A horse racing accumulator bet consists of four or more selections on horses, all put into a single bet. The accumulator only pays out if all selections win. Here are the outcomes you would have backed: Horse A and Horse B to win. Horse A and Horse C to win. Read more…
Rich Strike draws in. Churchill Downs officials announced Friday morning Ethereal Road has been scratched from Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, allowing Rich Strike into the field. The Daily Racing Form reported Ethereal Road trainer D. Wayne Lukas chose to scratch the horse, who drew the No. Are any horses scratched from Read more…
The most common reason for a horse to be pulled up is that the jockey can feel the horse is in distress and wants to stop it so it can be vanned off the track for treatment. Most likely reasons for a horse to be in distress are injuries to Read more…
A withdrawn horse is one which is taken out of the race much later. Although there’s a slight difference in terminology at the time, a withdrawal will ultimately become a non runner once the race is over. What happens to my bet if a horse is withdrawn? Thus, if any Read more…
Horses scratch for many reasons. They scratch themselves on fences, rub up against posts (and sometimes people), roll on the ground, and groom each other. A natural behavior usually linked to social bonding, comfort, and relaxation, it can be heightened seasonally by shedding, sweating, or the presence of insects. Do Read more…
If any of the runners in your Quaddie bet have been scratched, your scratched selection will be replaced by the substitute runner for that leg. The substitute declared in each leg of the Quaddie is the runner with the greatest number of win units invested upon it. What happens if Read more…
Triple Crown year horse 1973 Secretariat 1977 Seattle Slew 1978 Affirmed 2015 American Pharoah Who won Triple Crown 2022? Mo DonegalMo Donegal Wins the Belmont, Ending Rich Strike’s Magical Story. The favorite at post time, Mo Donegal won by three lengths, becoming the third horse to win a Triple Crown Read more…
If you own a horse lorry you use for any purpose, you will need to at least obtain the appropriate driving licence to operate it legally. If your horse lorry is used for commercial transport, you will also need an operator’s licence and CPC certification. What do I need in Read more…
The most basic bet, straight wagers are the simplest kind of wagers you can place and a good starting point for beginners to learn about wagering on horse racing. A straight bet means you are betting on a single horse. There is a $2 minimum for all straight wagers at Read more…
Veterinarians diagnosed an irreparable ligament rupture in one of his legs, and he was euthanized. PETA urges authorities to investigate the death of Jet Set and examine veterinary records to determine whether he had a preexisting injury. Why was Jet Set euthanized? “Sadly, ultrasound scans revealed an irreparable ligament rupture Read more…