warming upto starting gates

Questionhello sir, may i know Why do horses need a warm up upto starting gates during the race? AnswerHi Rohit: Just as is with human athletes, horses mu

trotting in reverse sand track

Question trotting in reverse sa Hello sir, we have a 5 furlongs reverse sand track which is meant for trots and free canters, so sir, upto how many laps sh

4 year old Quarter Horse- Open Knees

QuestionI recently bought a 4 yr old quarter horse that was only raced six times. He was ranch broke when I bought him. He is short coupled but tall.  

tongue strap for breathing problem

Questionhello sir, once i posted you a question regarding training a horse with breathing problem. you said that you would be using a tongue strap for a ho

Tip sheets

QuestionWhat is your Oaklawn Park tip sheet called? Have you sold it there in the past or will 2010 be the first year? Can I obtain it via e-mail or over t

FOOD

Questionis a racehorse on 14% food compared to 12 or 10 more prone to be excitable and maybe be more anxious were he may not want to train and go sour Ans

race writing

QuestionQUESTION: The Jan 9th condition book lists 9 races & 3 subs. The races actually published in the DRF do not all match. How does this happen?  

gentleman jockey and journeyman jockey

Questionhello sir, i would like to know who is a gentleman jockey and journeyman jockey???? AnswerHI A GENTLEMAN JOCKEY IS A JOCKEY THAT WOULD RIDE AT HUN

distance training

Questionwhen training for a distance race like 1 1/16 vs a 6f race do you train differently. currently Ive been galloping a Philly 3 to 4 days about 1 1/2

blood counts

Questionon your site you state the importance of blood counts to establish peak performance. Ive heard of this before.i googled blood counts for horses and

Track jobs

Questionhi ed, i have a question about becoming an exercise rider. this summer id like to get a job at a track walking hots, and mucking stalls ( it would

jockey dropping his hands

QuestionQUESTION: hello madam, why a jockey is fined for dropping his hands before passing the finish line though on a beaten horse??? ANSWER: Hi Gopal,

joining stables

Questionhello sir, im really sorry to say and hurt you like this, we indians are getting killed in your country, its not safe for us to come to your countr

Choosing a Weanling

QuestionBramshaw/Arch of CapriHi, We are about to enter the world of horse-racing for the first time. We are horsey people who would like to buy and rear a wean

seat hack

Questionhello sir, may i know what is seat hack in horse racing terms?? Answer Hi Gopal: Thanks for your question - I have never heard the term seat hack

How to judge a horses walk

QuestionHi Jim Recently I have received advice on how to choose a young thoroughbred. An athletic build and a good walk, both toward and away from you is d

Judging a Horses Walk

Question 9 wk old colt foal Recently I have received advice on how to choose a young thoroughbred. An athletic build and a good walk, both toward and away

Chooseing races

QuestionI have very much all around racehorse (1400m-2200m).Last season he was a bit tired at the end, ending season with longer races. He is very big and

thoroughbreds with short tail

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir. do thoroughbreds have short tail?? why like that??? can you please post me a short tailed TB??? ANSWER: hi  thoroughbred

checking gums daily

Questionhello sir, why to check the horse gums??? may i know how many times a day to check the horse gums??? why it is very important for a trainer??? Ans