Pounds in horse racing

QuestionI am reading a book about Seabiscuit and I am really enjoying the book. I know very little about horse racing. My question is: what do pounds have

equine question

QuestionHi, I am currently doing a research project, and I need some answers from experts. Thank you if you are able to answer my question. Which conditio

equine question...racetrack conditions

QuestionHi again. Thank you so much for helping me with the previous question. I am sorry to bother you again, but I have another inquiry to make. What i

what percentage do jocks and trainers get?

QuestionHello, Mr. Hess, I have always wondered how jockeys and trainers were paid. Is it percentage based or set fees. I have always loved horses, betting

lasix and hydration

Questioncurious to the effects of lasix and dehydration of the race horse. how to combat this issue? does reducing the amount of lasix help in keeeping the

AverageThoroughbred times for diffrent distances

QuestionI am a beginner owner. And I would like to know what average times to expect for a horse for diffrent distances on a fast track. 6f, 6.5f, 1mile, e

Heart Rate

QuestionI am Training a three year old that was claimed when do i use the HR 140, 160, 180, 200, 220, could you explain without having injuries.thanks, Joe

horse racing odds

Questionhow do you read and understand horse racing odds? AnswerBRIAN.......IN THE TRACK PROGRAM ARE THE PROBABLE ODDS .THESE ARE THE ODDS BEFORE RACETIME

french horse racing

QuestionHi ,do you know the name of the horse racing they do in france that the jockey sits behind the horse in a two wheeled cart? thanks steve AnswerSO

how much does a jockey haft...

Questionhow much does a jockey haft to weigh? AnswerHi Peter,         Jockeys usually weigh between about 42kg a

Horse Racing and Zebras

QuestionHello, Hope you can help me.   Just wondering if it is legal for Zebras and their hybrids (even with a horse hybrid) is allowed to run in

SEE HORSE

QuestionBefore a race, there will be a parade of the horses without and with jockey onboard for the race goers to view the field.  All things being eq

Song Title

QuestionWhat is the song title for the Call to the Post used in horse racing to bring the horses out on the track? I would like to use that as my primary r

what is a stretch of grass called which racehorses are exercised.

Question   AnswerHi Mark,       Race horses are usually trained on a race course or race track. There are many differen

Can you break the track

QuestionA friend told me that if a trifecta of three long shots came through, the track would be bankrupt. This seemed unlikely to me. I knew that, with r

Rate O Slide

QuestionMichael: I HAVE A SLIDE RULE THAT I USE I BROUGHT IT UP TO DATE AND I USE IT ON MY RACING PROGRAM THE ORIGINAL WAS CALLED RATE O SLIDE BY SARGE COL

New to OTB

QuestionWe just got an OTB center near us.  Ive been twice and had a lot of fun, though not much luck w/ my bets.  Im still learning to read the

Handicapping system

QuestionHi Mike, I like the horses but prefer the dogs. Why? Less variables. I cant seem to weigh all the variables properly with the horses. If you have a

Training horses

QuestionI want to be a flat horseracing trainer. Where can i study? Who can help me? Do you know if there are courses about? Could I begin with some classe

Dreamer-The Movie

QuestionI saw Dreamer last night with Kurt Russell.  During the movie they mention a horse that came back from a major leg injury-like movie plot, and