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Check out these little-known and often misunderstood horse racing facts.
The underrepresentation of fillies, or young female horses, in horse racing when compared to colts, or young male horses, is a multifaceted issue that primarily stems from certain breeding practices.
The subjectivity of time in relation to racehorses lies in the fact that it only measures the speed of the horse, not the manner of its travel. Workout timings add to the complexity because we do not know the trainers intent and cannot be assured the horse is being pushed to its maximum effort.
Does the jockey's role matter in horse racing? Yes, but only slightly. Horse-racing enthusiasts often claim that a jockey contributes 10 percent of a horse's performance on any given day. Although this isn't a scientific fact, it emphasizes a jockey's role: while they can't significantly improve
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Horse racing is a structured, scheduled event. The horse must be able to run on command and perform at their best at all times. Since they are not born with this instinct, they must be trained.
Equipment changes indicate something has changed with the horse's behavior, technique, or health. It's important to keep an eye on any change of equipment for the racehorse, and attempt to gauge the reasoning behind the change.
If you can position yourself to watch the horses approach the paddock, look for those that seem eager. These horses will generally have a spring in their step without struggling against their handler, and won't be wasting energy jumping around.
Horses often have preferred post positions that align with their running styles. For example, speed horses typically prefer the inside lanes, while stalkers favor the middle posts, as it allows them to trail just behind one or two speed horses.