Horse tying up

QuestionMy horse is tying up continually, is there any medication I can give to prevent this? I live in the UK. AnswerHi Colin,     &

Layup

QuestionIn January I took my filly to a farm for layup hoping to bring her back after 90 days rest (12 races in 12 months). Now 90 days later she looks te

Best Advice for Beginners

QuestionHi, I would like to know what is your best advice for someone just starting to get into horse racing. AnswerElyssa, The absolute best advice that

How to Buy a Race Horse

QuestionHi, Can you give advice on what a beginner should look for when buying a race horse? Answerhi  you need to take someone with you that knows h

feeding a hyper thoroughbred

QuestionI purchased a throughbred/QH in November and she is very hyper.  I need to know what not to feed her and the best diet for her.  She is a

Speed Ratings

QuestionWhat is the difference in speed ratings between Nad Al Sheba (UAE) and American tracks specifically Churchill Downs? AnswerHi John,   &

purse

QuestionHow is the purse of a race funded? I believe the purse used to be a stakes fee that each owner paid to enter the race, but these days the amounts a

Betting Field Horses in the Derby

QuestionI attended the KY Derby 16 years ago and distinctly remember that we placed a bet on a field horse to show.  Are the horses with the highest o

how to get enrolled being a jockey

Questionim 411 weigh about 120lbs and im 31 years old.my grandpa was a jockey and on the old magazine he was on it ,i dont know if its to late but i would

Whip rules in the Kentucky Derby

QuestionKent Desormeaux said that he harnessed the speed of Hold Me Back in his previous races and that he was going to use its speed early in the Derby. &

Track conditions and Dunkirk

QuestionTodd Pletcher said that Dunkirk trained well over the sloppy Churchill Downs track and that if the track was good or muddy they would be in trouble

swimming

QuestionDoes 1 minute of swimming equal to 1 mile of galloping? Answerhi -- well ,i have swam horses in between races to keep their wind in good condition

filly race horse

Questionfrom Texas: Do they sew the vagina lips prior to a race? AnswerHi Joe,           A most unusua

Starting Out

QuestionHi Don, How many months does it take to train a horse to compete on the track and what age do you start them at? Thanks for your time. AnswerHi

Where to find a good broodmare

QuestionHello, I was wondering where is a good place to find a good mare that had a decent career at the track? all I seem to find are rescues. Do i have t

Tattoos

QuestionMy wife recently acquired a retired race horse from a horse rescue organization. She got all the paperwork. The physical description matches exactl

NYRA

Questionwhats the process for nyra to add more exotic bets to their menu?? 50 cent pick 5 etc...thank you AnswerHi George: First of all, thanks for your

english racehorses

Questionhi don,can you give me any information on two racehorses in england in the 1970s. MY SWANEE,BIRDBROOK.thanks ron AnswerHi Ron,    

Track speeds

QuestionI would like to find a chart that shows the average track times at different tracks.  For example, what is the average winning time for a 6F r

Thoroughbred racing

QuestionCan only thoroughbreds run in races and why did people not want a filly to run in the Belmont stakes. Do only males have the right to runin certain