Racing – Glossary Form Figures R Refused US Finished 10th or worse WD Withdrawn / Long absence since last raced on a track What does WD mean in racing? WD stands for Withdrawn, it means the horse was removed from the race before it began. What happens to bet if Read more…
Chestnut Horse color definitions are: B Bay Blk Black Ch Chestnut Dkb or br Dark bay or brown What does Ch mean in horse racing? ChestnutChestnut. A reddish, or copper-colored horse (indicated by “Ch.”). What does B mean on horse pedigree? A pedigree of a horse includes a color abbreviation: Read more…
National Hunt racing. National Hunt racing – Wikipedia. What is NH in horse racing? In National Hunt racing, commonly known as jumps racing, horses are required to jump obstacles over distances ranging from two miles to more than four and a quarter miles. The two types of obstacles in jumps Read more…
Section C – Ponies registered in Section C of the Stud Book are officially known as the Welsh Pony of Cob Type and should not exceed 13.2 h.h. in height. What size are Section C? 13.2hhWhat is a Welsh Section C? The Welsh Section C is the “Welsh pony of Read more…
Playing a win-place bet is the equivalent of placing two separate wagers on a horse: one wager to win, the other one to place. If your horse wins, you’ll cash both the win and place ticket. If your horse comes in second, you’ll only cash the place ticket. What is Read more…
Anytime you plan on selling, buying, or transferring ownership of a horse from one person to another, you will need a Horse Bill of Sale. This sales document is important in detailing everything related to the purchase and transfer. This is a legally binding document. How do you prove ownership Read more…
DAILY DOUBLE (DD) – You must select the winning horses of two consecutive races designated by the track. The track will usually designate the first two races and sometimes the last two races. Daily Double wagers must be placed before the first race involved in the wager. What does the Read more…
There probably hasn’t ever been a more popular horse than the aptly-named Popular Alm, affectionately known as Poppy, who raced 62 times for 49 wins and 10 minor placings. He was trained by Bob Knight and driven by Bob’s son, Vin Knight, who still remains an icon of the sport Read more…
Raising Horses Is Not Cheap Better yet, consider raising horses only if you have discretionary income you can afford to lose. It is possible to make a lot of money by raising thoroughbreds for racing. Some people actually do that. However, even the most expert among them don’t make money Read more…
Steven M. Asmussen. Columns Rank Trainer Name Earnings *1 Steven M. Asmussen $401,877,251 2 Dale Baird $35,326,403 *3 Jerry Hollendorfer $206,276,865 4 Jack C. Van Berg $85,925,482 Who is the highest paid horse trainer? Todd A. PletcherColumns Rank Trainer Name Earnings *1 Todd A. Pletcher $448,554,509 *2 Steven M. Asmussen Read more…