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Horse Racing

Horse Racing involves many forms of racing, such as carrying someone or pulling something with someone aboard and all for the quickest time over a set distance.

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How long is a horse race lap?

not sure but i think that they continud the lap over and the first one to finish would win

Who is the best female jockey?

The ladies in horse racing on television really know their stuff in their own way. Some ladies who work for HRTV and TVG, NBC, etc. Then, the ones who serve as racetrack in-house analysts. I think it can be anyone just depends on who you like best.

Which horse won the Melbourne cup in 2013?

My resources (wikipedia) tell me that Rogan Josh won the Melbourne Cup in1999

Why is Phar Lap so important to New?

It is for a school project, why is Phar Lap so important to New Zealand, and why is there a huge argument over Australia "stealing" Phar Lap. Any answers on why Phar Lap is important to New Zealand would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

In what year did horse racing start?

Horses have been raced as long as there have been horses and mankind together.

What is it called to bet on three horses in the same race?

If your racing and betting on each others horses its called Racing for Pinks!

Why is there no horse racing on Good Friday?

there is no horse racing because on good frida everything shuts down

What are race horse qualities?

They are normally very "hot" as in they are very easily excitable-not all are, but most are. It is good to have log legs and a long body because this results in a longer stride. You also want a well sloping shoulder, because this helps get a long stride. And a will to win is a huge plus. Heart makes up for many conformation faults.

How important is the going in Horse-racing?

On sand and similar surfaces the weather has to be extreme to make a difference. On the turf. The going is extremely important. heavy rain will make the turf very soft whic favours big strong horses. When very dry the turf dries out which tends to favour lighter, faster horses.

Is horse racing part of the Olympics?

Horse racing itself is not an olympic event. There are,however, equestrian events. The equestrian events comprise of equestrian showjumping, dressage and cross country. Cross country tests the jumping, bravery, speed and stamina of the horse. Dressage the control in walking,trotting and cantering. Showjumping reveals control, accuracy and athleticism. The competitor with the least penalties over the course of the event will be the winner.

There are also different competitions for individuals who can compete in stadium jumping and dressage.

What or who determines what jockey rides on what horse?

The trainers actually approach the jockeys about riding their horses, but if a jockey is offered multiple mounts for the same race, the jockey chooses based on which one he thinks has the best chance of winning.

Name 4 horse race courses in England that don't have the letters r a c e s in the names?

Goodwood, huntingdon and plumpton is all i can think of

there is also Ludlow

Grey race horses in the 1990's?

This may be a matter of opinion, but possibly the most famous race horse of the 1990s was Cigar. During 1995 thru 1996, Cigar became the first horse since Citation in 1948 thru 1950 to win 16 straight races against top-class competition. He was named Horse of the Year in both 1995 and 1996 and had career earnings of nearly $10 million, second all-time to Curlin.

What are the benefits for the horse in horse racing?

The only advantage being is if the price of the horse goes out after you have placed your bet. If the price comes in and you have taken sp (starting price) then obviously that is a disadvantage of it.

Did princess ann ride in the grand national horse race?

No, but Anne has always shown a keen interest in horses and equine pursuits. At the age of 21, the Princess won the individual title at the European Eventing Championship, and was voted the BBC Sports Personality of the year in 1971. For more than five years she also competed with the British eventing team, winning a silver medal in both individual and team disciplines in the 1975 European Eventing Championship, riding the home-bred Doublet. The following year Anne participated in the 1976 Olympic games in Montreal as a member of the British team, riding the Queen's horse, Goodwill. Princess Anne assumed the Presidency of the Federation Equestre Internationale from 1986 until 1994. On 5 February 1987, she became the first Royal to appear as a contestant on a television quiz-show when she competed on the BBC panel game A Question of Sport. Her daughter, Zara Phillips, is also a keen equestrian competitor. Together with her horse, Toytown, she won individual and team gold medals at the 2005 European Eventing Championship as well as individual gold and team silver medals at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games.

Princess Anne was a pupil of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna.

How many horses were in the 1955 Kentucky Derby?

1954 Kentucky Derby had a field of 17 horses:

Determine

Hasty Road

Hasseyampa

Goyamo

Admiral Porter

Correlation

Fisherman

James Session

Allied

Gov. Browning

Super Devil

Red Hannigan

Black Metal

Timely Tip

Sea O Erin

King Phalanx

Mel Leavitt

Determine was the winner; Hasty Road 2nd; Hasseyampa 3rd.

What state did Secretariat live in?

Secretariat lived at the stable with Penny Tweedy or, her maiden name, Chenery. the stable was called the meadow.

Who are the characters in Seabiscuit?

The main players in Seabiscuit were as follows:Charles and Marcella Howard. Owner of Seabiscuit and the guy who payed the bills. Tom Smith was the trainer. He was ahead of his time. Today he would be considered a 'horse whisperer'. In his time he was concidered a 'nut'. John (Red) Pollard was the jockey. Red was much bigger that most other jockeys and he struggled to keep his weight down. And of course there was Seabiscuit. Too small, with several confomation faults, the odds were against him. But when these 4 stars were aligned just right they became bigger and better than they could have done alone.

What 3 horse races are involed in the triple crown?

The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.

Only 11 horses have ever won all three.

What was the date of the 1966 epsom derby?

Derby Day at Epsom was historically (until 1995) the first Wednesday in June which in 1966 was the 1st of the month. Charlottown won the race.