To find the fastest, you need to run all 25 horses at least once, and since you can only race 5 horses at a time, you need a minimum of 25/5 = 5 races. What is the minimum number of races required to find top 3 horses from 25? of Read more…
A sweep is when a number of people pay to purchase a set of tickets, each representing a horse. The tickets are given out randomly, and each ticket costs the same (usually $1–$10), so there is no skill element involved, and odds are ignored completely. What happens in a sweep Read more…
To the naked eye, scratches look like scabby areas in the affected areas, however additional skin irritation lies under these scabs. In fact, the oozing of the small, infected cuts on your horse’s lower legs causes this scabbing and ulceration. What causes scratches on horses? Causes and signs Scratches often Read more…
A FEW STEPS TO CHOOSING A HORSEBOX PAYLOAD. Ensure the horsebox has sufficient payload to safely transport your horses. LONG HAULS. ROOM FOR GROWTH. TACK LOCKERS. THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF YOUR HORSE. What size horsebox do I need? What size or weight of horsebox do you need? One of Read more…
If you have just one horse or two ponies, then you can get away with a 3.5 ton horsebox. If you have two or more horses, then you’ll need a 7.5 ton or above to carry the weight. How big should a horse box be? Stalls should be wide enough Read more…
Proof of minimality Why is it is minimum? To find the fastest, you need to run all 25 horses at least once, and since you can only race 5 horses at a time, you need a minimum of 25/5 = 5 races. Then you need to compare the winners of Read more…
Determining the payload of a horsebox is quite easy. All you need to do is take the vehicle to a public weighbridge and measure it when empty. The difference between your vehicle’s maximum Gross Vehicle Weight and weight of your vehicle is the maximum payload you can legally carry. What Read more…
A forecast bet is one where you predict the first and second in a horse or greyhound race. Computer forecast dividends are declared after each race. They are based on starting prices and quoted to a £1 stake. What is a forecast bet in horse racing? A straight forecast bet Read more…
24 bets. Common combinations include: 3 selections = 6 bets. 4 selections = 24 bets. How many bets is a combination forecast? A combination forecast aims to pick the first and second-placed finishers in an event in any order using three to six selections. The number of bets involved increases Read more…
An each way (EW, E/W) bet combines two separate bets in one – you’re backing your horse for both the win and the place. It is essentially two individual bets. If the runners wins, you collect the win and place dividend. If the runner finishes second or third, you collect Read more…