Today's Horse Racing

[eightbo]

Any idea when Tampa Bay Downs is on?

I think it's a winter track but it's one of the easiest trading tracks in the US.

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what's the job of this guy? looks like a linesman

[Derek27]

Thanks. They're officials, known as outriders - highly skilled horsemen and do an amazing job.

I've seen one of those outriders intercept a loose horse running the wrong way around the track mid-race and get it out of harm's way.

[Trader Pat]

Any idea when Tampa Bay Downs is on?

I think it's a winter track but it's one of the easiest trading tracks in the US.

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what's the job of this guy? looks like a linesman

They're used to keep other horses calm on the way to the start so you'll often see them trotting along beside problem horses. Never understood why this practice isn't adopted in this part of the world. At the very least it would make catching loose horses much easier.

[Derek27]

They're used to keep other horses calm on the way to the start so you'll often see them trotting along beside problem horses. Never understood why this practice isn't adopted in this part of the world. At the very least it would make catching loose horses much easier.

I think you might be referring to the 'ponies'?

The reason why US horses are ponied down to the start is that US horses are more bred for speed (very few races of 12-furlong plus). Sprinters often just have two gears and when you get them out of a trot it's hard for the jock to hold them back, hence they benefit from a pony beside them to lead them down to the start.

[eightbo]

Got it, thanks.

Trading a 1/6 shot at Turf Paradise really gets you questioning your path in life

[Trader Pat]

I think you might be referring to the 'ponies'?

The reason why US horses are ponied down to the start is that US horses are more bred for speed (very few races of 12-furlong plus). Sprinters often just have two gears and when you get them out of a trot it's hard for the jock to hold them back, hence they benefit from a pony beside them to lead them down to the start.

Seems to have a calming effect as well? It seems very rare a horse bolts in the US racing with these guys around.

[Trader Pat]

Got it, thanks.

Trading a 1/6 shot at Turf Paradise really gets you questioning your path in life

I hear you.. looking back at some recorded trades on a Saturday night has got me questioning mine!

[eightbo]

Andrea Atzeni riding a 4/1 shot for Roger Varian at Woodbine?

edit: he's put them all to shame to be fair

[Trader Pat]

Andrea Atzeni riding a 4/1 shot for Roger Varian at Woodbine?

edit: he's put them all to shame to be fair

Thats definitely one of those that falls into the 'worth a punt' category

[Derek27]

Disappointed with the liquidity at Woodbine for quite a valuable card.

[Derek27]

Can't remember what price I laid this for but after the withdrawal it was reduced to 2.13.

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[Derek27]

Up in time for the first race!!

[Derek27]

First at Goodwood's scalping like an Australian race.

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[StellaBot]

2.50 Chepstow
Minella Awards its hurdle form (time) at Galway looks good.
Horse 1st won yesterday.
Not run much ??? problems
But seems classy

[dragontrades]

30k done at 1.01