Lead changes

QuestionWhen watching a race how can you tell when a horse switches leads. Answerhi-- when a horse breaks from the gate they are usually on the right lead

How to become a trainer

QuestionHello, I was wondering if you could tell me how to become a licensed trainer. I live in DE and have worked with horses for the better part of my l

Sire & Dam history

QuestionI once owned a Thoroughbred by the name of Roman Tar.  HIs sire was named Tarjoman and his Dam was named Roman Model.  After selling my b

head numbers

QuestionA race was declared a non-wagering event due to a discrepancy regarding head numbers in the track program and the DRF. what does that mean?27 Ans

stud colts

Questioni recently purchased stud colt. trainer already wants to geld. i told him i would like to see what he does at track. trainer states hard to get goo

what is the difference in racing performance

QuestionDear Sir, My question is; What is the difference in a racing performance in between two different thoroughbred? for instance they are in the same p

giving a change to racehorses

Questionhello sir. is giving a change racehorses good. i mean, taking them out of the racecourse, walking them in the public with safety a good idea for st

hoof spreading

Questionhello sir, back tracing your previous answers on using aluminium or steel shoes in racing, this was your answer: HI ALUMINUM SHOES ARE USED FOR LIG

balance in TB confirmation

Questionhello sir, why balance is very important in thoroughbred confirmation??? A horse with a short neck and normal back has what problems and a horse wi

groom at track

QuestionIve been in horse racing all my life. Starting with my parents training,breeding,and owning them. To myself breeding,training,endurance racing my o

Old race horse

QuestionQUESTION: I got my grandchild a gelging, sorrel name on paper got enough go..name now crawford.  born 3-8-87  sixisenough & go my go ..pa

Getting started

QuestionHello Ed Hess. I want to become a jockey after high school and I dont know where to start. I do plan on getting into barrel racing to get more expe

Track Variants

QuestionHi Jim. When constructing a track variant would there be much difference in using the overall median time for say 8 furlongs, as opposed to the med

how to determine if a horse gos up or down in class

Questionsome racing forms show arrows if they are moving up or down in a race ,what do i do when they do not show them? Answer Hi Joe: Thanks for your qu

Perennial Favorite

QuestionLooking for this mare....please if you can find out any information we would be grateful...her last trainer Michael Hewitt...will not answer phone

Building up a horse pre-race

QuestionHello, I train a few horse both thoroughbreds and quarter horses and I was wondering after my horses are fit and has the propers works and speed t

terminology checking

Questionwhat does it mean when they say derby racer Ice Box was checked three time? AnswerChecking a horse means that a rider had to sharply pull back on

Downloadable Horse Sires

QuestionDo you know if there is a place or a service that allows you to download a horses pedigree in an excel format or a format that can be imported into

Horse Racing...Cruelty?

QuestionHello, My name is Jenna and I am in eighth grade. I抦 doing a research project for my English class; we got to pick our topic. Mine is, 揑s horse r

i want to become a owner

Questionhow do i get a claim license  i love horse race i live in florida and would love to claim a horse Answer Hi Celestino: Thanks for your quest