Once in a while, you’ll find a racing terminology can get you stumped. Or a betting jargon can stop you from having a fun punt. Coat-tugger. Quinella. Trifecta. Stone Motherless Last. Welcome to the world of horse racing and sports betting terms. At one point, everyone has a question to ask. But when in doubt,…
Let’s say you have $100,000. Where would you invest? Forget about the stock market. Australian horse racing saw a $603 million prize money return last year. But you can set that aside too. Because Thoroughbred Breeding, as it turns out, is where the money is. Though just like the sport of kings itself, it’s a…
The seven most common horse health problems include Colic, Laminitis, Arthritis, Desmitis, Gastric Ulcer, Skin Infections and Insect Borne Viruses. Could these end your horse’s happy days? Not if you can help. It’s about time you learn more about these common horse health problems and what you can do to steer your horse away from…
When is the Melbourne Cup this year? Melbourne Cup 2018 event will be held on the 6th November 2018, at 2:30pm ACDT at the Flemington Racecourse, Flemington. Winning is only half of the Melbourne Cup 2018. The other half? It’s about getting an edge. Because, well, that’s where the fun lies. First-time punter or seasoned…
In those vast stretch of grass, legends were made. We could argue that the Flemington Racecourse has more history than any other track in the world. And if every great horse, trainer, and jockey has a story to tell, so does one of the finest racing surfaces in the world. Think you’re going to be…
In a game of gaps, a jockey can mean the difference between winning and losing. So take pride, it’s more than just sitting on a horse. In fact, only a few can make a profession out of it. Hence, in order for you to master how to become a professional jockey, you’ve got to do…
The outstanding characteristics of a warm-blooded horse include a pleasant temperament—calm, trainable and easy to work with—combined with a robust, well-muscled body. Falling into the group of middle-weight horses, warm-blooded horse types are known as show horses. They are bred to excel in several equestrian disciplines such as dressage, show jumping, eventing and combined driving….
“Mommy, daddy, I want a pony.” Sure, the best things in life are free. And let’s say you can get a horse for free too. But be prepared. After that, horse care, even basic horse care for beginners require money, time and knowledge. Good thing, each and every step of that commitment, you can rely…
Horses can be drugged to increase speed, prevent fatigue, extend endurance and promote muscle growth, which are prohibited. The most widespread performance-enhancing drugs are usually anabolic steroids, corticosteroids, “milkshakes”, stimulants and other drug combinations. This is called doping. Now, all the time, is Performance Enhancing Drugs Illegal in Horse Racing? Some drugs are legal at…
Secretariat was an American thoroughbred racehorse. So was Man O’ War and Seabiscuit. Phar Lap is another champion thoroughbred. End of story. What’s the point of this list? Thoroughbreds equal racing legends ey? Neigh. You’ll be surprised to know that the most common horse breeds in racing go beyond a thoroughbred. In fact, this breed…