Generally speaking, a horse race is a competition between two or more horses, ridden by jockeys. In most instances, the jockeys are riding the horses over a pre-determined distance.
WASHY
Amongst a sea of baffling horse tracks and equine athletes, the washy horse is the crown prince of the pack. Having said that, the nebulous equine horsy will certainly test the patience of even the most seasoned of equine connoisseur. With a little tlc and a few keystrokes, the washy horse can be transformed into the equine star of the show. Of course, there are a few more exciting tame that can be found in the surrounding environs. On a good day, the washy horse can be found in a state of the art pasture with a plethora of mates. If that’s the case, the best bets are a safe bet for the first couple weeks of the year.
WEANLING
Purchasing a weanling is the first step in the racehorse buying process. Buying a horse depends on your goals, budget and passions. Buying a weanling is an investment and you want to make a wise decision.
There are several ways to wean a young horse. It is important to treat each horse individually. It is also advisable to feed a high quality diet after weaning. The main goal is to promote optimal growth in a young horse.
Weaning methods vary according to the breeding farm, number of foals, temperament of the mare and foal and facilities. Many studies have been performed on short-term behavioral and physiological responses to weaning methods.
WINDED
Keeping a horse fit and healthy can be an expensive proposition. A number of horses retire from the racecourses armed with prescription drugs and inoculations. The horse-health industry is estimated to cost the UK taxpayer over £12 billion a year. Despite the cost, some owners and breeders are still willing to take the plunge.
The British Horseracing Authority has been a leading light in horse-health reforms for the past few decades. As well as regulating the sport, the BHA is responsible for ensuring the horse racing industry does not stray from the straight and narrow. The BHA is confident that it will be able to detect any major breaches of its rules.
BEARING IN (or OUT)
During a horse race, the phrase Bearing In (Out) is often used to describe the condition of a horse. Bearing In (Out) occurs when a horse cannot complete a race, either because of injury or fatigue. Injuries such as a spravin or bog spavin, swelling, or a ruptured blood vessel can cause a horse to be unable to complete a race.
When a horse is not able to complete a race, it is classified as a hung horse. Hung horses cannot make up distance on the winner. The reason a horse is hung is often due to injury, a bad step away from the starting gate, or fatigue.
TRIFECTA (or TRIPLE)
TRIFECTA (or TRIPLE) horse race betting is a wagering scheme in which a punter selects the top three finishers in a race. It’s a bit more difficult than other horse race betting since it involves identifying which horse will win in a given position and then placing a bet accordingly.
Trifecta betting comes in a variety of forms. The simplest is the straight trifecta. It pays $1 for a correct selection, and can be used as a winning horse bet in its own right.
The “Melt the Ice” trifecta is also an interesting bet. It’s the cheapest, but it’s not the cheapest. It’s also one of the more difficult to win.
CHART
Keeping track of the results of a horse race will give you a leg up on the betting public. You’ll also be able to get a sense of the speed of the horses. This information can help you to decide whether or not to risk a little money on a certain horse.
There are many different ways to measure speed. A chart will show you the internal fractions of a race and give you an idea of how fast a horse can actually go. There are a variety of charts, and you should be careful to choose one that includes the most relevant data.
You might be surprised to learn that the same horse that ran well in a race the previous year can also run well in the next race. This is because a horse’s form cycle tells you when to expect it to first start after a long layoff.