Horse Racing Explained
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Horse Racing Explained A beginners Guide Racing is divided into two codes. Flat Racing and National Hunt Racing. Flat Racing as the term explains does not involve any jumps. National hunt however consists of steeplechase fences and hurdles (smaller than fences). Only flat racing can be run on an all weather course. Types of Races Flat Racing A Maiden Race. Nothing to do with virginity. For horses that have not won a flat race. A Handicap. Horses carry different weights to give each horse the same chance of winning. A Group Race. Top of the tree including the classics, the Derby being one of them. Listed Races. Very good races. One step below group races. Condition & Stake Races. A race where horses may carry different weights depending on the age,sex and how many races the horse has won. Note this is not the same as a handicap. Some races can be restricted to single sex runners (not the jockeys). 3 SAMPLE FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION 2011. www.bettingsystemprofessional.com
Selling Races. The winner of these races is put up for public auction in the winners enclosure. If you are a spectator then don’t wave to a friend or you may have to take the horse home with you. Claiming Races. The winner of these races is basically up for sale with a price tag attached. Often, the horses weights will depend on the amount of money required to claim (buy) the horse. Nursery Handicaps. This is nothing to do with child jockeys but is a handicap race for 2 year old horses only. Flat Racing nearly always begins in starting stalls. National Hunt A Novice Hurdle. For horses that start the season having not won a hurdle race. The winner of a novice hurdle will carry a weight penalty next time it runs in a novice hurdle. A Maiden Hurdle. Only allows horses that have not already won a hurdle race. Both these type of races can involve horses that could have won a flat race, a steeplechase, a national hunt flat race or a point to point. Handicap Hurdle. Horses again carrying different weights. In hurdle races sometimes the weight can make a big difference especially if the ground is heavy. Graded Hurdle. Some hurdle races carry certain conditions that affects the weight that each horse carries. Even at the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, a female horse will carry less weight than a male. (they don’t however hold the stable door open for them). Steeplechase. The name steeplechase derives from a race that happened many years ago, when some people held a horse race in between two churches. The horses jumped anything that appeared to be in the way as they ran from one to steeple to another hence the name steeplechase. 4 SAMPLE FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION 2011. www.bettingsystemprofessional.com
Novice or Beginners. Chase For horses that start the season having not won a steeplechase. A Maiden Chase For horses that have never won a steeplechase except a point to point. However, they may have already won a hurdle or flat race. Handicap Chases. we all know the most famous Handicap Chase in the world. The Grand National with horses carrying different weights to give each horse the same chance of winning. Condition Chases. Horses may carry different weights but not as in a Handicap. The weights can vary depending on age, sex and previous form. National Hunt Flat Race. Sometimes called a ‘bumper’. For horses starting out that have not run in any race except a national hunt flat race or a point to point. A Hunter Chase. For horses that also have experience of running with a countryside hunt. Some horses in this category have been successful steeplechasers in their time. Point to Point. These races are run but not under the ‘rules of racing’. Runners in these races are often participants of a countryside hunt and these races tend to attract the same clientèle. Some potential winners are often discovered at a local point to point. National Hunt races start with a tape across the track or a flag in point to point races. All races whether flat or national hunt have a class rating (1 being the best races). This is found at the top of the race card. Jockeys Flat Jockeys carry less weight than National Hunt jockeys. The total weight that a horse carries is made up of the jockey plus weights fitted into the saddle (if required). Which is why you won’t find many jockeys tucking into steak & kidney pie & chips washed down with a few pints after racing. Most seem to live on fresh air. 5 SAMPLE FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION 2011. www.bettingsystemprofessional.com
Apprentice and Conditional Jockeys Often shown on the race card following the jockeys name is a figure in brackets i.e. (7) (5) (3). This is the weight allowance that they receive depending on the number of winners that they have ridden. Some races are for apprentice and conditional jockeys only. Amateur Jockeys Some races are for amateur jockeys only. An amateur can ride against professional jockeys however professional jockeys are not allowed to ride in amateur races. Weigh in and weigh out All jockeys must weigh out (including the saddle) before a race. After the race the jockey must weigh in (again including the saddle). These weights must be the same or an objection can be lodged from the clerk of the scales. Once you hear ‘weighed in’ the result of the race is official and you can hopefully collect your winnings. Other important people involved in racing are: The Owner. Although the owner of the horse receive the prize money for winning they also have all the bills involved in racing the horse from the trainer, jockey, vet, blacksmith, transport and insurance. The Trainer. Responsible for the training and well being of the horse along with taking care of all race entries. The Starter. Person who is responsible for the start of the race including overseeing the loading of the starting stalls or line up for the start of a National Hunt Race. Judge. This person decides the finishing order of the race and the distances between the horses. They do sometimes rely on a photograph to assist with their decision. 6 SAMPLE FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION 2011. www.bettingsystemprofessional.com
Stewards. The team of people that ensure that the race is run fairly and in accordance with the rules of racing. If they are unhappy about any element of the race then an enquiry will be held. This can often hold up the final outcome of the race therefore no winning betting slips can be presented until you hear ‘weighed in’ being announced. A stewards enquiry may also occur if one jockey objects to the stewards about another runner. Helpful Hints · A Male Horse is a Colt until its 5th birthday when it becomes a Horse. · A Female Horse is a Filly until its 5th birthday when she becomes a Mare. · A Gelding is a Male Horse that has been castrated. · All horses born in the Northern Hemisphere have an official birthday on 1st January. Therefore, if you are a breeder then the sooner the horse is born after the 1st January the better. (not before as they automatically become a year older). · Racehorses can race at 2 years old. Often called Juvenile Races. The Race Card Main information on the race card is: · At the top of the page you will find the time that the race starts, the distance and type of race along with the name of the race which can incorporate the name of the sponsor. · On the left hand side of the race card you will find the owners colours that the jockey will be wearing along with the race card number of each horse. · Moving to the centre you will find the name of the horse along with a number in brackets. This is how many days since the horse last ran. · Below this you will find some of the following abbreviations. 7 SAMPLE FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION 2011. www.bettingsystemprofessional.com
B g = Bay Gelding, Ch c = Chestnut colt, Gr f = Grey Filly, Br h = Brown Horse Following these abbreviations the name of the horses sire and dam will be shown. · The name of the owner of the horse will be shown below this, with the trainers name on the right. · Below this the horses form will be shown. This is displayed by letters such as C = course winner, D = Distance winner, C&D Course & Distance winner. Below this is a record of how the horse ran in previous races. 1 is won, R is refused, whilst F is fell and P meaning pulled up. 0 means that the horse was not placed in the first four. · Far right you will find the jockeys name along with some figures above it. The figures are the weight that the horse is carrying along with the draw number shown in brackets. · Sometimes after the horses name there could be a weight shown in brackets. (6lb ex) This means that the horse has a weight penalty to carry since its last run, before being re handicapped. Helpful Hints · If the form does not always inspire you with confidence about the horse then do bear in mind that the horse may have been running in better quality races and also over different distances to the one that you are looking at. This also means that the horse may have been running against better opposition than the horses in this race. · In some maiden races, all of the horses may have never run before. This means that no form will be shown. A good guide to follow can be the betting prices or maybe the top trainer or jockey at the race course. Alternatively, if you have no idea whatsoever then you might like the colours that the jockey is wearing in the race. 8 SAMPLE FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION 2011. www.bettingsystemprofessional.com
· It is worth taking a look in the parade ring. You can see the horse that you may bet on and create your own opinion on how well the horse appears. e.g. good walker, looking fit & well. · The ‘going’ is the state of the ground on the course. This can be Firm, Good, Soft or Heavy. Some horses may show a preference for a particular type of going which is worth bearing in mind before placing a bet. · Draw advantage. (Flat racing only). On certain racecourses there can be an advantage to the horse that has a certain draw. Race card information and racing press should inform you when this is the case. · Blinkers. Some horses wear blinkers or visa to the side of each eye. This is to help the horse concentrate and does not mean that it can’t see where it is going. · Course & Distance Winners. In the UK all race courses vary in terms of running right handed or left handed, some up & down hills, some have tighter or difficult corners. Due to this a course and distance winner will have an advantage. Placing your Bet Bookmakers are a funny breed with a language of their own. The odds are sometimes confusing to say the very least. If you remember learning fractions at school then you might stand a chance. Some examples. 15/8 is 1 7/8 to 1 13/8 is 1 5/8 to 1 6/4 is 1 ½ to 1 5/4 is 1 ¼ to 1 7/4 is better odds than 13/8. 1/1 or even money gives you £1 back for each £1 stake. 9 SAMPLE FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION 2011. www.bettingsystemprofessional.com
Always compare odds with a few bookmakers before placing you bet. The favourite (fav) in the race is the shortest odds horse that is running. There can be joint favourites. The favourite can be ‘odds on’. This means that the return is actually less than you stake e.g. 2/1 on is shown as 1/2 therefore if you place a £2 bet to win and the horse wins then your return will be £1. You will receive £3 including your stake. Whilst at the races you may notice people with white gloves waving their arms around. These are ‘Tic Tac’ people. The reason they wave their arms around is to signal to all the bookmakers what the odds are around the race course. Placing your bet with a bookmaker When placing a bet you will need to quote the horses name or race card number. The odds will be shown on the bookmakers stand. You will also have to tell the bookmaker how much money you want to bet with (your stake) and also if you want a win or each way bet. Once the transaction has taken place you will be given a ticket with the bookmakers name and your returns should the horse be successful. Each way betting Betting each way gives you the opportunity to have a bet to win whilst also having a bet to be placed. There are 2 bets involved which is why it costs double the stake. If your horse wins then you will get winning returns and place returns, however if the horse is placed then you will get place returns only. Place terms Races with 1-4 runners you can place a win bet only Races with 5-7 runners give a quarter of the odds on 1st & 2nd place. Races with 8 or more runners give a fifth of the odds on 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. 10 SAMPLE FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION 2011. www.bettingsystemprofessional.com
Handicap races with 12-15 runners give a quarter of the odds on 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Handicap races with 16 or more runners gives a quarter of the odds on 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th place. Example. Loopy Loo with odds of 5/1 wins in a 8 horse race with a £1.00 each way bet on . £1.00 each way bet will cost £2.00. Return is £5.00 win plus £1.00 place plus stake of £2.00 therefore total return is £8.00. Rule 4 If a horse that is favourite or well fancied in the betting, is then withdrawn or does not come under starters orders then rule 4 applies. This involves a deduction on returns on the remaining horses in the race. This will be announced at the race course. Placing a Bet with the Tote As a big fan of the Tote (their profits go back into racing). Winnings from the Tote are worked out including your stake at a £1 unit. It is a pool system therefore the fewer winning tickets the better the return. Finding a Tote Window on the race course should not present a problem as they tend to be around every corner. Like with bookmakers you will give the horses race number and the amount you wish to bet with. There is quite a lot of information available relating to the return you will get from betting on each horse. The Tote staff are also very helpful and will help with any questions. You will receive a ticket with the horses number and the stake placed. The dividend will be announced after the race. Each Way & Place Betting As well as a win bet, you can place an each way or a place only bet on the Tote. Place only bet Even if your horse wins you will still get a place return on the bet. 11 SAMPLE FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION 2011. www.bettingsystemprofessional.com
This is one bet instead of two like each way. Each Way Two bets which include one to win and one to be placed. There are other bets with the Tote such as an Exacta which involves predicting the winner and second in the race, a Trifecta which involves predicting the first three in the race, the Totequadpot involves picking a horse to be placed in each of the four Totequadpot races, usually races 3,4,5 & 6 of a meeting and finally the Jackpot & Placepot. These can be great fun, the Jackpot involves picking the winners of the first six races whereas the Placepot involves picking a horse to be placed in the first six races. Placing a bet in the Betting Shop These are the High Street betting shops (Tote included) that we normally all visit at least once a year to place a bet on the Grand National. These shops can also be found on the race course. To place a bet involves writing your own betting slip out with the horses name, the time it runs and how much you would like to bet on it and the type of bet. Starting Price The expression starting price or often abbreviated to SP, is the off price. This means that instead of getting the price shown on the bookmakers stand you get a bet at starting price. This is the odds that the bookmakers set as an average between themselves just before the start of the race. This can sometimes prove better or worse than the price shown on the bookmakers stand at the race course.
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