Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times are an early example, as is the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. It is often inextricably associated with gambling. The common nickname for Thoroughbred horse racing is The Sport of Kings.
Meeting and event planners who are organizing an event at a thoroughbred horse track should understand some wagering and terminology basics of thoroughbred horse racing prior to the program — you’ll probably find yourself in a position to offer some wagering tips or explain the betting process at the horse track.
The basic wagers you can make on horse races are the same at the track, in the casino race books and at off track betting sites. Understanding the different wagers and how they pay off will make you feel comfortable walking up to the window to place your bets. Straight bets are the most popular bets made on horse races and the account for most money bet on a horse race by the average bettor.
Betting on horse racing does not mean that you have to be present right there on the racetrack. Today, you can place your bet online and in the comfort of your home.
This is the power of technology. Nowadays, everything can be found online. All people need to have is a computer and an online connection and they will be able to see the race action live on their small screen.
Even if it is not as good as the live one or as big as the ones you will see on television, it is very convenient for those who are on the move and do not have the right facilities for it. Just think. You will never again miss the action. You will have a minute-by-minute account on the race that is going on. Besides that, you will know first-hand if the horse you are betting on will win or not.
How does betting horse racing online works?
There are some sites that just need you to register into them and put in your deposit. Once the result is out, your losses or winnings will be debited or credited into your account.
Not all websites are like this though. There are those that require its would-be members to pay an initial fee. Some even require monthly charges depending on the frequency of your visit and stay.
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6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
Avoid vaccines, they contain mercury, aluminum, MSG, aspartame, formaldehyde, squalene etc that cause diseases like ADD, autism, Lupus, Gulf War syndrome, Lou Gehrig’s, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cancer, asthma, arthritus, depression etc. Now the WHO is pushing 4.9 billion H1N1 vaccines to be made & used throughout the world..hmm
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
does anybody knw the name of the song in the starting ??
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
That sounds about fair.
Because of the bad economy, my dad just bought a Boxster 1997 for 3.58k cash but with slight damage with the engine it should add 4k for the fix
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
50 to 60k
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
how much was your 2001boxter?? because i’m looking forward at getting the 2002 boxter their selling it to me for 12,000..is that a good price..
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
the new z4 is also pretty fine
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
You cannot get a 2004 that is in marginally fair shape for 20k, especially an S model (which is, in my opinion, the absolute best option). They are not cheap cars…
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
Best car in it’s class
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
ok respect boxster and porsche and its fast….Dont no what to think though becuz its really cheap but really fast…..could get an 04 for about 20k maybe….love it
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
should I get a Audi A5 auto with almost all options, or a base boxster with just nav and a stick, but ill be driving a lot and like auto, Im leaning towards the A5
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
Their website says it does 0 – 60 in 4.9 seconds, is it just me that thinks that’s quick?
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
In the options list PSM is not an option, is default! PASM is an option and is the active suspension… PSM is an help for the driver and is standart equipment…
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
yea, but i have to keep the button pressed while the top goes down and also the car has to be in the stopped position with the e brake activated. I know on newer you can be drivin up to 35 mph and put the top down.
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
Does your Porche have an automatic operated top or not?
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
i purchased a 2001 boxster in 2007 and have ever since been in love with my car. it has great handling which is first before speed for me and as the car picks up, you dont realize you are going 50 mph on the street. the car is built well also. Ive gone over a foot tall curb and must say the under plates protectect the car. I was also struck bad from behind while parked and must say the car was still driveable to my surprise.
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
really? where? url?
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
once u drive the car, u wont have any complains….trust me, its amazing
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
they make a procharger for these
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
The looks of the 911 reminds me too much of the VW Beetle. I know everyone is going to argue with me to death on this one but its my honest opinion.
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
As I always say, there's a village missing it's idiot somewhere and they can usually find them trolling on here. They think that if they repeatedly ask the same question and rave their PETA misinformation, that someone might actually end up agreeing with them. Let's hope not!
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
Most owners actually don't make money racing.
Only about 70% of all Thoroughbreds ever get to the races, and only about 55% of all Thoroughbreds ever win a race. It costs about $25,000, give or take a few thousand, to keep a horse in training for a year; more for the major racing centers like New York or Southern California, less for tracks away from the major population centers. roughly 10-15% of all Thoroughbreds earn enough money during the course of a year to cover their training expenses.
Some owners can recover the residual value of their horse at the end of its racing career by selling, but most racehorses– particular male racehorses– have residual value that is low or even zero at the end of their racing careers.
Basically, most people who are in racing are in it for the excitement, the fun, the competition; and the hope that maybe they'll be the one to strike it rich with a horse like Mine That Bird– or one of his relatives. It's the hope of getting that one special horse, plus the love of racing in general, that keeps people going.
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
Hi,
A jockey has a very dangerous job, but a very important one. He must guide the horse in the correct way as to know how his horse runs, and performs during a race. It is his responsibility to get his horse in the correct position, and know how to guide him through traffic going at very high speeds while the rest of the field is fighting to do the same. Jockey error has played a huge roll in injuries to other jockey's and horses. The horse does the running, but it is up to the jockey to know how fast the horse runs, and when to ask the horse for his best without compromising. So the roll of a jockey is very important. Without a jockey it would be like racing a car with no driver. Hope this explains it to you.
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
You can go to the site for the Daily Racing Form at it should answer your questions also at any track the program will have instructions inside the cover explaining how to read the form and also how to make all wagers including the exotics.
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
I think this gives a good explanation of the definition of the various track conditions:
http://www.ultimatecapper.com/track-conditions.htm
That said, it's important to note that because there is no standard for track composition in terms of sand, silt, clay, loam, organic matter, and every track is different, each track plays differently. To cite one example, the track at Aqueduct has a high sand content because the dates run at Aqueduct are typically the wettest times of the year. So the track superintendent finds it beneficial to have a lot of sand in the track to assure fast drainage. The result is that when there has been a lot of rain, the main track at Aqueduct can be like a wet beach– it packs down and gets harder. You may get faster times on such a track than when the surface is rated "fast".
Churchill Downs historically has had a high clay content in the track surface, with the result that the track can be very cuppy at best of times ("cuppy" means that when a horse strides on it, the hoofprint forms a "cup" on the surface of the track; it has depth, and it holds its shape rather than immediately crumbling) and can be really sticky and tiring when it gets wet.
A lot depends, too, on how the track superintendent deals with rainfall. At Santa Anita and Hollywood Park in the pre-synthetic days, the superintendents had enough time in most cases to get out the heavy roller equipment and "seal" the track before rain came. Basically when they seal the track, they're rolling and compacting the surface so that instead of water penetrating and making the track muddy down deep, the water just runs off the surface and drains away. Of course, the problem with this is that even when they opened the track surface in preparation for the day's racing, there was some compaction and the track would tend to get harder. During some of our rare wet winters, the track superintendent would sometimes have to close the track to exercise in order to do deep harrowing and conditioning of the subsurface and base after the track had been repeatedly sealed.
With synthetic surfaces, I think everyone, including the people who manufacture and install them, is still on a learning curve of what has to be done to keep the track consistant and safe in all kinds of weather.
From a handicapping standpoint, the important thing to remember is that each track is unique, and that you have to become familiar with what the weather conditions do to the the individual track surface.
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
Its people like you, that pissin' an moanin', that ruin the world…………………..
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
http://www.xpressbet.com
You have to sign up, but it's completely free. There's no fees for watching or betting. And they have like 60 tracks you can watch. It's a great service.
Several tracks have their own broadcasts on their website, but xpressbet is great because you can get all the tracks in one place and place a bet if you'd like.
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
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.
6:34 am on October 8th, 2009
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