There is always the added excitement, however remote, that some unnamed colt or filly may go from goat to GOAT in the space of two minutes, making even the largest and most lucrative horseraces in the world thrilling. And fortunately for us, cunning gamblers that we are, the improbable occurs rather frequently in horse racing….
When Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby in 2022, he stunned the sports world. He was one of the most underdogs to win a Triple Crown event when he entered the competition at 80-1 odds. The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes are three of the most prestigious races in horse racing, and now…
Something was clearly wrong when my granddaughter and I approached her horse’s paddock, and he stood there, unmoving. My immediate concern was that he might be dehydrated. Dehydrated horses are those that have been severely deprived of water and minerals. Lack of energy, red mucous membranes and skin swelling are all signs of dehydration. Other…
If you’ve ever been to a racetrack, you’ve probably noticed how frequently the horses urinate. Why do racehorses urinate so frequently? The information presented here is based on research I conducted despite believing I already knew the answer. Because racehorses receive an injection of the diuretic medicine Lasix just before a race, they must urinate…
Do you recall when Seattle Slew captured the Triple Crown in 1977 by winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes? Recall how Seattle Slew only needed three more victories to cap off a nine-game winning streak and how he had won 14 of his previous 17 starts? Yeah, me neither, young people. I bring…
At the Kentucky Derby, famous people go all out. They certainly keep things interesting, whether through their eccentric costume or their ludicrously high wagers on the race itself. Since 1875, Churchill Downs has served as the venue for the event, and 2022 is already shaping up to be a remarkable year with more well-known individuals…
You’ve probably witnessed some of the following horse racing betting errors if you’ve spent any time at the track. And if we’re being sincere, you might have even created one or two of them. Indeed, I have. While some of the errors we’ll discuss, like chasing, are common to all kinds of gambling, the horse…
If you watch horse racing, you’ve probably seen that some horses gallop with their legs wrapped while others do not. Have you ever considered the purpose of horse leg wraps? Horse leg wraps provide support for the tendons and ligaments and guard against interference and rundown injuries. They are occasionally placed on a horse only…
I noticed some of the horses had lengthy pauses between races while others competed rather frequently when I was looking at a racing form. This led me to ponder how often the typical horse races are and how this affects the animal’s performance. I conducted some studies to learn more. Racehorses compete for seven times…
My attention recently wandered to the jockeys’ size while I watched a horse race; I started to wonder how tall and how much they weighed them. I therefore looked at jockey size. A horse jockey’s typical weight is between 108 and 118 pounds, and their height ranges from 4’10” to 5’6″. In order to maintain…