Derby and 2,000 Guineas winner Sea The Stars is among 24 horses left in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday.
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Please let me know what you guys think about horse racing. This includes the whole experience, from gambling to watching the race.

i don’t like the gambling, the horse race is alright, mainly only good in the Kentucky Derby when you are really rooting for a horse to get the triple crown

York Racecourse will have a £1.5m revamp of one of its main stands during the winter.
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Rip Van Winkle is one of just four runners in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday after the withdrawal of stablemate Mastercraftsman.
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A vigil for one of the jockeys killed in an apparent arson attack is being held at a North Yorkshire church ahead of a funeral service.
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Big Fan

I’m a big fan of Chris Cooper. He’s the American character actor who played Tom Smith in the movie Seabiscuit. I thought it was a brilliant performance  that managed to capture the quiet and introspective nature of this humble horseman who trained Seabiscuit to be a thoroughbred champion; that became a national hero to millions of depression weary Americans in the 1930’s. I somehow identified with him because he was a man of few words and deep experience, and very holistic in his approach to animal health and wellbeing. So being inspired by the movie somewhat I went out and bought the book.

Now here’s the thing. I read the book Seabiscuit,  An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand, and was not only swept off my feet by this epic tale, but I also was surprised to learn that Tom Smith worked entirely with herbal and natural remedies to cure and support the finest racehorse in the world. Can you imagine how that might sound today?

Throughout the 339 pages of the narrative, there are dozens of examples of how Tom treated Seabiscuit’s track injuries; calling in the vet only when it was absolutely necessary in which X-Ray’s had to be taken to reveal a sliver fracture in a foreleg after a race.

From what I can deduce, Smith made sure Seabiscuit’s feed was rich in calcium and he used homemade liniment on his legs, which was a herbal concoction that he made himself  that I think was mostly composed of  eucalyptus or peppermint and stimulating herbs such as cayenne and possibly ginger — mixed together with essential oils and married to a rubbing or grain alcohol as a base. But whatever the true mix he used, and its secret is now lost forever, Tom Smith the lone horseman from the western plains was a holistic healer far ahead of his time. A true horse whisperer.

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what is the purpose fo the pony that accompanies the racing horse to the starting gate?

They use them to help keep the race horses calm. Some of the race horses are extremely difficult to hold back so when they are making their warm up approach to the starting gate they will actually run away with the jockey. If they are being led by another rider on another horse, the race horse doesnt get the chance to run away before the race begins. (If the horse ran away, the horse would do poorly in the race)

Follow the latest news from the BBC’s horse racing correspondent (external site)
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Frankie Dettori claims his first victory in the prestigious Ayr Gold Cup on the 14-1 chance Jimmy Styles.
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The funeral for one of the jockeys killed in an apparent arson attack is being held at a North Yorkshire church.
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Cornelius Lysaght says ex-champion jockey Richard Dunwoody should be feared in Strictly Come Dancing
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HEYY! does anybody know where or how to find a horse race there everywhere but i dont know where or how to find them? CAN SOMEBODY PLEEEAAASSSEEE HEEEELPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!! help please!!

http://www.ntra.com/tracks.aspx

That’s a link to an NTRA page… it has a map of the US and you can click on which state you live in and see what tracks are around. Not all tracks run all year long, but the ntra page should tell you if there’s races now and should give you a link to the track’s website.

Epsom Derby winner Sea The Stars shows his class once again as he strides to victory in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.
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Aidan O’Brien withdraws ante-post favourite Age of Aquarius from Saturday’s St Leger at Doncaster.
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One hears of new betting systems everyday, of which most require a big payment up front or simply, over time, do not work.

The system I have recently tried actually works and rather than sell the idea felt it would be nicer just to pass it on. I made £400 in one week and providing you stick to the system it will always work. I started with £100 as it is easier to work out the percentages when it comes down to the maths.

You will need a bookmaker nearby, or have access to the internet for an online bookmaker. Ladbrokes is a good example.

If you have the internet then add this page to your favourites. The name of this horse racing tipster is Rob Wright and he is the absolute best when it comes to picking horses, he will be providing us our tips. If you do not have internet then you may wish to buy The Times which is actually a great read anyway.

You will notice how he chooses 1 horse per race. With the £100 you have, you are going to use the 5% system. This means on each race you bet 5% of your total which starts at £100.

For example. Race 1 Horse 1 you will bet a total of 5% but NOT to win. You will bet 5% each way every time. So for race 1 horse 1 it will be £2.50 each way.

If the horse comes in each way (we will say £110 to make things easier) you then bet on the next horse using 5% of £110 and so on. If the horse gets nowhere you will have £95 as a total. You then bet 5% of £95 ie £4.75 which is £2.37 each way on the next horse that Mr Rob Wright has tipped. If you stick to this exact system and do not stray from it, then you will have to lose 100 races IN A ROW before you end up with nothing! That is if it doesn’t finish in the top 3 and sometime top 4 places 100 times in a row. Which is pretty impossible.

The trickiest part for most is the maths as you don’t really know what you have won until the bookies pay out, sometime meaning you have to work it out yourself quickly for the next race. I found the best way was to back all of Mr Wrights tips one after the other, you have to be quick but it’s worth it. If you find that one of his tips is a non runner, then leave the race alone and wait for the next one. Mr Wright gets more right than he does wrong so you will make money if you stick to the system.

For those wanting a bit more risk you can try 10% on each race meaning you would have to lose 50 races in a row to end up with nothing. I usually have a 10% on Rob Wrights Nap which on most occasions does come in.

The best online bookmakers are pretty quick at paying out your winnings although we found Ladbrokes to be the best with regards to time taken to show your winnings although we have not tried all of them. If you give this a try then please do comment on this.

Racing is set to return to Great Leighs after a consortium of local businessmen agree to buy it.
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From the moment that the first horse leaves the gate, until the very last one has crossed the finish line, a thoroughbred race is fun and exciting. Equally as exciting, is being able to wager on a winning horse. It is the stuff that dreams are truly made of.

Some people bet on hunches or just use pure luck. Perhaps a horse’s name is that of your great-uncle or sparks a childhood memory; those are the horses you have to bet on, no matter what the odds.

There are factors, however, that can and will determine the winner of a horse race. The horse’s overall health, its recent standings or turf condition at the track can all play a role in whether or not a horse will win. Serious handicappers may put big money on simple bets based on these factors, but most veterans will opt for intermediate or advanced betting, using exactas, quinellas and superfectas. The following, is a guide to the different types of bets offered at a horse race.  Once you learn how some of the following bets work, who knows? You could be wagering along side the very best and it may just pay off.
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Simple Bets

Win — This is the easiest and most common bet to make. When you put money on a horse to win, the horse must come in first in order for you to collect a prize. The money you collect will be based on the odds issued for your horse at post time.

Sample bet: Once the race has ended, the track’s tote board will display the value of winning tickets relative to a $2 wager. For example the board may look like this:

Horse    Win    Place    Show
1st    7     9.00    5.00    3.60
2nd    2        4.00    3.00
3rd    4            3.40

If you put $1 to win on a horse #7, you would collect $4.50.

Place – Another easy, common bet, putting money on a horse to place will result in a win if your horse comes in either first or second. Remember if your horse comes in first, you will only collect on the place payout.

Sample bet: Once the race has ended, the track’s tote board will display the value of winning tickets relative to a $2 wager. For example the board may look like this:

Horse    Win    Place    Show
1st    7     9.00    5.00    3.60
2nd    2        4.00    3.00
3rd    4            3.40

If you put $2 to place on a horse #7, you would collect $5.00.  If you put $1 to place on a horse #2, you would collect $2.00.

Show – Like win and place bets, show is an easy and safe bet, but often yields a low payout. Putting money on a horse to show will result in a winning ticket if your horse comes in either first, second or third. Again, if your horse comes in first or second, you will only collect on the show payout.

Sample bet: Once the race has ended, the track’s tote board will display the value of winning tickets relative to a $2 wager. For example the board may look like this:

Horse    Win    Place    Show
1st    7     9.00    5.00    3.60
2nd    2        4.00    3.00
3rd    4            3.40

If you put $1 to show on a horse #2, you would collect $1.50.  If you put $2 to show on a horse #4, you would collect $3.40.

Combination (win, place and/or show): It is always fun to play a combination of win, place and show bets. While these bets will yield a higher payout, they will often cost more money.

Sample bet: Once the race has ended, the track’s tote board will display the value of winning tickets relative to a $2 wager. For example the board may look like this:

Horse    Win    Place    Show
1st    7     9.00    5.00    3.60
2nd    2        4.00    3.00
3rd    4            3.40

If you put $2 to win and place on horse #7 (the cost of the bet would be $4 or $2 per post), you would collect $14 ($9 + $5).  If you put $6 to win, place and show on a horse #2 (the cost of the bet would be $18 or $6 per post), you would collect $21 ($4(3) + $3(3)).

Intermediate Bets

Exacta (also called a Perfecta) – When playing an exacta, you bet on which horses will come in first and second in a particular race. This, of course, is riskier than a straight bet because if your horses do not finish first and second, in the order you chose, you lose the bet. For example, if you play and exacta #7, #5 and the #5 horse wins and the #7 comes in second, you lose the bet. A good way to test the waters with an exacta is to pair it up with a straight bet. Here’s an example:

Sample bet: Once the race has ended, the track’s tote board will display the value of winning tickets relative to a $2 wager. For example the board may look like this:

Horse    Win    Place    Show
1st    7     9.00    5.00    3.60
2nd    2        4.00    3.00
3rd    4            3.40

Exacta pays: 36.40

If you put $2 to win and place on horse #7 (the cost of the bet would be $4 or $2 per post), you would collect $14 ($9 + $5). If you played a $2 exacta (total bet cost $2) on #7 and #2, you would collect $36.40, for a total of $50.40. The total cost of your bet was $6.

By pairing up the exacta with a straight bet, your odds of winning are higher. You may have faith enough to put $2 on the #7 to win and place, but you may not be as confident about the #2 horse. Pair it up in an exacta and the result could pay off.

Quinella – When playing a quinella, like the exacta, you bet on which horses will come in first and second in a particular race. However, it does not matter which of your two horses finishes first. This is a safer bet than the straight exacta, but costs more money.

Sample bet: Once the race has ended, the track’s tote board will display the value of winning tickets relative to a $2 wager. For example the board may look like this:

Horse    Win    Place    Show
1st    7     9.00    5.00    3.60
2nd    2        4.00    3.00
3rd    4            3.40

Exacta pays: 36.40

If you put a $2 quinella on the #2 and #7 (the cost of the bet would be $4), you would collect $36.40 regardless of whether the #7 or #2 came in first, as long as they both finish in the top two.

Quinella Box (Exacta Box or Perfecta Box) – With this bet you can also play more than two horses. As long as any of your horses finish first and second in a particular race, you win the bet. However, the more horses you play, the more expensive the bet. For example, A $2 box of three horses would be (3 x 2 x 2) = $12. A $2 box of four horses would be (4 x 3 x 2) = $24.

Sample bet: Once the race has ended, the track’s tote board will display the value of winning tickets relative to a $2 wager. For example the board may look like this:

Horse    Win    Place    Show
1st    7     9.00    5.00    3.60
2nd    2        4.00    3.00
3rd    4            3.40

Exacta pays: 36.40

If you put a $1 quinella box on the #2, #7, #4 and #11, you would collect $18.20, but the cost of your wager would have been $12. So, the more horses you add, the payoff may not be as great.

Quinella (Exacta or Perfecta) Wheel or Key – The quinella wheel is similar to the quinella box except when you are playing a quinella wheel, you must determine certain post finishes, usually win or place. These bets are riskier than the quinella box wager, but are often less costly.

Sample bet: Once the race has ended, the track’s tote board will display the value of winning tickets relative to a $2 wager. For example the board may look like this:

Horse    Win    Place    Show
1st    7     9.00    5.00    3.60
2nd    2        4.00    3.00
3rd    4            3.40

Exacta pays: 36.40

If you played a $2 quinella wheel with #7 on top with the #2, #4 and #11, you would collect $36.40 (the cost of the wager would have been $6). However, the #7 horse had to finish fist in order to win the quinella.

Trifecta (also called a Tricast) – A trifecta is similar to an exacta except that you bet on which horses will come in first, second and third in a particular race. For example, if you play a trifecta #7, #5, #4 and the #5 horse comes in fourth, you lose the bet.

Trifecta (Tricast) Box – Like the quinella, if all three of horses finish in the top three, in any order, you win. Also similar to the quinella box, you can play as many horses as you wish.

Trifecta (Tricast) Wheel or Key – The trifecta wheel is similar to the trifecta box except when you are playing a trifecta wheel, you must determine certain post finishes, usually win. These bets are riskier than the trifecta box wager, but are often less costly.

Sample bet: Once the race has ended, the track’s tote board will display the value of winning tickets relative to a $2 wager. For example the board may look like this:

Horse    Win    Place    Show
1st    7     9.00    5.00    3.60
2nd    2        4.00    3.00
3rd    4            3.40

Exacta pays: 36.40
Trifecta pays: 98.20

If you put a $2 trifecta wheel with #2 on top with the #7and #4, the cost of the wager would have been $4). However, you would have lost the bet because #2 did not finish first.

Advanced Bets

Superfecta – The superfecta is played by picking the first four horses to finish in exact order. Superfecta boxes, key and wheels may also be available for the superfecta.

The Daily Double – Allows you to wager on the winners of two consecutive races.

Pick 3 or Triple Sweep – Allows you to wager on the winners of three consecutive races.

Pick 6 – Allows you to wager on the winners of six consecutive races.

The Daily Double – Allows you to wager on the winners of two consecutive races.

There are many different ways to wager on a horse race and many ways to maximize your earnings. If you’re a novice, start with some simple bets before moving onto our suggested intermediate bets and, of course, don’t try any advanced bets unless you are confident that you know what you are doing. As with any sports betting, there is never a “sure thing” in a horse race, so bet wisely.

Be aware that the above referenced terms vary from track to track, country to country and among gambling and fantasy websites. Some have minimum wagers as low as .10 and as high as $2. Be sure to read the rules at your particular venue before placing a bet.

Until next time, good luck!

I know an old man that wants to go in on a group of people to buy a horse, like a horse racing horse. He asked me to "go on the internet" and find where he can do this. I can’t figure out where to do this, or who to do it with or from. Anyone have any ideas!?!?!?!?

You need to go to a reputable trainer and tell him you’re interested in buying a horse. Tell him how much you’ve got to spend and he’ll do the rest. He might have a horse in his yard that’s already for sale or he might go out and buy one for you.
Don’t go buying horses over the internet!

The flat trainer Richard Hannon has had some good successes with cheaply bought horses in the past. He trains in Wiltshire.
http://richardhannonracing.tv/

Don’t forget you’ll have to contribute towards the horse’s training expenses every week so the more people involved the cheaper it will be.

Major figures in horse racing, including ex-champion jockey Kieren Fallon, pay tribute to two jockeys killed in a suspected arson attack.
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Kieren Fallon rides his first winner in Britain since July 2006 after returning from a lengthy court case and an 18-month drug ban.
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Gambling has become very popular in recent years. People make lots of money nowadays through gambling. Betting on horse race is a gambling and you need to have knowledge about horse racing betting tips to make most amount of money from a great horse.

Horse racing tips are based on speed, class and ability. Many people think that class equals speed, but this is misleading. For knowing the best numbers for betting at horse race, you must consider both the class numbers and speed numbers of runner. Most of the suppliers of the past performances have the speed number for racer and also class rating for horse nowadays. If you see too many numbers on any horse racing page, you should know at once that these numbers are very special numbers and must be given most respect.

Many kinds of horse race bets are available like straight win bets, show and place bets. Trifectas, daily double, superfectas, exactas, even pick fours and pick threes are some of the exotics that are available. The horse racing tipsters about whether to play exotic or straight win or spreading the bet alone depends on pools size, the bet and also the ability to pick the exotics. For example, if you’re putting your efforts to pair up your horse with others for building exacta bets, you’re risking your good bet with the other horses that doesn’t have so much guarantee of winning.

Until and unless a very strong case can be made for a reward that can compensate the risk, one of the best horse race tips is to stick with the straight win bets on the horses. Consider how much risk more is involved in other bets and such factors. Most of the betters will find straight win bets to be the best bet.

The beauty of horse win bet is that if you know what you’ll get if horse wins. If you have good skills of math, you can tell what the show and place bet will actually pay but you need to be provided with an access to pool figures. Some of the tracks show possible payoffs for exactas. So, you can also know what the exactas will pay. The problem with horse race bet is that odds do change after the start of the race and ringing of bell. It is at this point that computers are of great help. They do the final calculation and payoffs and new odds are flashed after you can bet no longer.

It is better to bet on the horses that lose in horse race than to bet on the horse that may win. Betting on loser is quite a low risk way to make money from horse racing. Finally keep in mind that it is possible to win horse race bets if you follow the right strategy; so take the help of experts now!

Cornelius Lysaght says the return of jockey Kieren Fallon is highly significant for British Flat racing
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