-based trainer Nicky Richards has high hopes that his Premier Sagas will put up a bold show in the two-and-a-half mile contest, and is thankful for having had second thoughts about running his charge at Kelso in mid-February. He had been in two minds as to whether or not to let the progressive seven-year-old take his chance at the Borders track, but in hindsight without the win achieved there and the resultant 10lb rise in the weights, he would almost certainly have missed the cut for next Tuesday’s contest.

Now, off a rating of 139 and set to carry 11st 11lbs, the David Yates-owned gelding will certainly have a place in the line-up and is set to be partnered by Dougie Costello, who took over the schooling of the horse on Monday following the injury sustained by Premier Sagas’ intended rider Brian Harding at the weekend which ruled him out of action at Cheltenham races .

The schooling session went well and Richards reports his contender in good form. The son of Sagacity has really come into his own since the turn of the year, running a solid race at Ayr at the start of January to be a close second to Sagalyrique before returning to the Scottish track four weeks later to beat the fair sort Benny Be Good by over four-lengths. His recent Kelso success was his most impressive performance yet, beating Alfie Flits by 22-lengths.

Premier Sagas can currently be backed at up to 16/1 for the Centenary Novices Chase behind Ferdy Murphy’s Divers, the 10/1 ante-post favourite.

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Not many of them ride over the obstacles and the usual contenders are seen in the Champion Bumper but one of the most famous jockeys of all time – Lester Piggott got his career underway at Cheltenham a long time before any of his 11 Flat championships. Incidentally, Lester’s father Keith won the Champion Hurdle on African Sister in 1939 and Lester emulated his father with a Festival winner when winning on Mull Sack in 1954. That appeared to signal that Lester’s future would be over fences and hurdles but the “Long Fellow” got his weight under control and the rest is history.

More recently three well-known Irish jockeys have plied their trade at the Festival – Jamie Spencer who has been champion on both sides of the Irish Sea won the Champion Bumper on Pizarro in 2002. The race was a controversial one with a lengthy stewards’ inquiry taking place after Pizarro had hung sharply into Rhinestone Cowboy – but ultimately Spencer was allowed to keep the race and was credited with a Festival winner.

Johnny Murtagh the four time Irish champion rode over hurdles in 2006, taking the ride on Golden Cross in the World Hurdle, once again the finish was somewhat controversial and Murtagh and Golden Cross went under by a short head. Those who bet on Cheltenham racing will know just how seriously Flat jockeys take the Festival.

Pat Smullen has also been a regular feature in the Festival bumper, but so far he has yet to trouble the judge despite having had three good rides for Dermot Weld and the closest he has come is a third on Rite Of Passage the favourite in the 2009 bumper.

Just another dimension to look for in the Cheltenham Festival 2011 betting predictions and an indication of how highly a Cheltenham winner is prized even by those who usually ply their trade under racing’s other code.

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The one-time ante-post favourite for the Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle was purchased by McManus in May of last year for a whopping 220,000 guineas at the Doncaster Sales having impressively landed a highly competitive Punchestown bumper on his racecourse debut, beating the subsequently useful Nicene Creed by four-lengths.

Making his debut at Bangor in December, the six-year-old showed a good attitude and ran on strongly to beat Our Mick by three-lengths. O’Neill took many people by surprise in stepping Backspin up from that run-of-the-mill novice event to the Grade 1 Challow Hurdle a fortnight later over two-mile-five-furlongs. The shrewd Irishman clearly must have know he had a horse of latent ability as the Flemensfirth gelding ran out an impressive five-length scorer from subsequent Grade 2 winner Court In Motion, catapulting himself to prominence in the Cheltenham betting for a number of novice events.

At Cheltenham in late-January Backspin was sent off a warm favourite for a Grade 2 contest over the same trip, but after racing into the lead with a mile to run he was headed approaching the final flight and eventually faded on the run-in to finish a disappointing fourth behind Bob’s Worth, leaving his trainer baffled by the way he had capitulated in the closing stages.

Having recovered from that effort Backspin had appeared to be in good shape and was being prepared for a crack at one of two big novice hurdle events at the showcase fixture in less than two weeks time.

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The horse who gave his predominately jumps oriented trainer his biggest ever Flat success when landing the Ebor Handicap at York last August, went on to run a solid race to come home fifth to Samuel in the Group 2 Doncaster Cup in September, but hadn’t been out since and was clearly going to come on considerable for his run at Kempton.

Driven along by Eddie Ahern to go after the front runners when the pace lifted over two furlongs from home, the King’s Theatre gelding was never going to peg them back but kept on steadily to finish just under four-lengths behind the winner King Olav. With the Cheltenham Festival very much on the horizon this outing will surely have blown the cobwebs away and Elliott appeared delighted with the way his charge had shaped even though he was rated the best part of a stone better than his nearest rivals on official figures and the latest Cheltenham Festival odds suggest he has an excellent chance of winning the County Hurdle.

Dirar is being targeted at the two-mile Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle on the fourth day of the Cheltenham Festival meeting, a race that is always run at a furious pace and attracts plenty of runners. Last seen over timber when running a fine race to finish third to subsequent Champion Hurdle outsider Overturn in the Galway Hurdle last July, Dirar is currently on offer at odds of 14/1 for the County Hurdle and is one of a number of co-favourites for the race, along with the likes of Aegean Dawn, Recession Proof, and Ski Sunday.

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John Quinn’s five-year-old put up a tremendous performance for a first-season novice to get the better of fellow northern challenger Bothy in a thrilling finish to the re-scheduled feature Newbury handicap. Having returned home to his Malton yard safe and sound and come out of the race in great form, Quinn has given the green light for the former decent Simon Callaghan-trained middle-distance performer to take his chance in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, a race for which he is now quoted at a best priced 10/1 in the ante-post market.

Quinn observed that his horse should be suited by the normally frenetic pace of the championship contest as he is blessed with plenty of tactical speed and has already shown he is more than capable of handling himself against his own generation. The Rock of Gibraltar gelding has taken really well to hurdling, winning on debut at Carlisle before running a good second at Ascot in October. He resumed winning ways when stepping up to two-and-a-half miles in heavy ground at Lingfield the following month, before winning a ‘jumpers bumper at Southwell, a race that clearly put him spot on for the Grade 3 Totesport Trophy over the minimum trip, in which he showed tremendous guts and determination to see off Bothy by a short-head, with talented performers Notus de la Tour, The Betchworth Kid, Soldatino, and Eradicate following them home.

Quinn noted that soft ground is not essential for Recession Proof to show his best form, indeed most of his wins on the Flat came on ‘good’ ground, so he should not be inconvenienced either way at the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2011.

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Hannon reports that the four-year-old has wintered very well indeed and has come back into training looking “bigger and better” with hopes very high that he can confirm his status as one of the best milers in the world. A winner at Royal Ascot as a juvenile when running away with the Coventry Stakes, the Tagula colt proved to be a real star for connections in 2010 when putting up a series of stunning performances having initially appeared a shade disappointing when beaten by stable companion Dick Turpin in the Greenham Stakes, before finishing third to Makfi in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

From the end of May last year Canford Cliffs really blossomed, winning the Irish 2000 Guineas by three-lengths from Free Judgement, before gaining his revenge on Dick Turpin and defeating a high-class field in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. At the end of July he stepped up for the first time to tackle older horses (under regular pilot Richard Hughes), and famously got the better of a tremendous dual with the outstanding Rip Van Winkle, beating the Ballydoyle horse by a neck in cheeky fashion to land the prestigious Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood. Plans to go to the Breeders’ Cup or race in the Far East at the end of the year, were shelved to concentrate on having him 100% for this season and anyone looking to bet on horse racing should remember how fresh he should be.

Hannon indicated that Canford Cliffs will make his debut at Newbury in mid-May in the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes before heading back to Royal Ascot to try and gain revenge on Goldikova for the defeat of his stable companion, the now retired Paco Boy, in last year’s Queen Anne Stakes.

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Kalk Bay needs 26 horses above him in the weights for the prestigious mile handicap to come out of the race in order to be guaranteed a run, and Haggas reckons that the chances of such an eventuality are pretty slim and anyone thinking about placing horse racing bets on the race should bear this in mind. Currently on offer as 12/1 market leader for the Doncaster race, the Hawk Wing gelding, who was unraced as a juvenile, proved himself a progressive performer through his three-year-old season and hopes are high that there is better to come in 2011.

After making a belated debut in a maiden at Newmarket last July (where he ran a promising fourth to Linnens Star), Haggas’ charge journeyed to Chepstow where he battled home in a seven furlong maiden by a neck from Waabel. Entered into handicap company on only his third start (off a mark of 74), Kalk Bay stepped up to a mile and duly won at Newmarket by over two-lengths on soft ground, under John Fahy. A month later he finished third off a 9lb higher mark in a seven-furlong Newcastle handicap before being switched to the Fibresand at Southwell where (off a mark of 86) he won bravely by a neck over a mile.

Still a relatively unexposed horse and now rated 92 for the start of this campaign, both punters and bookmakers have latched on to the fact that Kalk Bay could be a horse to follow, regardless of whether he manages to make the cut for the Lincoln Handicap, or not.

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Soon after the runners arrived in the parade ring for the opening novice hurdle (eventually won by 1/4 chance Al Ferof), handlers of the horses circling before a large crowd complained of getting static electric shocks from their horses – something almost unheard of and highly irregular. Just as the jockeys arrived to take their mounts both Marching Song and Fenix Two almost simultaneously started to jump around and within seconds of each other fell to the ground dead, almost certainly as the result of some kind of electric shock.

Stunned and distressed racegoers then had to take in the sight of former champion jockey and trainer Graham Thorner, part-owner of Marching Song, break down in tears at the loss of his Andy Turnell-trained horse for whom he clearly had held high hopes. Shocked trainers, owners and jockeys realized something unprecedented had occurred and then saw Nicky Henderson’s Kid Cassidy go down on his back legs before recovering and making his way down to the start. Although by this point, no one who had placed a horse racing bet would have really cared about the outcome.

All horses were checked by vets at the starting tape and allowed to run, but after investigating the incident and being unable to explain quite what had caused the two previously healthy horses to suddenly keel over and die within moments of each other, the decision was rightly taken in the interests of the horses and human beings at the course to abandon the rest of the card on safety grounds.

How tragic for the two stables concerned having put in so much work and cared so well for their horses, and how unfortunate for Newbury to be struck by such a bizarre, macabre incident. Investigations are continuing.

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Over the past fortnight it has been Nicholls’ championship rival Nicky Henderson who has been hogging the headlines, sending out the 1-2 in the King George VI Chase on a day when he landed a five-timer at Kempton, having four winners last Saturday including Champion hurdle hopes Binocular and Oscar Whisky, then racking up his fastest ever 100 with a winner at Market Rasen earlier this week. Of course, all eyes will be on Paul Nicholls Kauto Star in a few weeks time, but the trainer will be looking to make a splash sooner than that.

Nicholls can redress the balance somewhat on Saturday as his Woolcombe Folly appears to have an outstanding opportunity to win a good prize before bidding for the Queen Mother Champion Chase (alongside stable companion Master Minded), when he bids for the Grade 2 Totepool Games Spirit Chase, for which he is an expected odds-on favourite. A tremendously impressive winner of his two starts so far this term at Ascot and Cheltenham, the eight-year-old has risen 27lbs in the weights to a career-high rating of 169 and should dispose of the opposition, as long as the ground doesn’t come up soft.

Half an hour earlier, Nicholls’ high-class What A Friend, twice a winner in Grade 1 company last season, will bid to improve on his fifth spot behind Imperial Commander in the Betfair Chase at Haydock in November when he attempts to lower the colours of Henderson’s ‘King George’ runner-up Riverside Theatre, in what promises to be the race of the day. That battle between the horses trained by the two handlers bidding for the championship, will doubtless be seen as a sign of the whole season in microcosm.

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Owning a racehorse is an expensive business. Anyone who has ever undertaken the task alone will vouch for that fact. Racehorses are not cheap to keep and it`s not just the horse and trainer that need looking after it`s the vets, farriers, staff and jockeys that keep the wheels of the machine well oiled and working. But in recent years new hope has appeared on the horizon for the would be racehorse owner in the form of the “Syndicate” or “Racing partnership”. It`s a simple concept. A group of people pay a weekly or monthly amount into an account that pays for the training of a horse. For that each member gets to have the thrill of watching “their” horse in action and experience the excitement of actually being part of a day at the races.

So where do you start looking to become part of this great sport? A simple internet search will reveal many syndicates looking for new members or will at least point you in the right direction. The phone book will give numbers of local trainers. Trainers are an excellent place to start as they may have a horse already owned in partnership that has a spare “leg” for sale.

Getting involved comes in one of two forms. Major syndicates will only ask for a monthly contribution to a horse that is already owned by the company. Smaller partnerships may be looking for a horse to send to a trainer of their choice; this will involve being involved in the purchase of the horse at auction or privately so an upfront contribution will be required. There are even agents out there who will act on the perspective horse owner`s behalf and arrange the joining of a syndicate and “look after” them during their racehorse ownership.

Syndicates or partnerships can be large or small and can take place at any level of the sport. One of the first things to decide is what type of racing you want to be involved with. National Hunt racing does not have the lucrative reward of flat racing but the costs are slightly lower both in entry and training fees. Syndicate members are allowed to visit their horse and watch him or her working on the gallops prior to racing and many become deeply fond of their “horse”.

Watching a horse that you own even partly taking his place in a race is a tremendous thrill. But be warned: it`s not something for the very fainthearted and many syndicate owners become so nervous at the start of the race they are unable to watch. But when the race is over win or lose the party begins and the dreaming starts. One of the biggest thrills of being involved in a horse is backing it to win, horse racing tips will help the onwers keep a weather eye on the opposition.

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Cundell saddled his last runner at Kempton Park on January 30 when Having A Ball ran a respectable race to finish a length-and-a-half fourth in a mile handicap. The 62-year-old enjoyed his highest profile victories with the high-class chaser Bachelor’s Hall who landed a unique big-race treble back in 1977 winning the Mackeson Gold Cup at Cheltenham, the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury, and then the Grade 1 King George VI Chase at Kempton’s premier Boxing Day fixture.

The 1980s proved a generally fruitful time for Cundell but in recent years his string has dwindled and, although not stating it publicly, it is believed that he is somewhat disillusioned with the current state of the racing industry and the low levels of prize money being offered for anything other than decent handicaps and pattern races. Fans of horse racing betting will understand his concerns.

A third generation racehorse trainer following his father Ken Cundell and his father’s older cousin Frank Cundell, both of whom also achieved significant successes, Peter Cundell will be the last of the line as far as training racehorses go with his children all having taken other career paths. His horses have all been transferred to the care of Jonny Portman who has been leasing Cundell’s main yard for some time, and the now retired racehorse trainer intends to remain busy managing the turf gallops that he has so successfully cultivated and which have proven a major asset to the training facilities for all handlers in the Berkshire region.

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The Festival uses all of Cheltenham’s courses. The Old Course stages racing on the first two days of the meeting, with the New Course taking over for days three and four and anyone interesting in horse racing betting should probably learn the difference between the two.

Let’s take a look at the Old Course first – races on this course really start in earnest at the top of the hill (after the final ditch, four out) and the third last, in particular, can catch out horses who find themselves gathering momentum and travelling at a slightly quicker pace than they feel comfortable with as they hurtle down the hill before turning for home and facing the daunting climb up the Cheltenham Hill.

The Old Course has been modified since last year’s Festival and now has two fences in the home straight. After the 2010 Festival, the penultimate fence was moved 239 yards from the bottom of the hill, round the bend on to the finish straight, as previously the fence came at the bottom of a short downhill gradient and the momentum which horses carried into the fence produced a characteristic fall where horses took off too early and the jockey got fired into the turf on the landing side. Despite the change of position for the fence it has still caused some grief at the Cheltenham meetings this season and we wait to see what will happen at the Cheltenham Festival 2011 when the horses fire off the bend and approach the fence at real speed.

The Old Course stages just one of the three Grade One Chase events, the Queen Mother Champion Chase, with the other two being run over the New Course.

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A new Cheltenham Gold Cup is minted each year; there are 10 ounces of gold in the trophy, which makes it worth around £8,500.

There are 10 miles of running rail on the racecourse with 165 hurdles and 24 fences – measuring a quarter-mile long if they were all joined together.

Well over 200,000 spectators attend the four days of The Festival. With ticket prices ranging from £20 to £80, the estimated gate receipts total around £7m.

The Festival also accounts for around 10 per cent of the Tote’s annual on-course pool betting turnover, while at least £1 million pounds changes hands on every race in the betting ring at the racecourse, with over 250 bookmakers in attendance for each day of The Festival.

220,000 pints of Ireland’s national drink, Guinness are consumed over the four days of the Festival, so clearly those who don’t win on the horse racing betting can still afford to drown their sorrows.

Prize money at the Festival is almost £3.4m, an amazing average of around £125,000 per race. Around half of that total comes from the race sponsors.

The racecourse employs over 60 permanent staff, which rises to approximately 1,000 for a race meeting and over 5,000 at the Festival.

The Cheltenham Festival is a massively important betting event, and one that can fundamentally affect the annual profits of bookmakers with huge amounts gambled on each race and a glut of favourites can spell disaster for the bookmakers.

There are up to 650 helicopter landings at the course during the meeting, making it the busiest temporary airfield anywhere in the country – and that includes Silverstone on British Grand Prix day.

In 2008 day two of the Festival was cancelled due to high winds with all Wednesday races moved to Thursday and Friday resulting in two marathon cards which are unlikely to be repeated at the Festival.

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It’s certainly not unheard of for a great National Hunt trainer to switch even more successfully to Flat racing. In the 1960′s that is just what Vincent O’Brien did having won virtually everything going over jumps including three Grand Nationals, three Cheltenham Gold Cups and a famous Champion Hurdle hat-trick with Hatton’s Grace 1949-51. O’Brien went on to win just about every top class Flat race going and dominated European racing through until the late 1980s.

Well, Nicholls doesn’t appear to have quite such grandiose plans, indeed the main reason for him applying for the dual purpose license is so that his daughter Megan, (who will be 16 in a couple of years time), can ride on the Flat for her father, so those involved in horse race betting shouldn’t get too excited. Nicholls suggested that for the forthcoming Flat season he might have very few runners, but nominated the Royal Ascot Racing Cub’s Advisor as being potentially his first runner, with a possible bid for the Chester Cup in May on the cards and it will be interesting to see what chance she is given in the horse racing betting odds.

A number of National Hunt trainers have consistently done well with a selected number of runners in recent years. Nicholls’ arch rival Nicky Henderson being a case in point, having enjoyed winners at Royal Ascot as well as having landed the Cesarewitch. David Pipe and Philip Hobbs have also tasted Flat racing glory, so clearly Nicholls doesn’t want to exclude himself from a taste of the action.

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And many of the early clues for Cheltenham success we presented to us at Leopardstown on Saturday.

The most notable of the four winners at Leopardstown that will be looking for Cheltenham glory was perhaps Hurricane Fly. The Willie Mullins-trained horse put in a sharp performance to claim victory in a competitive Irish Champion Hurdle.

That resulted in some horse betting firms cutting his odds into 7/2, just behind Binocular in the Champion Hurdle ante-post betting market.

Day Of A Lifetime also put in a good shift and may well offer some good value at 20/1 for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle whilst Realt Dubh and Noble Prince were involved in a tight battle in the Irish Arkle with the former just claiming victory. The horses were immediately cut by the bookmakers for the Cheltenham equivalent and also the Jewson Novices’ Chase.

The final horse of the quartet of winners from Leopardstown that caught the eye was Hidden Cyclone. The Shark Hanlon-trained horse is now just 12/1 for victory in the Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle but ante-post backers should be aware the trainer feels the horse may not go to the Festival.

I’m sure we will see our usual number of Irish winners at the Cheltenham Festival this year and many shrewd backers will be cautiously looking to the Leopardstown winners for some extra value in the ante-post betting.

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Baker has come a long way in less than three years since he took out a training license having enjoyed previous careers as a stock market trader in the City of London, and as a journalist for the late, lamented The Sportsman newspaper. He established his original base at Moreton Morrell in Warwickshire, from where he managed to rack up more than 100 winners under both codes, before lack of space and the promise of support from notable owners persuaded him to take over the lease at Whitsbury from Ralph Beckett, who has made the move east to Newmarket.

Whitsbury has been home to many outstanding trainers over the years and Beckett certainly enjoyed considerable success there, having taken over the property from David Elsworth, who campaigned the mighty Desert Orchid throughout his legendary chasing career from the Hampshire yard, as well as winning with many classy flat types including In The Groove and Seattle Rhyme.

Baker will have around 80 horses on his books and with the first winner of the new era on the board at only the fourth time of asking, the future is looking increasingly bright for a trainer who has surprised many skeptics by proving particularly adept at placing his horses to advantage in the lower grades. Those who enjoy horse racing betting have started to mark him out as a trainer to follow.

Baker is hoping that better quality horses will now be coming his way as he looks to climb the training ladder, and judging by the quick start made from his new premises another successful season looks very much on the cards.

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The centerpiece of that first Festival was of course the four-mile National Hunt Steeplechase, which had prize money of £815 and was won by Sir Halbert, a 33/1 chance in the Cheltenham racing betting. That race was run on the first day and was supported on the second day by a three-and-a-quarter mile race also called confusingly the National Hunt Steeplechase – it is this race that is considered to be the forerunner of the modern day Gold Cup. Worth £832 to the winner it was run in terrible conditions before being won by Autocar at odds of 100/6.

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Last seen when running very respectably to finish third to Zaynar in the 2009 Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham, Shalone had been a pretty hot prospect and was being spoken of as a serious Cheltenham Festival contender only to suffer a leg injury that required firing, an operation that necessitated a spell on the ‘easy list’. King reports that the now seven-year-old gelding has come out of the operation in fine shape, and after a spell away at Adrian Wintle’s yard came back into training a couple of months ago and has been progressing nicely, news all horse racing fans will be pleased to hear.

A winner of two of his three bumper races (he was a short-head on the other by subsequent Hennessy Gold Cup winner Diamond Harry), the son of Flemensfirth won his first two starts over hurdles, on the second getting the better of the useful odds-on Tataniano , and in the process confirming himself a horse of considerable ability. His run in the ‘Relkeel’ backed up that impression and offers hope to his connections that he might pick up where he left off and the horse racing odds suggest he could land a big race soon.

King suggests that Shalone has come to hand fairly quickly but still believes that whatever he does at Ascot he will still be better for the outing. Some indication of the regard in which Shalone is held by the team at Jackdaws Castle is the entry he has been given in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on March 17. To even consider taking on Big Buck’s and the rest suggests that there is still a belief that owner Tony Fisher’s charge could turn into a very smart performer.

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Nicky Richards’ tremendously talented grey had been given very little hope of survival from an injury for which there is normally no cure, but after fighting tigerishly since the turn of the year and following the decision to reduce his medication to see if his body could fight the disease of its own accord, Monet’s Garden has begun to improve and has been led out of his box in recent days for a breath of fresh air.

Owner David Yates had refused to give up on his beloved horse, having some time ago accepted that the multiple Grade 1 winner would never race again, but he has been determined to give the gelding every possible chance to get through his illness and make it to a long and happy retirement out at grass, despite veterinary advice that he should have been put down a few weeks ago.

Now eating up well and looking to be in good spirits, hopes are tentatively beginning to rise that Richards’ long-time stable star can stave off the Grim Reaper and win the biggest battle of his life. Everyone involved in horse race betting will be pleased to see the gelding doing so well.

The public reaction to the news of Monet’s Garden’s illness has been extraordinary with the Cumbrian-based trainer being inundated with messages of support and racing forums overflowing with the horse’s fans spurring him on to win this last great fight. So far, he’s giving as good as he gets.

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Horse Wagering

Win: This option is pretty self-evident. You are betting the horse to win the race. If you are correct, your ticket will be paid the “Win” rate for the horse. This wager is technically called a “Win Bet.”

Place: Sometimes even the best horses finish second and that’s what it means to “place.” If the horse you pick comes in first or second, you are paid the “Place” rate. This wager is technically called a “Place Bet.”

Show: There’s nothing wrong with coming in third, unless it’s a three horse race. If your horse comes in first, second or third, you are paid the “Show” rate. This wager is technically called a “Show Bet.”

Exacta (also called a Perfecta): Think you know what horses will finish first and second? If so, place an Exacta. You must pick the exact order. If you pick a the number four horse to win and the number five horse to place and the race ends up being 5-4, you lose. To win, in this example, you need a 4-5 finish.

Quinella: This bet is like an Exacta in that you select the two horses you think will finish first and second. However, unlike the Exacta, the order does not matter. If you select the number 5 horse and the number 6 horse, you win if the order is 5-6 or 6-5.

Trifecta (also called a Triple): If you want to win a good deal of cash, potentially, for a small $1 or $2 wager, the Trifecta is for you. When you bet a Trifecta, you are betting on the exact horses that will finish first, second and third. The order matters with this bet. If you are unsure of the order, but just know the three horses that will Win, Place and Show, you can box the bet. When you box a bet, you are betting all possible combinations. There are six combinations to any three-horse Trifecta.

Daily Double: If you have a good eye for picking winners, give the daily double a spin. When you bet the daily double, you are betting on the winner of two consecutive horse races—usually the first and second race of the day.

Pick Six: This bet could be a pick 6,7,8 and so forth. When you place this bet, you pick the winners of all the races. As you can imagine, it has a very nice payoff when you win.

You are now up to speed with some common horse betting options. The only thing left to do is to visit an online race book and make some winning bets. Horse wagering is a fun, and addictive, activity. The Internet is full of great horse wagering articles, tips and websites, such as Equibase. Placing your horse wagers at an online race book is a great way to keep in the action and it’s extremely convenient too.

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What Is The National Hunt Season? Although jump races are held throughout the year in the UK, the authorized National Hunt season opens in mid-October and runs through the end of April. The Charlie Hall Chase is the first significant event of the season, and takes place at the end of October. The season finale race is the Attheraces Gold Cup at Sandown, and occurs in late April.

What Is The Difference Between Steeplechases And Hurdle Races? In a hurdle race, horses run a course that is about 2-3.5 miles in length. Horses jump hurdles, which are at least 3.5 feet tall. These hurdles are not fixed in place. If a horse hits one during a jump, the hurdles will simply tip over.

In a steeplechase (or chase), the stakes are higher for the horse. They must run a 2-4.5 mile course and clear fences that are at least 4.5 feet high. These fences are permanently in place, and if a horse does not clear the fence, they may fall.

Types Of Horses In National Hunt Racing There is not one kind of horse that runs jump races, but on the whole they are usually Thoroughbreds. Most often, horses who compete in National Hunt racing have been bred for either jump racing or flat racing.

How Did National Hunt Racing Begin? The very first National Hunt race on record was in 1752. The towns of Doneraile and Buttevant in County Cork, Ireland, held a competition race in which horses had to run a course marked by the church steeples in each town. One steeple marked the start, and the other marked the finish. The term ‘steeplechase’, although it was not used officially until the start of the 19th century, has its origins in this race.

What Are The Grades And Classes? National Hunt races are graded and classified. The grades are Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Listed, Handicaps and Bumpers. The classes go from 1-7, with 1 being the best. Graded and listed races are Class 1.

Main Events There are two most important events during the National Hunt season. The first is the Cheltenham Festival, a four day event in the second week of March. It has eleven Grade One races, and culminates in the most prestigious chase race in the world, the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The second key event is the Grand National at Aintree. This event goes on for three days in early April.

Who Are The Most Famous Winners? The most famed winners of the Cheltenham Gold Cup are Dawn Run, Arkle, Golden Miller, Best Mate and Desert Orchid. At the Grand National, notable winners include Red Rum, Mr. Frisk, Aldaniti and Foinavon.

If you are considering buying a share of a racehorse, then make sure you hire a racehorse trainer or a bloodstock agent to help you choose the right one.

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The first ever point to point race was run in Ireland, in the eighteenth century. The first recorded, written reference to the practice was in an edition of a magazine known as The Sporting Magazine from 1793, although it is strongly believed that the races had been occurring since the 1750s.

In the beginning, point to point racing and the steeplechase were the same thing. The name ‘steeplechase’ arose from the circumstances in which the first races were carried out. It is thought that the races began very informally, as a way for hunters to exercise their horses. Hunters would race their horses over the countryside to distant church steeples, which provided prominent finishing points, jumping whatever ditches or hedged were in the way.

In the 19th century, point to point racing, or the steeplechase, became more popular and prepared tracks were created for racing on. The tracks used fences and water ditches to simulate the countryside conditions of the original races. Today, the best known steeplechase is the Grand National. Although for many people, the term ‘point to point’ continues to be synonymous with the steeplechase, a genuine point to point race is not technically conducted on a track, whereas a steeplechase is.

Today the rules for point to point racing are strict, with set numbers of fences and horses of the appropriate age required.

Contributed By Jess Moss

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As a child, horse slaughter was simply a fact. Now, it’s almost a necessity. I don’t agree with slaughtering horses, nor do I want any horse to end up at a slaughterhouse, but our society produces far too many unwanted horses.

I receive emails on a weekly basis from several different horse industry and horse welfare news streams. Every time I read one of these legislative “updates”, I wonder: When is horse slaughter legislation going to start with the cause of unwanted horses?

Though anti horse slaughter groups have successfully shut down horse slaughterhouses in America, horse breeding has only increased. If horses at auction don’t wind up at slaughter, where are all the “unwanted” horses going to go? As with the millions of unwanted dogs and cats who are euthanized every year, it would be nice if we could say unwanted horses are “humanely destroyed.” But, horses are just not that easy to put down. Besides being big, difficult to transport, to house, and to feed, horses cost several hundred dollars to put down. For “humane” treatment, horses need not only feed, water, and vaccinations, but also farrier care and often special nutritional, veterinary, and stabling.

When is horse slaughter legislation going to start with the cause of unwanted horses?

Horses end up at auction if they can’t be sold privately, can’t be cared for, or are (simply) unwanted. If a horse owner sends an “unwanted” horse to auction and the horse doesn’t sell, what happens to the horse? If the previous owner can’t or won’t care for the horse, who will?

It’s the same with the overpopulation of dogs and cats. It’s better to have a humane society take an unwanted pet and euthanize it than have a pet return to a home where it isn’t wanted or cannot be cared for. But again, horses are extremely difficult and expensive to care for. Some say re-homing unwanted horses is not a big deal since the total number of American horses slaughtered per year “only” equals about 1% of the total American horse population. Based on current horse populations (about 9 million in the US), 90,000 “homeless” horses is still a lot of horses. With hay prices up, gas prices up, and affordable land becoming more scarce, most horse people in any part of the country will tell you; “you can’t even give ‘em away these days.”

Some anti-slaughter activists like to claim horse “kill buyers” are outbidding nice families in search of a pet. Really? If a “nice family” is only willing to spend $100, maybe a $150 on a horse, will they be willing to spent another $150 on vaccines once the vet comes out? What about hoof care every six weeks? Hay, grain, shavings? Proper fencing? Does the nice family have money set aside for emergency transport and thousands of dollars worth of colic surgery? Kill buyers, yes, may be out bidding families (occasionally), but this does not mean the family has means to care for the long term health of the horse.

To minimize horse slaughter and unwanted horses, we need a better plan.

Currently, there are no horse slaughterhouses operating in the United States. Despite anti-slaughter group efforts, American horse slaughterhouses have been successfully shut down, but now horses are just sent over the border to Mexico and Canada where the treatment and killing of animals is even less humane than under American standards.

In many ways, the U.S. slaughter ban has already hurt horse welfare.

For reference, American slaughterhouses used retractable pneumatic bolts to render horses unconscious (in theory) before slitting their throats. However, in Mexico, it’s common practice to stab horses in the back repeatedly until their spinal cord is severed.

In many ways, the U.S. horse slaughter ban has already hurt horse welfare. Now, anti-slaughter groups are attempting to ban horses exported for slaughter altogether. Despite the fact this new law could be easily circumvented by horse “kill dealers” simply labeling horses transported across the border as “for riding” instead of “for slaughter”, we need to first think about minimizing the unwanted horse population before tackling the issue of horse slaughter.

Lets look at some facts:

- According to the USDA, 45,000 horses went to slaughter in Mexico in 2007, and another 26,000 went to Canada (total, 71,000+).

- According to the Jockey Club, 56,000 Thoroughbred mares were bred in 2007.

- According to the Thoroughbred Times, Thoroughbred race horses averaged 25 starts per life in 1950; by 1994, the average Thoroughbred ran just 14 races.

What does this mean? More Thoroughbreds running less races equals more waste. Due to over breeding of the Thoroughbred, not only does the Thoroughbred Times conclude Thoroughbred races horses are less sound than 60 years ago , but also, they are less used.

Moreover, why have we not had a Triple Crown winner in Thoroughbred horse racing since Affirmed in 1978? Could it be that the only requirements for breeding a Thoroughbred horse are a papered mare and money for a stud fee?

I imagine, even in 1978, horse breeding and racing wasn’t an incredibly easy or cheap “hobby”. Then, not every backyard horse owner could afford a.) a papered Thoroughbred mare, or b.) a 500 mile haul to the stallion. Today, cheap, seedy racetracks are numerous and vastly outnumber the celebrity packed racing events profiled on T.V. It is perceived as “easy” now for anyone to think they can breed the next Kentucky Derby winner. For $250, someone can pick up a lame and unproven (and possibly even unraced) Thoroughbred mare and breed her to an equally lame or unproven Thoroughbred stallion for as little as $300. Boom! For less than a beater car, you too can own the next derby champ!

Wrong.

Of course, many Thoroughbreds going for meat are actually well bred, expensive horses. Some may have stud fees of $500,000 or more. By and large, racehorses don’t retire to green pasture if they don’t win. They mostly go to auction. Even when trainers try their best to find a new owner and a new job for the horse, Thoroughbreds off-the-track are not just for anyone. Most of them need experienced handlers and trainers.

With the 2008 Kentucky Derby ready to hit the starting gate on May 3rd, what is the average American going to see of the racing industry? Horses worth millions of dollars? Shiny, lucky horses cared for better than most people?

I wish happenings at an average American Thoroughbred Racetrack were televised. Horses running at tracks not called Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, or Pimlico don’t have the luxury of being considered anything but expendable or replaceable. And besides, with reality TV all the rage, is there anything more cut throat [pun intended] than watching broke down horses running in races that are paying out $500 with the losers highly unlike to get another chance?

The large majority of horses who will not see the glamorous camera lenses pointed at them (beside closed circuit monitoring) are only bred to be good for a year or two. These “modern” Thoroughbreds, the ones at your average, dirty, shady, tracks, aren’t bred to run the Kentucky Derby; they are bred to MAYBE, MAYBE win their owners and investors a couple thousand dollars. The main purpose of the average Thoroughbred is to honor the owner with the distinction of owning a racehorse. Thoroughbreds, by their nature, are bred to be hot, a trait which does not to serve them well outside of running. They are no longer bred with long lines, or big strides even. They are bred to run and move flat, fast, and that’s it. Outside of the few races they MIGHT run, Thoroughbred racehorses serve limited purpose.

Interestingly enough, rel=nofollow [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=980DE4D9143FF930A15754C0A9659C8B63]even Kentucky Derby winners aren’t safe from slaughter. With the 2002 slaying of 1986 Kentucky Derby winner Ferdinand at a Japanese slaughterhouse, the horse racing industry has proven time and time again it does not even value it’s most prize assets.

Thusly, even well bred but only “medium” caliber racehorses, such as those bought and sold at the Keeneland Auction for an average of $100K, may not ever win, even at a small racetrack. With the hopes of “cleaning up” at the ghetto tracks, these “Kentucky” bred horses still are without value unless the winnings come in early and frequently.

The main purpose today’s “modern” Thoroughbred is to honor the owner with the distinction of owning a racehorse.

Luckily, there is a good chance a Kentucky bred Thoroughbred horse could posses some very nice athletic attributes that could result in a nice hunter/jumper, dressage, or eventing home. Still, the original breeders, owners, and trainers of racehorses are generally unconcerned with where the horses end up. The racing industry wipes their hands clean of losers without regard for the welfare of the horses. Slaughter, new career, loving home – who cares! Whatever gets them off the training and boarding bill, its fine by the racehorse owner.

As an American horse community, we need to start looking at a way to fund “unwanted” horses that are considered “garbage” with either euthanasia, or when applicable, retraining programs. Or more importantly, let’s limit racehorse breeding to owners and trainers who only commit their funds to providing for a horse throughout the duration of its life, regardless of its winnings. If the racing community had to fork over money for the lifetime care of its horses, the unwanted horse population would dry up.

The horse industry needs a plan, a good plan, to help lower unwanted horse numbers. Stopping horse slaughter is only going to be beneficial once we stop having too many horses. In order to stop horse slaughter, the Humane Society of the United States should do one of two things:

1.) Provide the shelters and means necessary to retrain or humanely euthanize unwanted, unadaptable horses
2.) Take giant steps forward to limit the breeding of all horses, not just racing Thoroughbreds

In addition, the HSUS should go after the racing community for some money to start covering the humane destruction or lifetime care of the horses it produces. Now that the Kentucky Derby is underway, why don’t some of these trainers, owners, breeders, and jockeys making BIG money in horse racing industry give some money back, to the horses themselves?

If the racing community had to fork over money for the lifetime care of its horses, the unwanted horse population would dry up.

Let’s stop breeding low quality Thoroughbreds, shut down the seedy racetracks, and start a rehab and retraining humane society that can help with these unwanted horses either through re-homing (realistically), or humane euthanasia.

And frankly, lets stop breeding low quality horses of any kind. The Thoroughbred racing industry is not solely to blame for horse slaughter or unwanted horses altogether. However, Thoroughbred horse racing is the highest grossing and highest profile entity of the horse world. For naysayers of horse slaughter, Thoroughbred racing is an easy target because of its money, power, and fan base, but there is no better time than to call out an institution on it’s dirty little secrets than when shone national media spotlight (rest assured, if Premarin horses ended up with global coverage on the rel=nofollow [http://www.oxygen.com/]Oxygen network, we’d be all over that too).

Please, lets organize a cause with a better, more logical, long-term answer for unwanted horses than taking on American horse slaughter. Though the last three horse slaughter plants were shut down in 2007, bottom of the market horse welfare has not increased. Once we gain control over the source of the unwanted horses, only then will we produce effective measures against combating horse slaughter.

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Why is a Thoroughbred more than just a race horse?

- Thoroughbreds have heart – The breed derives from the combination of steadfast, loyal English mares with spirited Arabian stallions. As a result (if trained right), they often bond deeply with their owners in ways that other horses don’t.

- Maneuverability first - The reason that Thoroughbreds make such excellent race horses for sale is that they are extremely agile and sure-footed. Where other horses might balk at passing difficult terrain, the Thoroughbred will pick its way through. This makes them great for trail riding expeditions through wilderness.

- Going where others fear to tread - One of the most difficult things for amateurs to deal with is a skittish horse. When you tell a Thoroughbred to go forward, it goes all-in, which can be very satisfying.

- Tall and athletic - Thoroughbreds tend to be imposing, and you can tell there’s a lot of energy behind their eyes and underneath their skin. A Thoroughbred is what you think of when you think of the term “horse power!”

- Thoroughbreds are valuable - Because they have such attractive qualities for racers, rel=nofollow [http://www.horsezone.com.au/category/205/Thoroughbred.html]Thoroughbreds for sale are often somewhat expensive. Nevertheless, if you desire a deep connection with a spirited mount, there is no better breed to buy.

- Used to improve other breeds - Chances are, every race horse has a Thoroughbred for a parent. The genes that make Thoroughbreds so good on the race track get passed on to the next generation. One of the most attractive parts of horse racing is tracking each horse’s ancestry, including Thoroughbred parentage.

If you’re considering buying a horse - whether just for pleasure or to take part in racing, jumping, dressage, timed events, and other competitions – a Thoroughbred is always a great option. Steadfast spirits, loyal hearts, athletic excellence, and a little bit of high-strung excitement defines the Thoroughbred in relation to other breeds. Any horse expert would be interested in Thoroughbred race horses for sale!

If you’re interested in [http://www.horsezone.com.au/]buying a horse, then consider a Thoroughbred. With its strength, maneuverability and loyal character, the Thoroughbred breed is not restricted to horse racers and will be a steadfast companion for pleasure and loyal riders alike.

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Remember that racing stables and studs have a lot of young horses to break in a very short time. And these horses don’t have to know much – they need to accept a rider, go fast, and stop. Later, they’ll need to know how to enter starting stalls, and respond in different ways to a jockeys commands, but for most youngsters, they need to be broken just enough to start training.

Many training stables use natural horsemanship techniques to get these thoroughbreds trained. Natural horsemanship works very well for thoroughbred training; it teaches horses to move forward – which is pretty essential for a racehorse – and to accept a saddle, bridle, and a rider very quickly.

More and more training stables are using round pens and natural horsemanship methods to get their youngsters ready for the track as quickly as possible. The leadership training the horses get in the round pen is valuable when they need to follow a handler into the starting stalls, or if they have to adapt to new surroundings frequently. For many trainers, natural horsemanship training is the method of choice for breaking their horses.

If you’ve just adopted a retired racehorse, think about natural horsemanship for re-training your horse. Much of the groundwork has been done for you – your horse will accept a saddle and bridle and a rider, and will be conditioned to move forward. Really, all you need to do now is add consistency, and control.

For this, remember that the language a racehorse uses, and that it expects from you, is very similar to what you use in natural horsemanship. After all, racing is a natural instinct for horses – most are very happy to run, and to run fast – and jockeys use a lot of hidden and surprisingly natural methods to control their horses because they simply can’t force them to do anything in the heat of a race.

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Many of the reasons why Barbaro was much beloved share similarities with the reason why many people express love and adoration for Thoroughbred horses. The breed is known for a noble beauty, a dignified appearance, a determination, coupled with speed and drive.

Of course, it’s the speed and wildness of the Thoroughbred horse – known widely for its racing abilities – that make Thoroughbreds a less than ideal choice for those who are looking for a horse for their family, as well as for inexperienced riders. Many find that Thoroughbreds are too fast, too unpredictable and dangerous for those who aren’t experienced with horses.

Just how fast can Thoroughbred horses be? On average, Thoroughbreds like those that are used in racing run nearly forty miles per hour, but remain agile, able to turn quickly and change pace without much notice, when necessary. The hindquarters of Thoroughbred horses often are the seat of their power; long, well-developed muscles in the hip and thigh are things that you should pay attention, whether you are picking a horse out of the
line-up in race five or if you are looking to buy a Thoroughbred horse for your own use.

In addition, when you look at a Thoroughbred horse, you will want to also look for other characteristics that define the breed. Thoroughbreds stand between 15 and 17 hands. Colors range from dark bay to black or gray. White Thoroughbreds can occur but are extremely rare, however, that doesn’t mean that there cannot be white hairs or patches of white on a Thoroughbred horse.

As many Thoroughbred horses are bred specifically for racing – and, as a result, it’s not surprising that many Thoroughbred horses for sale have been born in Kentucky. Other states where Thoroughbred horse breeding is extremely common are Florida and California.

Still, not all Thoroughbred horses are bred for racing – and, of course, very few that are make it to the Triple Crown races. Based on the athleticism of the breed, the drive that most Thoroughbreds have to succeed and excel at a task, many are also trained for other equestrian sports. Though the Thoroughbred is uncommon in dressage, it is not unheard of; the same is true for show jumping. Likewise, because Thoroughbred horses move with a smooth gait, some have been used for classical jumping and as show hunters.

The best of the breed are taken one step further and trained for event performance. In event competition, dressage, cross-country and show-jumping is all combined into a single equestrian event. Because of their success in event performance, many Thoroughbred horses make it to World Championship and Olympic competition levels.

This athleticism of the horse and its competitive potential is something that, when one is looking at horses for sale, often puts young Thoroughbred horses out of the price range of many families. When making an investment with two or more partners into buying a Thoroughbred horse for racing, buyers can expect to pay up to $5,000. To own your own Thoroughbred, you’ll need to invest at least $10,000, and understand that you are buying one of the least expensive Thoroughbreds. At this price level, many horse owners are only partial owners of the horse that they have invested their money. Prices only climb from there.

However, those who do own Thoroughbred horses – either on their own or as a part of a partnership – tend to find that there are many rewards. There’s camaraderie among Thoroughbred owners, an excitement that comes from getting together at the track (even if your horse is not the one that ultimately wins the race).

If you are committed to owning a Thoroughbred horse and do not have the financial backing to buy one outright, you may want to consider contacting the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Charity service to learn more about adopting retired racehorses.

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Horse racing is a male-dominated sport, gaining for itself the title, “The Sport of Kings”. But today, it might as well be called “The Sport of Kings, Queens, and Princesses” with the impressive number of women trainers, breeders, and jockeys!

Horse races is popular the world over, and it has been gaining more and more women enthusiasts over the years. Today, there are a large percentage of women, playing competitive and important roles at high level horse races and prestigious horse tracks.

It all began a about a hundred years ago when the world of horse racing was rocked by the emergence of women competitors. At about 1904, women started coming into sight, whether they were playing important roles such jockeys, or equally important backstage roles as trainers and breeders. The following are some of the most popular women horse race enthusiasts since 1904.

Well-known Women Horse Racing Owners:

Laska Durnell – owned and entered “Elwood” in the Kentucky Derby in 1904. Also trained by a woman, Mrs. J.B. Prather, Elwood was the first starter and winner in a field of five.

Rosa M. Hoots – owned “Black Gold,” who was one impressive thoroughbred. She had so much confidence in Black Gold, and rightly so.

Mrs. John D. “Fannie” Hertz – in 1923, she owned “Reigh Count”, in 1943, “Count Fleet”. Both horses were winners Helen May Whitney – owned two horses – “Twenty Grand” in 1931 and “Shut Out” in 1942. Mrs. Whitney was called “The First Lady of Turf”, having owned two horses winning the Derby twice.

France Genter – In 1940, Mrs. Genter entered the horse racing business at the age of 42. Fifty years later with her horse “Unbridled”, she became the oldest winning owner.

Most Popular Women Jockeys:

Diane Crump was the very first female jockey to enter a pari-mutuel race in North America. Julie Krone was the first female winner of a Triple Crown Event. Also popularly known as the “all time leading female first”, having won “Colonial Affair” at Belmont in 1991. Tami Purcell won the most races with champion horses. Purcell is also considered to be the top female rider of her time.

Strong Female Horse Racing Trainers:

Mary Hirsch – The daughter of a trainer herself, Hirsch was one of the first women trainers in the 1930′s. According to professionals, she was the “pioneering woman trainer” of her day.

Mary Kein – She trained “Indian Maiden”, who afforded her the privilege of being the only woman to win three consecutive Kentucky Oaks titles in 1959, 1960, and 1961.

Jenine Sahadi is a spirited, posting two victories, a second, third and fourth among her seven starts. The victories were posted by Lit de Justice and Elmhurst in back-to-back Sprints in 1996 and ’97. The late-running Lit de Justice was third in the ’95 Sprint. Also that year, the Sahadi-trained Fastness (Ire) was a solid second in the Mile

If you want a comprehensive list of popular females in horse racing, you’d probably end up with hundreds, even thousands, of pages. As horse racing gets more and more popular, more women are making a name for themselves as jockeys, trainers, and breeders. They might be outnumbered by men, but who knows? With the determination and skill of women, they might dominate the sport in the next century.

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The answer behind all this is, simply, that horses are most dependent on people. There are many stories of stallions protecting their herds with tricks that only a good mind could manage. Range horses know the dangers they are up against and react much differently than pasture-raised animals.

The domestic horse is protected with shelter, good food, and care by an honest owner. He seldom has to think about more than play or having his own way. His reasoning comes from boredom, the desire to get out of work, and a search for forbidden food. Horses copy each other. If one animal sees another break a fence, raid the hay barn, or find the grain barrel or even open a gate, he immediately wants the same and follows the same procedure to get it.

Watch your horse for an indication of what he is going to do. Actually, an animal telegraphs every move he will make. It is up to the owner to learn to “read” his horse. When an animal is going to shy or buck the muscles of his back tense and can be felt through the saddle.

The ears tell volumes. Ears stiffly forward means the animal is acutely alert. This means interest, curiosity, or fear. The conditions presented will tell the rider what it means. One ear forward and one back means he is listening for the rider and keeping an ear pointed for something ahead.

Ears laid slightly back means he doesn’t like something or doesn’t want to do what is asked. Ears laid back flat against the head means the animal is vicious or angry. He will try to fight, either the owner or another horse.

Horses have a pattern of thought, and once you know them you learn how they react to different situations. But remember, these big animals are afraid of everything they cannot understand or see. If a horse realized his strength, we would never handle him. But he is dependent on man. This is the secret of handling a horse and making a useful animal out of him.

A horse needs something to depend on. You seldom see him alone by choice. At the racetrack the thoroughbred has a chicken on his stall door, or a goat to share his hay, or a dog to lie at his feet, or a cat to rub against his legs. Sometimes a small pony shares his stall; he may look for a favorite groom who talks to him; often there is a quiet understanding between the trainer and the horse, but… there is always something… someone.

When a horse becomes accustomed to your presence and your voice he will begin to take on personality. A quiet, authoritative voice that can also soothe and give confidence will win an animal quicker than anything else. The horse may be able to understand only twelve command words, but the tone of your voice will speak many things to him. Although the horse is normally timid, he will develop confidence in you to the point where he will trust you implicitly.

The horse demands attention and craves affection. However, it must be remembered that a horse is made to do things by fear, hunger, thirst, and biological urge. So we use these things to our advantage without forgetting the other requisites that round out the complete picture of the horse, such as attention and affection. He does things only to satisfy his hunger, demands for comfort, and curiosity and attention. He cannot concentrate for long periods of time.

There are more things to learn about the psychology of your horse, but these will come from experience.

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The Dubai World Cup is run every March in Dubai, and is a racing challenge, run over ten furlongs, and has the biggest prizes to match. The race is open to Northern Hemisphere bred four-year-olds and older and Southern Hemisphere bred three-year-olds and older, and participants have come from twelve different countries. Goldolphin, founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, have had five winners of the Dubai World Cup since 1996, have been crowned Champion British Owner on seven occasions, have a 54% ratio of winners to runners, and boast Frankie Dettori as one of their jockeys. This of course all makes perfect sense when you consider the fact it is believed that horse racing became a professional sport in the UK in the 12th century, when the English knights returned from the Crusades with Arab horses. The Arabian Horse, which hails from Middle Eastern deserts, is acknowledged as being the purest and oldest of all horse breeds, and has incredible stamina – being able to carry its rider at speed across miles of open desert with little food or water. Today, almost every breed and type of horse has traces of Arab blood and all English Thoroughbreds that are used in horseracing in the UK today are descended from three Arabian stallions: Byerley Turk, Darley Arabian or Godolphin Arabian, which were imported to Britain in the late 17th and early 18th century.

For more than two decades, horse owners and breeders from the Arab world have worked to establish the Arab presence in international thoroughbred racing, and with the development of the Dubai World Cup have established themselves as one of the world’s top racing challenges. In a little over a decade they have created one of the highlights of the international racing calendar. Placement in the race is by invite only, and anyone invited naturally turns up as the top prize is $6 million, but the lure is not just in the prize money – the horsemen get generous subsidies for supporting horseracing in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai enjoys a formidable reputation due to its quality, generosity, and sunshine, and has become a mecca for both horse enthusiasts and tourists alike with 50,000 racegoers attending the Dubai World Cup meeting each year.

The Nad Al Sheba racecourse held the Dubai World Cup for the last time in 2009 as their new racetrack Meydan will host the 2010 Dubai World Cup and its associated races next March. The vision of HH Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum leaves much for other nations to aspire to when it comes to horseracing! As glamorous as it all sounds though, the Grand National will do for me

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All the Thoroughbreds in Britain today can trace their ancestry back to the Three Foundation Sires brought to England from the Middle East between the late 1600s and early 1700s. These are the Godolphin Arabian(1729), Darley Arabian(1704), and the Byerley Turk(1680s). There are 74 Foundation mares who mated with the Foundation sires, and they came from a variety of breeds among England’s racing horses.

Byerley Turk was captured by Captain Robert Byerley at the 1686 Battle of Buda. In 1689, he was sent to Ireland with his master to be part of King William’s War, and they served in the Battle of Boyne as well. The horse is said to have been dark brown in color, with well-known Arabian features such as his arched neck, large eyes, and high-carried tail.

Byerley Turk traces his line to relatively few of today’s Thoroughbreds – 3.3% as opposed to the Godolphin Arabian’s 13.8% and the Darley Arabian’s 95%.

The Godolphin Arabian, also known as the Godolphin Barb, is named after his most famous owner, Francis Godolphin, 2nd Earl of Godolphin. There is some controversy as to whether the Godolphin horse was actually an Arabian or a Barb, and this controversy continued to shroud him until his offspring Lath won the Queen’s Plate at the Newmarket races nine successive times. About fifteen hands high, this bay horse has seen its descendants mating with those of Byerley Turk and Darley Arabian to produce several winning Thoroughbreds through the years.

The Darley Arabian is the most famous and most important of the three Foundation Sires. He was a bay Arabian, bought in Syria in 1704 by Thomas Darley. From what information can be accessed, the Darley Arabian was a sight for sore eyes – beautiful and refined, and about 15 hands high.

Like both the other Foundation Sires – coincidentally enough – the Darley Arabian also saw his paternal line continued by one single descendant for four generations. In this case, the bearer of the line was the iconic Eclipse, who was Darley Arabian’s great-great-grandson. Recently, research has revealed that over 95% of today’s stallions have a Y-chromosome that is identical to the Darley Arabian.

Thoroughbreds are among the most famous, coveted and prized breeds of horses. They are known for their speed and agility on the track, and their “hot-blooded” temperament off it.

What makes the Thoroughbred special is the high percentage of Type IIa muscle fibers it carries. Type IIa muscle fibers generate great speed but also allow for endurance, which is why the Thoroughbred is as fast as the fastest and can still maintain its speed for considerable distances in horse races.

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A horse race form is a printed program that displays all of the necessary information about a horse race. It will usually list the scheduled races, the names of the horses, and other pertinent race information. A horse race card helps bettors make an informed betting choice. There is a lot of very valuable information on the forms that betters really should know such as the time that each race will be starting.

It will provide information about the purse which is the prize money that must be split between the owner, trainer and jockey. Prize money is also distributed, on a sliding scale, to those finishing in the first few places. The form also provides detail on the distance of the race which is very important. Flat races are usually run at distances from 5 to 12 furlongs. A furlong is one eighth of a mile or 0.2 km. It will also give all of the race details, the horse’s odds at the beginning of the day and will keep you notified of the changes that occur with that horse during the day.

The form will tell you the color of the saddle cloths that the horses are wearing so that you can tell them apart basically. You will need to know the post position which tells you which position is assigned to the horse in the starting gate. Of course you will want to know the name of the horses too, which is listed on the forms. Owners often use a name that stands out and is easily recalled by bettors. Actually, some bettors bet on name alone.

The major colors are bay, chestnut, black, brown, white, gray, pinto (patches of brown, white and black), buckskin, dun, and roan. The color of each horse is also listed on the form as well as abbreviations of the horse and its sex. Some of the abbreviations are c=colt, f=filly, h=thoroughbred aged 5 or older, and g= gelding. All of this information is very important to know before betting.

You should also know the horse’s age because most horses reach mental maturity at around seven or eight years old, when their behavior generally becomes calmer and more accepting but of course your forms will tell you this information as well. People often want to know who the parent’s of the horse are and their names. This information is usually, but not always included. This data is useful for bettors to determine possible horse performance through lineage.

It is valuable to know who handled the horse’s upbringing, the amount of weight, including the jockey that the horse will be carrying. Obvious other facts of importance are who the trainer is, who the owner is, certainly the jockey who has a huge part to play in a big race. His ability to guide the horse in the race often spells the difference between victory and defeat.

There are other sections on the forms as well but the summary of past results is very important. These are crucial to viewers who want to distinguish which horse they have backed.

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If you have large breed horses, such as Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses or Warmbloods you may want to go with a stall that is 16×16. These stalls are often referred to as stallion and foaling stalls. Ponies will not need any more than a 10×10 stall. Moderate size horses will do well with a 12×12 stall.

The dividers between your horse’s stall and the next stall need to be made of a heavy material. Most stalls are constructed of two-inch plans that go up to about five feet or so. Another divider should be placed so that the horses can see each other but not necessarily make contact. The same is true for the front of the stall. Stall doors may have gates that swing open so that the horses can stick their heads out into the barn aisle.

Watch the latch on the door. It is not uncommon for a horse to figure out their stall door latch and easily let themselves out. If your horse figures out his latch you will also want to place a chain with a simple clip that the horse cannot undo. Never padlock a horse in stall, as you may not be there to release the horse in the case of a fire or other emergency.

It is important that the stall be very well ventilated. Horses can produce a lot of heat from their bodies and a poorly ventilated stall may cause bacterial growth in the walls, sickness, respiratory problems and bad smells.

Horses do like to lie down and sleep at night and they will do so, if they feel safe and comfortable in their stall. They have to take a load off of their limbs during the night, so you need to be sure that the horse has enough room to lie down. Sometimes horses will lie down but not leave themselves enough room to get back up – this is know in the horse world as being ‘cast’. When a horse is cast they may thrash about and panic because they can’t get enough room to leverage themselves back on their feet. You will need to get in the stall and assist the horse in getting back on it’s feet – be careful even a quite horse may be scared and lash out in fright.

Most complexes use shavings as bedding for horses. Many people will put several wheelbarrow loads of shavings in their stall for their horse, but this is not necessarily good. If you have too much bedding then your horse’s legs can become weak due to the lack of contact with the ground. Bones need to be stressed and concussed by the ground in order to maintain their strength. You want to have just enough bedding that the horse can still feel the ground, but the bedding will also absorb urine.

Your horse’s stall should contain a feeder, a water bucket or automatic waterer, possibly a salt/mineral block and a toy to prevent boredom. The less that you have in the stall the better and safer it will be for the horse. You should also provide some hay for your horse to munch on.

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Both the chariot horse racing and the mounted horse racing were popular during these ages. These later became an obsession among Romans when they have adopted the sport.

For thousand of years that followed, this type of sports was known to be performed only for the noble men and royalties.

Modern racing is said to have started in the 12th century when the first breeding between Arabian and English horses were made. These were sparred by the return of the noble knights to the mother land after the Crusades. These are known to have produced sturdy horses with excellent speed. Thus, breeders maximized the potentiality of a racehorse and put them into tracks. This breed is the Thoroughbred that we know of today which is still the most popular breed in the United Kingdom.

King Charles II was known to have held horse races in his private courses during 1660 to 1685.

By the 16th century, the English had been known to produce a number of racecourses. Queen Anne who founded the Ascot in 1711 is known to have made horse racing an official sport.

Halfway in 1700′s, the Jockey Club was created through the initiation of the elite figures involved in horse racing. This organization was the first legion of jockeys that established the comprehensive rules and regulations including the standards as covered by the sports. Thus, they became the overseers of the sports and sanctioned horse racing events.

The Jockey Club was also the initiator for the regulation of breeding among horses. Thus, James Weatherby, an accountant of the Jockey Club during those times, traced back the family lines of all racing breeds in England. His researches brought forth the publication of the General Stud Book, which was basically, the basis of authority in terms of the breeds that could be put to race. According to the General Stud Book, only those pedigrees that have descended from the line of the “foundations sires” are considered as Thoroughbreds. The foundation sires are the: Byerley Turk, Darley Arabian and Godolphin Arabian.

Only in 17th century did the sport arrive in America for which the very first racetrack was seen in the Long Island. While it has become a favorite past time among Americans, no one initiated the formalization of horse racing until after the Civil War. Because of the already-established obsession plus the industrial development, and widespread gambling on horse races, the sport grew largely by the year 1890 when 314 operating tracks are known to be on regular operation in the country.

Due to the lack of a governing body, this sport had become purely dominated by criminal elements. In 1894 though, the most prominent and high-ranking stable owners met and organized the American Jockey Club which was patterned on the system as used by the Jockey Club in England.

Nowadays the sport has reached various countries across the globe. Governing bodies were also formed to regulate the horse racing events.

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One of the oldest sports known to man, horse racing retains with in some sophistication, which exudes strength, power and authority. Ancient chariot races of the Romans, the thoroughbreds of the Arabian lands, etc go down through history. The first organized thoroughbred racing of USA was in 1665. You will also see the development of modern horse racing as an organised sport with the standards, rules and laws setting up in the middle of 18th century, mostly in Great Britain.

Now it is an organized sport around the world, with several countries having nicely maintained race courses. The main interest of many people is horse racing betting. It is almost akin to gambling for most of the betters. There are also people who have lost their shirt betting on horse racing. The never ending fascination, you will never feel like quitting, although it is time to. Knowing when to stop is one key advantage. Most people including you may not posses that quality, even if you are adept at picking the winner most of the time.

Horse racing is for strongly built horses and for strongly built men – both physically and emotionally. You got to have the courage, the techniques and willingness to explore this sport either as a hobby or as a profession. If you are worried about the dangers, you won’t make it. If you can get into for one, you can’t get out – so sweet is the attraction it has. And, not everyone will cross the barrier.

The horse racing can also be different at different places. While in the United States the emphasis is on the fastest dash, British and other racing requires long galloping and going past obstacles. Horse racing is not the same game everywhere and should be cautious about this difference while putting your money on the betting table. Otherwise, you might lose your shirt too. Don’t let it happen and make sure you stop when the time is due.

Horse Racing is the thrilling experience you can get. It keeps adrenaline rushing and heart pounding. Getting into horse racing is not the cup of tea for everyone. It is only for those fortunate few, who have got the facilities right and are really raring to go. Or if your enthusiasm to horse racing is limited to the betting you make, it is right too. Betting on horse racing too is not the easiest task you might be handling. When you have the courage and the depth of pocket – you can go ahead.

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There are five racecourses situated in and around Dublin, hosting both National Hunt and Flat race meetings, so no matter what time of year you visit the city, you’re almost assured to find a race meeting taking place at one of the tracks.

The Curragh is one of the oldest racecourses in the Emerald Isle and the name ‘Curragh’ is actually the Gaelic name for racecourse. Situated around 30 miles from Dublin in County Kildare, there is a train and bus service to the track on racedays. The Curragh is a high-profile track and hosts the majority of the major Flat races on the Irish racing calendar, including the Irish classics.

Fairyhouse, situated about 12 miles from Dublin in County Meath, hosts the Irish Grand National and has been racing since 1848. The track has had racing luminaries such as Arkle, Desert Orchid, Captain Christy, Persian War and more recently Istabraq and Florida Pearl among its visitors. It continues to attract the best horses across Ireland and the rest of the UK to compete over the near- two-mile course.

Leopardstown racecourse is home to 22 race meetings throughout the year, with both National Hunt and Flat race meetings on the agenda. Leopardstown is actually situated within the city environs, around 12 miles from the city-centre. The course has staged racing since 1888 and like Fairyhouse attracts some of the racing game’s biggest names thanks to a host of high-profile meetings, including the Lexus Chase, Irish Champion Hurdle and Irish Hennessy Gold Cup over the sticks, and the Irish Champion Stakes and many of the Irish Classic Trials over the Flat.

Naas racecourse can be found some 25 miles from Dublin city, in County Kildare. Perhaps less well-known than its more famous neighbours, Naas is nevertheless a high quality racecourse and is another to mix both National Hunt and Flat racing throughout its calendar.

Punchestown is also situated in County Kildare, around a 30 minute drive from Dublin city and is one of the best known racecourses in the British Isles. Punchestown is exclusively a National Hunt track and is often considered the spiritual home of Irish National Hunt racing. The course has been racing since 1824 and has consistently attracted the best racehorses to compete, with the highlight being the five-day Punchestown festival, held in late-April.

Despite numbering in the hundreds, it won’t be surprising to learn that hotels in Dublin are often in high demand whenever horseracing comes to the region, but with five top racecourses in proximity to the city it should be possible to find accommodation for the race meeting of your choice.

And of course, you’ll be able to spend your winnings garnered from your day at the races in the wide selection of bars and restaurants that can be found throughout Dublin’s streets.

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Every time horse racing becomes the topic of conversation, people usually think of only one thing, and that is the thoroughbred. But contrary to the misconception, there other types of horse racing such as harness racing and steeple chase. It just so happens that the thoroughbred is the most popular! In fact, the Kentucky Derby is known as the most exciting two minutes in the world of Sports.

The Famous Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is only part of a three-part grand slam horse racing: The Triple Crown. Imagine the excitement offered by the entire race. It’s triple the fun and adrenaline! The Kentucky Derby plus the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes complete the renowned Triple Crown prize. To this day, there are only 11 known horses to have achieved such a prestigious prize.

For the record, the highest level of competition for horse racing are the stake races. This type of race is reserved for the best horses, and even then, there is a required registration for each horse. The money collected is added to the prize money. When a Stake race is a Graded race, there is a certain appeal of class to it.

Other Types of Horse Races and their Criteria

Horses have to meet criteria before they can be allowed to race. A race may require additional weight requirements for better horses. This type of race is called a handicap race. The added weight is dependent upon past performances of the horses.

Other races sometimes require that horse must be a “non winner of three”. This is called an allowance race. Horses entered in this type of race is usually chosen to be prepped for better races. Most of the time these horses go on to compete in handicap and stake races.

Another type of race, and probably the most common, is the claiming race. A claiming race may also be “optional.” Before the race, owners are asked to specify an amount by which the thoroughbred may be claimed or purchased for.

You can rest assured that the racing field is leveled by this requirement. Obviously, owners will not list better horses in a claiming race. This type of race may be a good place to expose or train your weaker horses. Who knows? They might just need a little training to turn into a champion. Just make sure you are ready to part with your horse.

If you don’t want to part with your horses and you want to list them in a race to see just how they perform or to familiarize them with competitive races, a maiden race is the best avenue for this. This type of race is confined for horses with no record of wins. The winner of the race is said to have “broken his maidenhood.”

When to Watch Which Race

Race tracks usually hold eight or more races each day, combining all of the above-mentioned races. It doesn’t matter which type or race you watch and whether you win or not. In the end, you’ll still experience the fervent excitement that keeps horse racing enthusiasts coming back for seconds.

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Lukas (race name “Just Ask Mike”) ran in three races as a two year old: back of the pack finishes and two bowed tendons unceremoniously ended his race-track career. He changed hands several times, ending up neglected and emaciated in a yard belonging to a family who didn’t know how to care for him (or even what to feed him). A local jumper trainer noticed him while she was driving by and bought the then eight year old gelding out of pity: “He was skin and bones and his tail was a solid bat of dried mud.” She had hoped to rehabilitate him and eventually include him in her amateur jumping program. After two years though, he still “wasn’t fitting in,” according to her, and I found him advertised in the local Horsetrader as a “Green project horse.”

I immediately like his big, kind eye and thoughtful gaze, and after visiting him once more the next day, purchased him. Lukas’ extremely sensitive nature was soon going to become very obvious. I enlisted the help of a trainer to prepare Lukas for lower-level Dressage competition. Within a short time, Lukas reacted in dangerous and resistive ways: bucking, spooking and bolting. After discontinuing the trainer, I decided to train him myself and hopefully reclaim his trust.

I use a combination of shaping, clicker training and positive reinforcement along with intermediary markers to signal correct inclinations. As a psychiatric nurse for twenty-five years, I’ve borrowed behavior modification techniques from my career, and bits and pieces from over thirty years of studying every type of training from birds, zoo animals, dogs and marine mammals.

I started with face and neck tricks and progressed to more complex movements and behaviors. Lukas’ curious, eager nature sparked an exploration into cognitive and perceptual tasks as well. His current repertoire includes: the smile, pose, yes, no, kiss (dry and wet), fetch, blindfold, catch, yawn, wave, pedestal work, Spanish Walk (forward and backward), stay and come, jambet (three-legged pivot), reverence, passage, bow, crossing his front legs, lay down (and I sit on him), feet together (front and back), hide and seek, acting lame, pushing a cart and rearing. In addition, he spells, counts, identifies shapes, discriminates colors, and understands the concepts of spatial relationships, object permanence, proportion, same/different, and his newest: absentness.

To date Lukas has been on NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, HLN, Equisearch, Equine VIP, Pet Life Radio, RFD-Radio and the Associated Press released a feature story about him. He has been in countless magazines, newsletters, forums, blogs on-line sites and newspapers. He is the Spokeshorse for TROTT (Training Racehorses Off The Track) and is the poster-boy for the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association. Also, he is associated with HEAL (Human Equine Alliances for Learning), a therapy practice in Chehalis, Washington, that assists trauma victims.

Lukas’ purpose continues to be to show the happy results of kind training and that animals are smart and have emotions.  Horses can do all that – they just need to be taught in a way that they understand.

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Both the chariot horse racing and the mounted horse racing were popular during these ages. These later became an obsession among Romans when they have adopted the sport.

For thousand of years that followed, this type of sports was known to be performed only for the noble men and royalties.

Modern racing is said to have started in the 12th century when the first breeding between Arabian and English horses were made. These were sparred by the return of the noble knights to the mother land after the Crusades. These are known to have produced sturdy horses with excellent speed. Thus, breeders maximized the potentiality of a racehorse and put them into tracks. This breed is the Thoroughbred that we know of today which is still the most popular breed in the United Kingdom.

King Charles II was known to have held horse races in his private courses during 1660 to 1685.

By the 16th century, the English had been known to produce a number of racecourses. Queen Anne who founded the Ascot in 1711 is known to have made horse racing an official sport.

Halfway in 1700′s, the Jockey Club was created through the initiation of the elite figures involved in horse racing. This organization was the first legion of jockeys that established the comprehensive rules and regulations including the standards as covered by the sports.  Thus, they became the overseers of the sports and sanctioned horse racing events.

The Jockey Club was also the initiator for the regulation of breeding among horses. Thus, James Weatherby, an accountant of the Jockey Club during those times, traced back the family lines of all racing breeds in England. His researches brought forth the publication of the General Stud Book, which was basically, the basis of authority in terms of the breeds that could be put to race. According to the General Stud Book, only those pedigrees that have descended from the line of the “foundations sires” are considered as Thoroughbreds. The foundation sires are the: Byerley Turk, Darley Arabian and Godolphin Arabian.

Only in 17th century did the sport arrive in America for which the very first racetrack was seen in the Long Island. While it has become a favorite past time among Americans, no one initiated the formalization of horse racing until after the Civil War. Because of the already-established obsession plus the industrial development, and widespread gambling on horse races, the sport grew largely by the year 1890 when 314 operating tracks are known to be on regular operation in the country.

Due to the lack of a governing body, this sport had become purely dominated by criminal elements. In 1894 though, the most prominent and high-ranking stable owners met and organized the American Jockey Club which was patterned on the system as used by the Jockey Club in England.

Nowadays the sport has reached various countries across the globe. Governing bodies were also formed to regulate the horse racing events.

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Horses in every breed, and trained for any riding style, can easily be found. Price levels vary widely as well. Individuals must still be very cautious when purchasing this type of animal. It is an investment of sorts. Numerous issues should be considered during the decision process. In addition, many different sales sources are available to assist the buyer in finding the right horse.

A potential buyer should decide specifically what he or she intends to use the horse for. This streamlines the purchase process, making it easier to select the right animal. Most horses cannot be utilized for all purposes, simply because they lack the training. Their body type may only be suited for specific uses. For example, a draft horse would not be effective at herding cattle. A thoroughbred racehorse fresh from the race track would not make a good child\’s horse.

There are a multitude of resources for finding a horse. Many websites exist that list horses for sale, across riding disciplines, by breed, and by geographic location. Most of these sites reach a worldwide pool of buyers and sellers. Most sites allow the seller to upload photos, which really helps the buyer narrow down the list of possible candidates for purchase. The potential buyer can usually sort prospects by price, breed or riding discipline. This is an excellent way to find horses quickly, do preliminary research on just what is available, as well as determine corresponding price ranges.

More traditional search methods also exist. Auctions usually sell horses at bargain prices, and are held on a regular basis. Horses should be purchased at auction only by those with extensive horse knowledge. Breeders and trainers are also very good resources. Breeders usually sell the animals that they have bred and raised. Trainers may or may not be in the business of selling horses, but have a lot of connections to sellers in the horse world. Breed associations usually list horses for sale in the classified sections of their newsletters or magazines.

When visiting a prospect, bring a knowledgeable and trusted friend, colleague or trainer. Trainers charge a small fee for assisting in the search for a horse. This is worth the cost in order to find a good horse. Get either the trainer or the second person to ride the horse. Review the animal\’s ground manners as well. All of this provides good information regarding the horse\’s training and attitude.

Veterinary examinations are usually recommended. However the effectiveness of such an examination is somewhat controversial. Nevertheless, a complete stress test should be conducted. This helps to identify lameness issues. Some people believe that x-rays should be included in the exam, to thoroughly screen for any lameness issues. On the other hand, x-rays in older horses will usually show some sort of bone abnormality that may or may not cause lameness in the future.

A pre-purchase veterinary exam is recommended. This should include a complete stress test to rule out lameness. Some people like to have x-rays taken, but the efficacy of performing such a procedure is somewhat questionable. Certain individuals feel that x-rays are necessary to determine if there are any developing leg abnormalities. Others feel x-rays may falsely reveal issues that really are not problems.

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The current economic crisis actually began with the burst of the housing bubble in the United States. Housing values had risen so high so quickly throughout most of the country, that a decline in values was almost predictable. When the crash happened, it was much worse than had been anticipated by anyone.

As unemployment continues to rise nationwide, an industry centered around leisure and entertainment, such as horse breeding and racing, tends to feel the crunch perhaps more than industries that are more related to basic survival. In fact, in this recession, even food related industries are being impacted.

Ocala real estate is a mix of homes and farms. The population there has been growing steadily for the last twenty years. In fact, Ocala Florida is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and has been for several years.

Ocala has been affected by the failing real estate market in Florida. The median sales price of homes in Ocala is $98,750, a 25.2% drop from 2008 values, and just about 50% of the $173,100 median price of homes across the country. There are more than 800 foreclosed properties on the market.

Ocala horse farms have not been hit quite as hard as homes in more urban areas. Horse farms range in price from around $300,000 for a small acreage parcels to multi-millions of dollars for hundreds of acres and extensive outbuildings. Owning and raising horses is an expensive venture, and the industry has been impacted by the weak economy. Although the number of horse farms for sale has increased, the prices have not really gone down much.

The horse farm industry was hardly involved in the mortgage industry meltdown because mortgage lending rules have always been tighter for agricultural land. Buyers of this type of property have always had to come to the table with substantial down payments. However, because the trade in thoroughbred horses is a luxury type of transaction, the revenue from horse sales this year is expected to drop 25%, and this will very likely impact the number of horse farms for sale in the spring.

In the last few months, with a boost from historically low mortgage rates and the first time home buyer tax credit, the number of real estate sales has been on the rise. There has been a 63% increase this year as compared to this time last year, in existing home sales.

Also, because Ocala is prime real estate, with two major cities nearby, and at the crossroads of some major freeways, real estate investors have been swooping up properties at these much deflated values.

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That’s right, you will see photographs from across the racing circuits. There are several key photos that allow you see the action and the thoroughbreds. Horse Racing Photos are not a dime a dozen, it is hard to get the photos in the right direction. In regards to portraits there are plenty of photographs from the winners circle and beyond. There are very different ways to see these photos but the majority of horse photographs are of the animal in its natural habitat.

Occasionally you will see photographs of the horse with their trainer, jockey or with a glorious background. These photographs are even worth printing and framing because they envelope the animal with such great notoriety and majestic focus. These animals are beautiful and offer a great contrast of style and substance. This is key to getting a good photograph of the animals.

Those that are looking action shots including Horse Racing Photos are going to be in luck. There are so many different action shots in the world of racing and only the most sophisticated of lenses can capture the glory of such races including the Kentucky Derby and the Breeders Cup. There are a lot of different scenarios that can create glorious landscaping photographs of these animals, and you can easily find them online. Some people like these photos so much that they are framing them and mounting these photographs on their walls at home. These photographs are taken by professional cameras and experienced photographers who snap only the most glorious photos at the right time. The timing means everything, get the timing wrong and you might get a very blurred image as the horses are moving so fast that you might miss the action when trying to take a photograph.

Go ahead, try to photograph your favorite horse in the middle of action with a regular camera. Or even try to photograph these races with a digital camera and see the motion blurs saturate your photographs. These photos can be fun as motion blur can be artistic in many different ways, however, they are not the picture you are seeking. If you’re seeking good overall Horse Racing Photos, then you’re going to want clarity and colors. These are only provided with professional rated photographs and these are found readily online. They are amazing and worth printing out and offer such a grand standing tradition of photography and style. Horse racing can provide such great photographs, which are amazing to say the least. The equestrian design has never been better in these photographs.

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For many, pet massage sounds like a luxury for pampered pets only. However, many canines receive massage to help recover from surgery or injury and athletes such as racehorses or agility dogs receive sport massage to improve performance. Service dogs and dogs used in police or military service have high stress jobs where massage can mean the difference between early retirement and more time on the job.

Many studies have been conducted to verify the benefits of massage. For instance, massage has been proven to lower blood pressure, increase appetite and reduce the perceived pain and discomfort of arthritis.

For those with aging dogs and cats, animal massage therapy provides one more tool in the management of age-related conditions and helps to improve the quality of their pet’s life. Pet health care has moved beyond the age of grocery-store dog food and once-a-year vaccinations. Today, pet health supplies include vitamins, specialty food and treats, hydrotherapy, acupuncture and chiropractic and, yes, pet massage therapy.

The focus of animal massage for many years was horses, particularly racing and show horses. The benefit of massage for horses is well recognized among horse owners. Massage certification has been offered in equine massage therapy for years, but only recently has the focused turned toward pet massage certification. With literally billions of dollars flowing into the pet care industry and pets living longer and more active lives, pet massage therapy is now being offered at veterinarian clinics, grooming salons and doggie daycare establishments all over the country.

One of the benefits of massage for animals mentioned was improved circulation. Better circulation can contribute to improved digestion and better metabolism, a tremendous benefit for the large number of pets suffering from obesity and gastrointestinal disorders. Additionally, improved circulation can slow the degenerative process of arthritis and improve energy levels in geriatric pets. Better circulation means better immune function, helping to reduce the risk of infection or illness and assisting in the rapid recovery from injury or illness. Better blood flow also contributes to improve healing post-surgically.

Two of the most common conditions plaguing our dog population today are hip dysplasia and soft tissue injuries to the knee such as ACL tears (ruptures or strains of the anterior cruciate ligament in the stifle joint). Both are generally corrected by surgery and, particularly in the case of ACL tears, have a high rate of reoccurrence and post-surgical development of arthritis. Pet massage therapy can play a crucial role in optimal and rapid recovery from such surgeries and may play a role in reducing the risk of re-injury. Post-surgical confinement also causes boredom and restlessness for many animals and diminished the health of the immune system which is dependent on activity for optimal health. Animal massage can be used to reduce boredom, decrease stress and increase relaxation for dogs and cats during periods of confinement.

Equine massage therapy has a long history in the United States and abroad. For racehorses, massage can mean reduced recovery time between races and reduced incidence of injury due to improved flexibility of soft tissues. For investors, time off for recovery or lay-up due to injury is expensive and can reduce the career of a horse dramatically. In this case, the benefits of massage for animals is not only physical and psychological, it is also economical.

Even exotic species and wild animals have experienced benefits from animal massage therapy under the skilled hands of specialized animal massage therapists. The benefits of massage for animals in a zoological park fall under three categories: training, enrichment and health. Veterinarian staff can use massage to minimize the time that an exotic species spends in the hospital following surgery or illness, a critical element in the success of the animal’s return to the wild or onto exhibit. Specific massage techniques can be used to improve the production and movement of lymphatic fluid and assist in metabolism of anesthesia and related medications.

Animal trainers can use certain massage techniques as reinforcement for performed behaviors when food rewards are not safe or effective. Massage can improve nerve function and brain function as well, making training easier. Enrichment involves providing activities to captive animals that stimulate them physically and psychologically and improve their quality of life. Studies indicate that enrichment programs in zoological parks may contribute to the longevity of individual animals and may reduce safety concerns with animals that may become aggressive due to stress or boredom. Massage can be a valuable tool in enrichment programs for many species.

In closing, the benefits of massage for animals are as numerous and varied as those for people. In the last decade more and more people have added massage to their own health care regimen and seen tremendous benefit. Many of these same people have seen the power of massage add quality and time to the lives of their adored pets. Considering all that animals contribute to our lives through companionship, sport and service; a massage now and then serves as a powerful sign of gratitude.

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Vivacious (West Quest-Entally) is a full sister to former top class sprinting mare Reunification and talented middle distance performer National Trust.

The filly began well and raced outside of the leader Clan McLeod (Savoire Vivre-Starred)  and they matched motors to the home turn with Destiana (Invincible Spirit-Begum) closing in after trailing the pair.

Vivacious’s rider Brendon McCoull became anxious on the home turn but the filly responded and drew alongside Clan McLeod and eventually gained the upper hand and went on to score by a half-length from Clan McLeod with Destiana over two lengths astern.

Trainer Barry Campbell was calm and reserved after the race but admitted the filly was a potential star from the day she first took to the bridle.

“The dam (Entally) is a marvel isn’t she? That’s her third foal and they’ve all won and showed good stuff from day one,” Campbell said.

“It takes a good one to travel over four hours in a float to the races and win at first look at a track and she’s done it without having to be fully extended.”

“That’s as good a win as you’ll see by a two-year-old given the circumstances,” he said.

McCoull was equally as impressed.

“She is such a natural. She had a bit of a stargaze at a few things today but in the end she did what she had to do to win. It was impressive,” McCoull said.

The filly is owned and raced by Richard and Miranda Foster and John and Judy Kingston in partnership with the trainer’s wife Anne Campbell.

“We had a lot of success with this filly’s sister Reunification and now that she’s been sold and retired to stud this filly is a very nice replacement,” Mrs Foster said.

Campbell said Vivacious is unlikely to contest the Alexandra Plate in Hobart in a fortnight and is more likely to be kept for the Alfa Bowl in Launceston on November 22.

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The race was founded in 1996 by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the owner of Darley Stud and Godolphin Racing, one of the world’s leading thoroughbred breeding and racing operations.

Held annually at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, the 2000m track is a left handed dirt course. The race is most notable for being the world’s richest race, with some US$6 million at stake, and the race is recognised as the centrepiece of international racing and hailed as the thoroughbred “World Championship”.

The fact that the race takes place in the Middle East is especially significant, as every thoroughbred horse in the world is descended from three Arabian stallions which were originally exported from the Middle East: the Darley Arabian, the Byerley Turk and the Godolphin Arabian. These stallions were bred with English mares and all modern thoroughbreds carry the genetics of these Arabian horses.

The image of Arabian horsemen charging across the desert is still a strong part of Arab mythology, and there has long been a strong association between the Middle East and horses that has been recognised worldwide for many centuries.

Historically, horses were used as a symbol of power, wealth and status within Middle Eastern society, and horses where selectively bred generation upon generation to increase speed and stamina, which is now seen in many thoroughbred horses across the world.

The race draws horses, riders and racing fans from all over the world and offers a number of upmarket hospitality events for punters. The ‘Breakfast with the Stars’ event features live commentary, celebrity interviews with top guests and live entertainment, with a lavish breakfast buffet that is served on the lawns next to the paddock.

International Village is the heart of the Dubai World Cup social scene and is a great spot to soak up the exhilarating atmosphere of the races. A ticket-only event, the International Village incorporates a multitude of food and beverage outlets and also features the bubble lounge, exhibition stands, live entertainment and giant digital screens to view the live action racing.

Those wishing to visit the world’s richest horse race and looking for accommodation can take their pick from Dubai’s beach hotels, downtown hotels, or Marina hotels, which together offer a selection of upmarket, luxury places in which to base yourself during the Dubai World Cup.

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Till date, the National Museum and Hall of Fame has named merely 5 people as ‘Exemplars of Racing’ in the entire history of American Thoroughbred horse racing. For a jockey to qualify as an inductee to the Hall of Fame, it is compulsory that he be licensed for 20 years. Alternately, a jockey is eligible for the Hall of Fame even if he has been retired for a minimum of 5 years. If a trainer is licensed and has been actively involved with Thoroughbreds for a minimum of 25 years, he too is eligible. A trainer who has been retired for at least 5 years also matches the eligibility criteria of the Hall of Fame. As per the 2007 Hall of Fame Day, the Hall of Fame boasts popular racing champions of which 176 are Thoroughbred race horses, 84 are trainers and 88 are jockeys.

All thoroughbreds retired for more than 25 calendar years, qualify through the Historic Review Committee. Similarly, jockeys and trainers who have been retired for more than 25 years become eligible through the Historic Review Committee. The 20-25 year criteria for jockeys and trainers may be relinquished. However, a waiting period of 5 years has to be observed before they can become eligible.

For a thoroughbred race horse to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, the eligibility criteria requires that the horse must be retired for at least 5 full calendar years. Some legendary champion race horses that managed to make it to the Hall of Fame include great names like Man o’ War, Citation, Seabiscuit and Seattle Slew. These distinguished race horses have participated and won some of the world’s most prestigious horse racing important events.

Action-packed, horse racing important events such as the Dubai World Cup and the Triple Crown will surely send any horse lover’s adrenaline rushing. Now horse fans can experience the same adrenaline rush when they play 3D virtual horse race games that simulate universally acclaimed horse racing important events such as the Arc.

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The track is named after John and Henry Churchill. The two leased eighty acres of land to their nephew Colonel Meriweather Lewis Clark, Jr. Clark was actually grandson of famous explorer William Clark. He was also the president of the Louisville Jockey Club and Driving Park Association. Richard Ten Broeck was a horse breeder and trainer and Clark’s father-in-law. Broek was an accomplished trainer, regularly attending the English Derby at Epsom Downs in London. He was the man that introduced Clark to the world of horse racing.

Louisville had always had a love affair with horseracing. After all, it was home to Oakland racecourse as well as Woodlawn. When these two tracks closed, there was a void in Louisville that needed filling. Churchill Downs would do just that.

For quite some time, Churchill had a reputation as a gambling hall. Some changes needed to be made and in 1893 the track was sold to a syndicate that was led by William Applegate. New changes were implemented including shortening the track and the commissioning of the twin spire grandstand in 1895. A new tradition would also be implemented that year – the adorning of the Kentucky Derby winner in a garland of roses.

The twin spires are the most recognizable feature of Churchill Downs. They have been standing since 1895 and were designed by architect Joseph Dominic Baldez. Since the spires were built, several renovations have been made to the track itself. Today, the Churchill Downs complex covers over 147 acres, nearly double its original size. The dirt oval main track is a mile while the turf track is 7/8 of a mile. From 2001 to 2005, the grandstand underwent a $121 million renovation. The renovation replaced the clubhouse and added 79 luxury suites and the twin spires were refurbished.

Another unique addition to Churchill Downs was the adding of a mural that depicted the 96 jockeys that had won the Kentucky Derby from 1875 to 2004. The mural was painted by Pierre Bellocq, who updated the mural in 2008 to reflect all of the winning jockeys and trainers to date. The renovation was somewhat of a controversy since the new grandstand suites block full view of the twin spires, although they are still the highest points of the facility.

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Harness Horse Racing: This type of horse racing is popular in New Zealand, Australia, Europe and North America. It involves the horses pulling the jockey on a two-wheeled cart. This form of horse racing requires strategy as much as speed. There are two types of this form of horse racing which is based on the gait used: Pacing consists of horses running faster with shorter breaks during a race. When a horse starts to gallop, it must be slowed until it can regain the gait. In Trotting, horses move their legs diagonally, meaning that the right front leg and the left hind leg hit the ground at the same time.

The Standardbred is recognized worldwide for its harness racing ability. Standardbreds are best known for their ability to harness race at a trot or pace form. They are solid, well-built horses with good dispositions. Standardbreds are relatively intelligent animals.

Thoroughbred Racing: Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide event that involves the racing of thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport: flat racing and jump racing. Jump racing can be further divided into hurdling and steeple chasing. Horses competing in this form of racing are faster than those in other equestrian events. It is a popular sport with gamblers. The distances of the race can vary from 3/4 mile to more than two miles. Speed is a major factor with thoroughbred racing. It involves high-quality horses and prestigious prizes. Horses competing in these types of events are often of the same class, gender, and age.

Quarter-Horse Racing: This type of event involves the racing of horses at great speed for short distances on a straight course. It got its name quarter-horse because the race originally ran a quarter of a mile. It is a much newer sport because its governing body was not formed until the 1940s. The classic distance of a Quarter Horse race is 440 yards (400 m), but races are run anywhere between 100 and 1,000 yards (91 and 910 m). Quarter Horses are faster than Thoroughbreds, but run shorter distances. American Quarter Horses are shorter and more muscular than Thoroughbreds.

Stakes Races: This type of race involves the best horses. These events have the highest purses Races run from small purses of a few thousand dollars to the Breeders’ Cup Classic for $5 million. There are three grades controlled by the Graded Stakes Committee, insuring a Grade 1, 2, or 3 race event. Most midsize or larger tracks will have at least one grade 3 race while larger tracks such as Churchill Downs or Belmont Park will have several of all grades.

Major horse racetracks in the US include Saratoga Springs, New York, Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, Belmont Park in Elmont, New York (outside New York City on Long Island,) and Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Kentucky. The latest major horse track opened in the US was the Meadowlands Racetrack opened in 1977 for thoroughbred racing. It is the home of the Meadowlands Cup

Being one of the oldest racing sports, horse racing fever has spread throughout the world. It is a thrilling event for horse racing fans of all ages.

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The 1988 Whitney Handicap at Saratoga was one of her most remarkable victories in which she beat a field of boys by 1 ½ lengths. Not a bad performance for a racehorse that severely wounded her left rear pastern while training for the Breeders’ Cup in1986. After a recovery period of 11 months, the spectacular racing superstar returned to pursue her stupendous racing career. If you are a horse fan and want to find out when the next Breeders’ Cup is going to be held, you can take help from online resources including websites featuring 3D horse games.

Her 1988 Breeders’ Cup Distaff held at Churchill Downs had all the drama and suspense that would have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Winning Colors, a Kentucky Derby winner was not only participating in this race but was on an easy lead. Pitted against Winning Colors, Personal Ensign followed closely. The spectators held their breath as she trailed by 5 lengths at the top of the stretch. You can watch the highlights of the race on virtual horse games portals.

No one had the slightest idea that the 1988 Breeders’ Cup would turn out to be a glorious chapter in the history of horse racing. However, she managed to track down Winning Colors in the final yards. And we all know the brilliant performance she delivered that day. This spectacular filly won by a nose and finish unbeaten in 13 career starts. She earned a staggering amount of more then $1.6 million in the race. She was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1993 and was chosen as Broodmare of the Year in 1996. You can race champion racehorses like Personal Ensign on online horse games.

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Playing the Class Game

Horses are conditioned for competition in a number of different ways. Some horses improve when racing against higher-class competitors and are occasionally placed in races where they are outclassed. This happens when a horse has been in the money a number of times, but hasn´t won, or hasn´t won in a while. The horse will usually perform poorly in the higher-class race, but improve in the process. After a drop back to a more appropriate class, this horse that hasn´t done better than third in its last five races wins with energy to spare.

What makes this an interesting scenario to follow in your handicapping is that the big loss in his last race makes the horse look less promising to the casual observer. The odds in his current race are usually long, longer than the horse deserves, and under-valued horses are golden opportunities in handicapping.

Applying Your Strategy

To use this strategy successfully, select a horse that has shown some promise in his next-to-last race. This could be a third place win, a favorable comment, a change in equipment for that race with an improved finishing position; or a notation that he was forced wide, but still managed to make up ground.

The horse´s last race, the losing race, will have been a jump in class in which he performed badly. Limit your selections to horses that are working with a familiar rider and stable, and have had some success at today´s track.

Today´s race should be a drop back to a class at which the horse has been in the money, and at a distance and surface he has mastered. This will not be a long shot wager. If the odds are greater than four-to-one and there isn´t an overwhelming favorite in the race, there´s something else going on, so pass on the wager.

Observing changes in a horse´s racing pattern or a trainer´s approach can lead to a winning handicapping formula. Learning to read the story behind the facts makes thoroughbred horse racing a satisfying and sometimes lucrative pastime.

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Choisir, Takeover Target, Miss Andretti and Scenic Blast all won the prestigious King’s Stand over five furlongs.
“He’s unbeaten first-up, unbeaten at 1000m and dynamic in straight races,” Hayes said.
“I’ve never had a runner at Royal Ascot because I’ve waited until I had the right horse – I firmly believe Nicconi is the right horse.
“He’s the best sprinter I have ever trained and one of the best looking stallions to come out of Lindsay Park.”
A half-brother by Group One producing sire Bianconi to five time Group One winner Niconero, Nicconi has been brilliant from day one, winning his debut as a two year old at Sandown over 1000 metres by three lengths in a blistering 56.84 seconds.
His career to date has netted six wins and $998,450 in prizemoney with the highlight being his Group One victories in the AJC Galaxy beating G1 winners Danleigh, Gold Trail and Swiss Ace and the VRC Lightning Stakes defeating Group One winners Wanted, Starspangledbanner, Headway and Duporth.

“Blessed with an electric turn of foot, Nicconi is a very masculine thoroughbred with a powerful sprinter’s physique that is going to make him a popular addition to our roster,” said Widden Stud’s Antony Thompson.

“Widden have purchased the four year-old with some of his current owners retaining a stake in his future stud career, so there will a percentage of Nicconi to be syndicated with shares available for interested parties.”
Nicconi is a grand-son of breed-shaping sire Danzig from the Group 3 placed Scenic mare Nicola Lass, who has left four stakes-horses in Niconero, Nicconi, Recooperate and Holly Go Lightly.
He traces in tail female line to revered New Zealand matriarch Froth, whose many notable descendants include leading two year old sire General Nediym, who was a stalwart at Widden Stud before his premature death in 2009.
“As a Group One winning three year old against older company and a brilliant winner of the Group One Lightning Stakes just like General Nediym, we firmly believe Nicconi will be a more than suitable replacement. Horses with this type of speed rarely fail,” said Thompson.
Widden Stud has set his fee for next spring at $20,000 plus GST although his fee could be subject to change dependent on his performance at Royal Ascot.

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The modern horse racing system was introduced in 12th century and some advancement took place in 18th century in England. The next step was the constitution of rules, regulations and standards related to the horse racing. Then after different types of horse racing are started in different parts of the world. The noticeable about this game is that it was a part of Greek Olympics.

The various forms of horse racing are found in different countries like in America, South Africa, Australia, Korea, Japan, India, Pakistan and some European countries.

One of the most used and famous form of horse racing is Thoroughbred horse racing. In this type of racing the jockey is neatly mounted to a horse and they enter the horse racing competition. The weight of the jockey is borne by the horse.

The flat and with the jump are tow subtypes in this kind of racing. The hurdle horse racing can be played by the horses which are specially trained because it he needs to cross the obstacles on the lower level as well as the fences in between to win the race.

The second type of horse racing is harness racing. In this type the two wheeler cycles or carts are pulled by the racing horses during the game. This is called as racing with sulkies. But this is not the common type of racing. It is conducted on specific occasions. The fit and healthy horses can take part in it as they have to drag the cart and the jockey on it with them to finish the race. The weight is very heavy and needs specially trained horses.

The Horse racing is quite popular and usual in some countries. Thus big racing tracks are formed in various 33 countries. For the normal flat racing there are more than 90 racetracks in various states.

The horse racing is connected with the betting and gambling acts in some of the countries. But in some states it is strictly prohibited. Special laws are passed for the sake of stooping the betting task during the horse racing. But if it is allowed as per the laws of the particular country, then you can enter the betting activity and get gains from it.

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I’ve always had an underlying feeling that you guy’s are in some way, bad people or bordering on being downright evil (ok, I’m kidding about that). The only reason I can come up with is that my late Grandfather was a hardcore Handicapper and spent his free time (and money) at the track. Understandably, his family was upset about it and later in life when I was growing up, there was always an underlying tone of resentment toward the sport and I have always carried this feeling of Horses Racing: .

I can’t leave your sport out of my site so I asked a friend of mine who loves horse racing to assemble a list of his favorite sites for the sport. So if you’re new to online horse racing or have been at it a while, I think you’ll find these links very useful.

Las Palmas is not only a world class Sportsbook, we are also a fantastic resource for horse race betting! With nearly a decade of experience in horse wagering, Las Palmas brings you all of the wagering variety, at over 75 race tracks across The United States. Horse wagering at Las Palmas is Non-Pari-mutuel, so you can bet without negatively impacting the odds.

Las Palmas is the only online book that gives you access to ehorseX, the betting exchange. Betting exchange prices are typically 20% better than tracks odds. Contact customer service today or simply go.

Often refered to as ‘The Sport of Kings’, for centuries horses have been raced for the purpose of gambling on the result. These days it is almost exclusively Thoroughbred horses that are raced, but Quarter horse and Arabian horse events are also held.

Betting on horse races is sanctioned and regulated by governments the world over and is a significant economic activity, with large horse racing industries filling state coffers with tax dollars.

Major horse racing countries include the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan and the United Arab Emirates. Via the internet, online racebooks allow gamblers to follow and bet on nearly every race in every country.

The world’s richest horse race is the Dubai World Cup, with a prize of $6 million. In the United States, the is the most prestigious event, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.

In Great Britain they have two main types of horse racing – flat racing and National Hunt. The biggest flat races are the Royal Ascot Festival which has run since 1711, and the Epsom Derby – which is the second leg of the British Triple Crown. The biggest National Hunt race is the Grand National at Aintree, with 30 fence and hurdle obstacles making for quite a spectacle.

The southern hemisphere’s biggest race and perhaps the best horceracing carnival of all is Australia’s Melbourne Cup, held on the first Tuesday of November every year since 1861. It is known as the ‘Race that stops a Nation’ with race day being a public holiday in the city of Melbourne and over 120,000 people attending Flemington racecourse each year for the 3200m (two mile) cup. In 2007 over 700 million people from 120 countries tuned in to the live race broadcast.

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For the last twenty years there has been a great number of races going down with Fairplex Horse Racing. There is a great excitement in regards to racing, which is odd. You don’t usually hear about great things going down at the horse racing tracks, but that’s only a proliferation of negative stereotypes in film. That’s right, film has never really been to kind with horse racing and those that enjoy the greatness of thoroughbred racing.

Fairplex Horse Racing has been noted in many different sports writers, as the premiere racing world. The races not only commence with great reckless abandon, but there are other great things to do at the complexes that provide horse racing and betting. Sure you could gain a small fortune by betting on several horses and races in general. However, you could enjoy a great day there with the whole family. Yeah, that’s right, the whole family could enjoy the equestrian fun at the race tracks. Race tracks often hold special events with feature bands, musicians, and even micro brewing festivals. There are a lot of sponsorships with different companies coming in and offering helping hands to promote the races as more than just a scary notion for making money for gamblers and ill fated folks.

Fairplex Horse Racing also offers horse shows that are sure to thrill. Kids enjoy the greatness of the horses and the pageantry of showing off their skills. If you have loved ones or friends that like horses, it will be like taking a trip to the time of king Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. You can’t really get too much entertainment like that these days, because you can easily miss out on the greatest time of your life by believing stereotypical systems of belief in regards to horse racing complexes. If you’re looking for top notch betting, good overall fun, and great racing, you’re in for a great thing.

Fairplex Horse Racing offers a lot of ways to gain some money. Sure there are some risks, but overall if you make some educated choices, you can make some cash. That’s right, you can make some serious dough if you place your bets on something more than odds. A well educated round of bets can make or break your goal of making money instead of losing all your bank roll. That’s right, your bank roll needs to be huge to start things off right. However, make sure to not lose your head on a losing streak, as many different folks lose a lot of money for not knowing when to quit. Know your limits and step away from the track if things get too complicated.

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Clockers, of course, are the people who watch horses work out and then time the horses as well as making comments about the condition of the horse and the specifics of the workouts.  While racing forms do supply the workout times and some tracks or online services list the workout times for free, they do not provide the insight or attention to detail that the pros provide.

Of course, not all clockers are the same.  The best clockers, however, are well worth the money they charge because they have the ability to watch a horse work and to give a very good evaluation of the horse.  That kind of information can be used to nail some very good bets at surprisingly good odds.

Let’s face it, the condition of race horses is subject to change without notice and sometimes quite quickly.  Spotting a horse that is sitting on a monster race is very valuable.  What the past performances tell us is only history, we really need to know how the horse is now, not then.  

The problem, of course, is where to find a good clocker.  It is such a specialized skill that very few people do it well and they are often under the hire of one or two interests.  There are some services that advertise or take on clients from time to time, but the problem with them is that you may not get the best information from them unless you are the top bidder.

To defray the cost of the clocker, I recommend forming your own syndicate and sharing the costs with several other serious players.  Just make sure you get a reputable clocker and until you have checked his or her information carefully, go slow and bet lightly.  What you should make very clear to your clocker is that you are looking for insight into the horse’s fitness and more than just times alone. That kind of information is what will make your clocker a profitable tool in your handicapping arsenal.

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2000 Guineas

This is the opening Classic of the season and it is open to three year old colts and fillies. It is raced over the famous Rowley Mile at Newmarket and is a big test of speed, stamina and courage over an undulating straight course. Although it is open to fillies they very rarely run, they are normally entered for the 1000 Guineas (See below). For the colts it is also the first leg of the triple-crown; which is made up from the 2000 Guineas, the Epsom Derby and the St Leger. This year the race will be run on 2nd May, which is the opening day of the Guineas Festival.

1000 Guineas

The second Classic of the season, which is open to 3 year old thoroughbred fillies only and is also raced over Newmarket’s Rowley Mile. The race also forms the first leg of the Fillies triple-crown, which can be completed by winning this race, the Epsom Oaks and the St Leger. It is raced on the second day of the Guineas Festival, which this year will be 3rd May.

The Epsom Oaks

The third Classic is the Epsom Oaks, which like the 1000 Guineas is only open to 3 year old fillies. However this is raced on the Epsom Downs race course over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs in length. The Oaks forms the second leg of the Fillies Triple Crown and is one of the most valuable fillies only races in the world. This year it will be run on June 4th.

The Epsom Derby

The Derby is probably the most famous and prestigious race of the five English Classics and is renowned the World over. Although it is open to fillies as well as colts, it is rare for them to be entered, with the Fillies usually opting for the Epsom Oaks. Like the Oaks, it is run at Epsom Downs race course over a 1 mile 4 furlongs and forms the second leg of the colts triple crown. The race will take place this year on June 5th.

St Leger

The fifth and final Classic race of the season is the St Leger which is open to three year old colts and fillies and is raced at Doncaster race course over the longer distance of 1 mile 6 furlongs. It is a big test of stamina and often its winners stay in training for the following year. In some respects the St Leger has lost some of its importance, due mainly to its distance. The last colt to have won the Triple Crown was the great Nijinsky in 1970 and the last filly to have won the fillies version was Oh So Sharp in 1985. The St Leger takes place on 12th September.

The importance and prestige of the five classic races is underpinned by not only the prize money available to the winner of each races, all of which are well in to six figures (the prize money available for the Epsom Derby is £1.25 million) but also by the potential breeding values of the winning horses. Any horse that wins any of the classics will automatically increase in value at stud in the hope that they pass their winning genes on to future progeny.

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THEY could not have asked for a better year. Record crowds, two massive Saturday meetings, and the world’s best racehorse Sea The Stars capping the campaign with a fabulous Juddmonte International victory.

That’s the focus for the team at York Racecourse as they begin to gear up for their 17-day season on Knavesmire, which starts on May 12 with the three-day Dante Festival.

With Royal Ascot at York, the St Leger Festival and a four-day  York Ebor Festival in the bank over the past half-dozen years, the feeling of “looking to go one better” is hardly new.

And, if anything, they relish the challenge.

“You always have to keep moving forward,” says James Brennan, York’s head of marketing and sponsorship. “2009 was a fantastic season, particularly coming after the disappointments of 2008.

“It was fantastic to see the trackwork project up and running and meet with approval from so many better judges than me. It was fantastic to see the world’s best racehorse Sea The Stars – the crowd really welcomed him back as a true champion, not just a winning favourite.

“It’s important to us that people come and support us and we are grateful for that because it all gets reinvested back into racing at York whether it is boosting prize money or capping attendance fees. It can only come on the back of people’s support and we are conscious of the need to keep earning that.”

The off-season saw York picking up gong after gong. They were hailed by the Racegoers Club, named the country’s top Flat course by the Racehorse Owners’ Association and their groundstaff were also praised with an industry award.

This year, the four-day Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival, running from Tuesday, August 17 to Friday, August 20, remains the ace in York’s pack, with the Juddmonte International, totesport Ebor, Darley Yorkshire Oaks and Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes the feature contests.

World Cup action should be a highlight of the 40th Charity Day, on Saturday, June 12, with England kicking off their challenge for the trophy against the USA following a meeting which has raised more than £4.7 million for cancer charities. Brennan reckons there is much to look forward to.

“It will be great to be coming back racing,” he added. “We are looking forward to seeing Madness perform. There’s always a buzz going into the season and you will start hearing talk about the St Nicholas Abbeys and the other horses that are set to come and run in May and will come back to us again in August.

“The experience of 2009 for most of the 80,000 people who attended the first four-day Ebor Festival was a positive one and we will come on for the run, as they say.

“You wouldn’t work at a racecourse without looking forward to the season. Every year, we have had some different things to do. It’s a great industry to be involved in on racedays.

“There is a real pride when the alarm clock goes off, you come in and the place is waking up. By the time racegoers and horses arrive it is a buzz. We will make sure we are ready.”

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Newmarket was the venue for the first horse racing meetings in Britain, and horse races became a professional sport and the subsequent legal betting and racecourses quickly followed, with Ascot being founded in 1711 by Queen Anne.

The Jockey Club was formed to oversee and control English horse racing, making horse racing the first regulated sport in the UK. The Jockey Club wrote a comprehensive set of rules for horse racing and sanctioned racecourses to adhere to them. Five races were designated as “classics”: ‘The 2000 Guineas’, ‘The Epsom Derby’ and ‘The St Ledger’ which together make up ‘The Triple Crown’, and the ’1,000 Guineas’ and the ‘Epsom Oaks’ open to fillies only.

In order to regulate the breeding of race horses, the Jockey Club formed the General Stud Book which lists all Thoroughbred horses who were to be allowed race in this country professionally.

Millions of people began to watch horseracing with the technological advances of the 19th century, with a marked increase in betting and media coverage. Interest continued to escalate with the introduction of television, and was compounded by the opening of the first betting shops in the early 1960s.

Organised steeplechase racing developed from the English and Irish past-time of foxhunting – rough cross-country races known as “pounding races”, in which the winner was simply the one who out-lasted other riders. At the end of the 1700s, racers agreed on the end-point for a cross-country race ? more often than not, a church steeple. The prizes back in those days tended to be money and alcohol! The word “steeplechase” appeared officially for the first time in the Irish Racing Calendar in 1807.

Two of the most famous steeplechase races in the world are the Grand National which started in 1839 and is run at Aintree in Liverpool, and the Irish Grand National, held every year over the Easter weekend at the Fairyhouse Racecourse in County Meath, Ireland. The Irish Grand National has a prize fund of ?250,000 and runs over 3 miles, 5 furlongs, and includes 23 fences. An added bonus goes to any UK trained winner who takes the Irish Grand National after having also won the Cheltenham Festival Chase. So all very exciting stuff!

Today, online horse race betting continues to draw new audiences to the sport of horse racing ? why don’t you get involved for the Easter weekend festivities?

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Blinkers On Racing Stable is composed of a team of experts in the field that are always ready to help get you started in experiencing the thrills of a horse racing partnership. Blinkers On Racing Stable was founded by Scott Sherwood, an entrepreneur that previously operated a multi-million dollar retail sporting goods company. Sherwood’s 25 years of experience in retail is accompanied by the horse racing expertise of Greg Gilchrist, the thoroughbred buyer and trainers Mike Puype and Terry Knight. Gilchrist holds the responsibility of selecting the finest horses available through seasonal auctions, bringing you candidates for your horse racing partnership after carefully assessing each athlete himself. Gilchrist hosts a resume that includes over 1,500 wins and over thirty years of experience in starting more than 6,500 horses.

At Blinkers On Racing Stable, we combine business knowhow with experience in horse racing to give you the industry’s premier choice in horse racing partnerships. We sell a percentage of interest in each of the thoroughbreds in our stable and from that point on you pay your pro rata share of horse related expenses that covers essential expenses like blacksmiths, veterinary bills, legal fees and insurance. Blinkers On gives our partners methods of profit like purse earnings [that are based on performance] or through the sale of a successful horse to interested buyers. Every thoroughbred is completely conditioned for competition by our trainers and balances the animal’s welfare with the kind of preparation it needs to excel. For complete details on our horse racing partnerships model, visit www.BlinkersOn.com.

Stop by the official Blinkers On Racing Stables website to learn more about our company and the horse racing partnerships available for you to participate in. We’ve provided complete details on the structuring of our horse racing partnerships as well as information on the background of our business, its previous successes in the industry and helpful links that give you a good representation of the racing world. The Blinkers On webpage also lets you take a look at what goes into raising a thoroughbred and preparing it for the track through behind the scenes workout videos and more.

With Blinkers On Racing Stable, you can enjoy horse racing partnerships that give you the excitement of competition without worrying about the daily work, complex details and strategies that go into raising and racing a successful athlete. We’re excited to help you get involved with this exciting sport today and look forward to hearing from you soon.

For more information on Blinkers On Racing Stable or to sign up for one of our horse racing partnerships today, visit BlinkersOn.

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The term “hunter” is used to describe a type of horse or pony that would be suitable to take hunting, or has taken part in a hunt.

 A hunter type horse or pony can vary in size, type, colour and breed. Often hunter types are categorised as light, medium and heavy weight horses, also as a ladies or a gentleman’s hunter, the former being a lighter weight smaller horse the latter a heavier weight, larger horse.  

A hunter type horse or pony must have a number of qualities, a well mannered horse that is good to handle and an uncomplicated ride, a horse that is happy to be ridden out alone or in company, to go first or last and that is good with traffic. Many hunter type horses are used to compete in cross country competitions, hunter trails, and take part in riding club or pony club activities.

The hunter must be a responsive ride as the horse or pony will be faced with many open fields, the hunter must be a good bold jumper as when out on the field there may be many large solid obstacles to tackle such as stone walls, five bar gates, ditches and hurdles. A hunter must be a strong horse and have good stamina as the hunt can go on for hours.

Popular hunter types

There are many Hunter Horses for Sale on Horsewizard website. Many hunter type horses are Irish draught and Thoroughbred cross breeds also known as the Irish sport horse. The Irish draught has strength, good bone, is a superb jumper and is calm and has an unflappable nature, essential for the hunting field. Thoroughbred horses have excellent strength and stamina and posses speed and a an excellent jumping form, all these qualities make a fantastic hunter.

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Newmarket is the home of the British Jockey Club, remains the headquarters of many national and international racing organisations. Newmarket thrived because of its marketplace and a profitable trade in accommodating travellers and so it continued for centuries, until King James I “discovered” its Heath in February 1604 as a fantastic leisure venue for his court and Newmarket’s sporting relations began.

Newmarket is well served for trouble-free transport links to the remainder of East Anglia: the A14 takes you in about 20 minutes to Cambridge in the west, where you can benefit from the delights of the ancient University Town. Newmarket racing is ingrained in Suffolk history and is alive and kicking turf today as one of the most exciting racecourses in the UK. Newmarket early in the morning is a strange place, busy with the activities of hundreds of centaur-like figures, nonchalant but serious, as though unaware of the danger and absurdity of answering rich men’s whims by teaching racehorses to run faster.

Charles II’s involvement from the mid 17th century secured Newmarket’s future at the heart of British racing. The local history of Newmarket is inextricably tied up with the history of horseracing. The historic centre of English racing is today home to the world renowned Newmarket racecourse, the National Stud and the National Horse Racing Museum.

Racing

Newmarket is on the up and up, boasting world class racing and facilities and the strikingly picturesque July Course offering its own exclusive brand of entertainment over the summer months.

Bronze Age barrows, showing proof of early activity, were dotted across Newmarket Heath until the 19th century when they were removed to make better conditions for horse racing. The Rowley Mile hosts racing of the highest calibre during the Spring and Autumn, including two of Britain’s five Classic races in early May: the 1000 and 2000 Guineas.

Racehorses

Of course, no visit to Newmarket is complete without visiting sites associated with its rich sporting heritage as the historic home of horse racing. You can visit the world prominent National Stud, take in a tour of the National Horse Racing Museum, and even arrange a tour of the town’s training facilities and gallops. The town has a exclusive environment consisting of the world’s most extensive training grounds (situated on the world’s largest expanse of tended grassland), over 2500 racehorses, some 70+ licensed trainers and more than 60 stud farms where the racehorses of the future are bred.

Course

The Rowley Mile racecourse sports a brand new grandstand which is a great feature of this lovely racetrack. The distinctive thing about teh Rowley mile course is that it is a straight track and has a large dip about two and a half furlongs out which can catch out three year olds, as you need to have a exceedingly well balanced horse to keep up an even tempo going into the dip and then have the endurance to come back up the dip to finish out the race. In the autumn the Rowley Course stages two further outstanding meetings in the Cambridgeshire and Champions’ Day race days.

Have a fantastic day out at Newmarket racing.

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One of the most popular areas of collecting in this field are paintings and prints. There are some really high quality limited edition prints of the better known horse such as Sea the Stars, Kauto Star and Desert Orchid. You can even commission an artist to paint a picture of a specific horse which would make a great gift for the horses owner. For those of us with more modest means a signed Limited Edition print can be purchased for around £100 ($160). A print signed not only by the artist but the jockey and trainer would cost quite a bit more.

Ceramic models of horses can range in price from a few pounds up to several hundred and just like prints there many being produced as limited editions. These are often described as the “antiques of the future” and as a long term investment they may prove to be just that. IN addition to ceramics horse figures are produced in a variety of materials including wood, pewter and silver.

Another group of gifts that many horse race lovers would appreciate are books. These come in many forms, biographies of leading figures in the sport, Form books and guides as well as general interest and reference books on the subject.

There are also plenty of jewellery items on the market with a horse racing theme. Items such as broaches, pendants and cuff links are a popular choice. The cost of these will depend upon the material they are made from and the workmanship but there are products to suit all pockets in the jewellery range.

There are two more gifts which may be more expensive than some but would really be appreciated by a horse race lover. The first is membership to a race horse syndicate. This is where each member of the syndicate has a share in a race horse and it makes ownership possible for many who might otherwise not be able to afford it. A second option that is becoming more and more popular is to sponsor a horse race in some ones name. This usually comes in a package which also includes entrance and special treatment at the course. The person whom the race is named after also gets the opportunity to judge the best turn out horse. It can make for a really great day out for any horse race fan.

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