This is an interesting issue as no other professional racing sport has a weight class for age category. At the current time only American Pharoah and the British Royal is a weight class for age categories. We all know you are not meant to be young at age 25 but how old do you get […]
Why does my horse rear? – Australian Horse Racing Results Archive
What does your horse do when startled? You may already have seen my video “What did my horse do when startled?” and the responses from other readers. It was quite interesting to hear comments like: “I was so amazed! He would have given me a heart attack.” “I’m so amazed your horse can go on […]
How does weight work in horse racing? – Espn Horse Racing Entries You Bet On It
BODY WEIGHT – The overall weight of your horse (including harness, reins, shoes, etc.) with your saddle on or removed. A horse weighing 8lb, for instance, weighs 3lb with your saddle on. A horse weighing 2lb with your saddle on weighs about 2 to 3lb (or about 5 to 8-10oz) without. WHEAT – Generally considered […]
What does weight for age mean in horse racing? – Horse Racing Pick 4 Betting Strategies
To understand the concept, we need to know more about how people are judged by the weight of their bodies in comparison to their peers; what causes weight to matter in general; and what factors (specific to each race) help or hurt a horse’s performance. While it’s obvious that being a very old horse doesn’t […]