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Facts About Horse Racing10 July 2021
for another article). Horse racing goes back thousands of years and is known as the "Sport of Kings." The Greeks turned horses into racing animals around 2500 BC. They began with chariots, and moved on to horse races with riders. But it wasn't until the 17th century that James I of England established a racetrack the type we are familiar with today. He built stables at Newmarket and laid out a racecourse, including a special area for spectators. He set up prizes for owners and jockeys, and basically set the standards for horse racing as it is practiced currently. There are basically three kinds of horse races that you can bet on: thoroughbred, steeple chasing, and harness. Thoroughbred racing is popular in many countries around the world. There are about 81 racetracks currently in the US, spread out over 34 states, plus Puerto Rico. You will find plenty of thoroughbred and harness racing, but only a limited number of steeple-chasing tracks in the US. Although the environment surrounding horse racing is fun and exciting, the race itself is very short. But everything that leads up to the actual running can be a long and very interesting process. Hardcore horse bettors spend a lot of time analyzing the before part of a race.
collecting the most pertinent information about an upcoming race and using that information to predict the outcome. Horse racing is a game at which many players can and do make a living. It's difficult, but remember it's a game of skill, not one of chance. Experience will give you the edge when it comes to picking winners. There are those who say that studying all these factors will only give you a hunch as to which horse might finish in the money. If all that studying leads only to a hunch, some argue, why not just bet based on the color the jockey is wearing or on the name of a horse? Regardless of how you choose to bet, though, betting on the horses can be fun – both before and during a race. Note: At 10 to 12 races a day, expert players might only bet on 2-3 races, after analyzing the data. The 7-10 other races will be too close to call or for other reasons they will be discarded. BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW
beginning of the commercial racing establishment in North America.
the customer refused to take them. The horse he punched on the tickets won and he earned $2,810.
specific wager.
second to a decided underdog in 1919 during the Sanford Stakes at Saratoga Race track in New York. The horse that beat him was named “Upset.”
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