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Animal Racing
Any animal used in various forms of racing involving speed, distance, or endurance. Examples are Horse, Dog, and Camel racing.
479 Questions
What is a bib and why is it important in the Iditarod race?
A bib in the mushing world is no so they don't have to clean their jackets, no! It shows the musher's starting order.
Who is Harry Henson with Horse Racing?
Former race caller at Hollywood Park. Harry Henson was a legendary old-school race caller at various thoroughbred tracks such as Arlington Park, Hollywood Park, and Del Mar. He called at Del Mar for 16 years between 1968 and 1982.
What are the three races in the Canadian triple crown?
Queen's Plate
Prince of Wales Stakes
Breeders' Stakes
When does the Iditarod race start and when does it end?
2010 race will start Saturday March 6th at 10:00am. End depends on when and if you cross the finish line. Shortest was 8 days plus and most mushers are across no later than 16 days.
Which is the squeeze box in greyhound racing?
In greyhound racing Traps 3 & 4 are generally called the 'squeeze boxes' on account of their location - squashed or squeezed in between at least two other traps on either side (1 & 2 on the inside and 5 & 6 on the outside).
What are the Origins of the saying it's a one horse race?
Its a one horse race means that it is as easy as winning a race against your own self (horse).
Where did a horse called smugglers joy win in the 1960s in british horse racing?
go and get some friends i wish you were dead
What is the average losing run of favourites at horse racing?
Overall, favorites only win about 1/3 of the races.
What does horse racing odds 4.0 mean?
It means that the odds are 4 to 1 against winning. This would translate into a 20% chance of winning.
What horse race did street sense win?
In 13 starts Street Sense won 6 races. Among his biggest wins are the Kentucky Derby and the Travers Stakes, both in 2007.
Horse racing what is illegal information?
Well illegal horse racing is when an owner buys a number of horses that look the same such as two or three slow bay horses that are around the same height and have similar markings to one fast bay. Then they'll claim all the horses to be just the one, the fast one. Next they'll race the slow horses to bring the odds down. Then race the fast one to make fat cash. After that is when they sell the horses claiming not to know anything about the horses racing career which would be the illegal information. Once the horse is sold it's not they're problem but they even go to the extremity to blur the tattoo under the horses lip so that you can't read what it was.
How long is a horse race track?
They vary in length, but as your question is posted in the KY Derby category I will say one and one quarter miles since the Derby is held at Churchill Downs and that is the length of that particular course.
What is the worst thing about greyhound racing?
Racing isn't cruel, but if you ask me the worse thing, it's probably the injuries a greyhound can, get. I'm not saying they do, as it's very unlikely, but when they do it often causes them to retire. I do want to make it clear that this is very unlikely.
What is the best horse racing handicapping system?
I think the one I use is the best one but need to know more, The Legends
Is there a Horse Race longer than the Grand National in Britain?
No. the Grand National is the longest horserace
What was the most tragic incident in Horse Racing?
It has to be any one in which a human life was lost. Many jockeys have been killed while riding a race.
With regards to horses, any loss is also tragic. But some of the most famous champion horse who died from injuries suffered on the track include Ruffian, Go for Wand, Eight Belles, and Barbaro, who died 8 months after his injury.
In the related links box is a link to a story on the horse racing industry's reaction to the death of Eight Belles in the 2008 Kentucky Derby, as well as a discussion of some of the incidents referenced above.
Why is gambling in horse racing haraam when there is risk and hard work involved in it?
Gambling on horses is not considered haraam for the horse owner, just for the by-stander.
Who supplied the horse race board game in the movie needful things?
The horse race board game was supplied by the proprietor of the Needful Things shop. It was a supernatural item that was highly intriguing.
Is there a 3000 mile horse race in Arabia?
I'm not entirely aure if there still is one but there used to be because the film Hildalgo was about the race and was based on a true story.
Answer: Camel racing has become an International sport, it is very popular in many countries such as United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, Qatar, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, etc., Camels can maintain a speed of 25mph for over an hour and in a short sprint can achieve a speed of 40mph.
Camel racing, much like Horse racing is a great tourist attraction and gambling/betting is involved.
Camel racing is not very popular considering the fact that camels aren't that fast, It is done in the Desert areas of northern Africa and Saudi Arabia.
