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Horse Tracks By : SimonSkinner British settlers brought horse racing to America, building the first horse track in 1665. Organized racing didn't begin until after the Civil War. By 1890, 314 horse tracks were in operation all over the country. Due to criminal involvement, the American Jockey Club was formed in 1894 to address the problems this caused. Harness tracks By : SimonSkinner There are 46 harness tracks in the United States. They are clustered for the most part in the Northeast and Midwest, with a lone track on the West Coast in California. Cal Expo is home to the only harness track in the west. Also catering to the Thoroughbred crowd, this track in Sacramento also offers amateur racing for drivers who are licensed but have not been paid for their services. Horse Racing Forms By : wponies A horse race form is a printed program that displays all of the necessary information about a horse race. It will usually list the scheduled races, the names of the horses, and other pertinent race information. A horse race card helps bettors make an informed betting choice. There is a lot of very valuable information on the forms that betters really should know such as the time that each race will be starting. Oak Tree at Santa Anita By : wponies In 1968, three distinguished figures of California horse racing, Clement L. Hirsch, Louis R. Rowan, and Dr. Jack Robbins, met with the then-president of Santa Anita Park, Robert P. Strub with a proposal to offer horsemen an opportunity for first-class racing between the end of the Del Mar season and the opening of the Santa Anita winter-spring meeting. Horse Racing Systems By : wponies What are some of the most popular horse racing systems out there? Most of them have a lot of things in common. They are all the type of system that just uses raw data. One of the things about betting that causes a lot of players to trip up is that they do not understand how to bet the data. Players have a tendency to trust their eyes way too much. After all, they can see the horses run, so why can’t they bet on what they see? Horse Betting Odds Basics By : wponies Horse betting odds can be quite confusing to the novice bettor. With the proliferation of online horse racing sites, it is easier than ever for new players to join in the fun of betting on the horses. However, in order to make money on your wagers, you need to know the odds and how they can affect your potential payout. Along with the odds themselves, you must also consider the chances your horse has of actually placing in this particular race. Breeders’ Cup Free Picks By : wponies If you know anything about horse racing, then you know that it is a sport that is closely tied to gambling. Out in Las Vegas, online, or even at the track, people come to not only watch, but also to make their picks. They throw down money on trifectas, perfectas, and straight bets with the hopes that their horse will make them rich. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t. Three Online Horse Racing Betting Mistakes to Avoid By : wponies If you are just starting out with online horse racing betting, you know that there is a lot to learn before you will make consistent money. Unfortunately, because there is real money involved, it will be costly to learn by simple trial and error. Each mistake you make will hurt your bankroll and limit your future earning power. Luckily for the novice gambler, most of these mistakes are confined to three areas and are easy to correct. With enough practice, patience, and discipline, you should Breeders’ Cup Contenders By : wponies When the horses take to the track at Santa Anita in late October, there will be quite a few guys who think they have a chance to win. The Breeders’ Cup Classic is one of the best races of the year and it has arguably the best field that you ever ask for as a horse racing fan. How do they put together such a nice collection of horses for this race? It’s simple – they offer a ton of cash to the owner whose horse takes home the championship. In 2008, the field will be strong once again. Quarter Horse Racing By : wponies If you know anything about the American Quarter Horse, it is the first breed of horses native to the United States. This breed is evolved and is when the bloodlines of a horse was brought to the New World and became mixed. 2008 Breeder’s Cup to Run on Synthetic Surface By : wponies The 2008 Breeder’s Cup will be a challenge for horses and jockeys, but for a different reason than you might expect. Any time you are going up against the top horses in the world, you are going to be challenged, but this time around, jockeys and horses have to navigate a completely new running surface. The 2008 Breeder’s Cup will be the first horse race to ever run on a synthetic track and there is a little bit of concern about what the results might be. All of the news coming from the Santa Anita track is good and it seems like the initial reviews of the surface have been very positive. Oak Tree at Santa Anita Park By : SimonSkinner The 1960s brought about a major renovation of Santa Anita Park and in 1968, Del Mar Racetrack relinquished its dates for a fall meeting. A group of horsemen including Clement Hirsch intervened and established the not-for-profit Oak Tree Racing Association. Oak Tree had no facilities of its own and rented Santa Anita Park for its first autumn meeting in 1969. Oak Tree has since become the operator of the autumn meet at Santa Anita Park. Santa Anita Park: California Racing at Its Finest By : SimonSkinner Santa Anita Park is Santa Anita Park is well known for its Art Deco facade and the background of the San Gabriel Mountains behind the track and turf. It has a one mile synthetic main track as well as turf course that measures just over 7 furlongs. The track also features the "downhill" turf course that has a unique hillside which is used mainly to run 6 ½ furlong sprints. The synthetic track is one of the few of its kind in the US and could possibly be the spark of a new trend in horseracing. Alaska's Aleutian Islands By : www.KomailNoori.com Journeyings worthy of romantic saga, contributions to the rich collections of rare plants … books swelling the exciting literature on Arctic travel Win At The Races Today By : Martin Travers Racing enthusiast who is sick to the back teeth of systems promising the earth and delivery very little. Frontline Lay changes all of that!!!! A Sport Betting Pro Reveals How To Win 97% Of Your Sport Bets! By : Dan Glover John Morrison has discovered a spectacular sport betting system that he has used to produce an astonishing 97% winning rate on all of his sport bets. But before you place any bets, make sure the sports book you'll be using is trustworthy by seeing that it is a member of some well-known gambling association and its payment history and credibility are unblemished. Thoroughbred Handicappers - Check Out this Free Thoroughbred Handicapping System By : Mike Beale With this horse racing system, anyone can make a profit betting race horses. Learn how trainers manipulate the form of their horses. The complete set of rules for this system can be found in this article. Free Horse Race Betting Tips Sheet By : Jimmymayon Everyone likes an occasional tip or two, especially those that seem sound and worth trying. These tips are mostly hunches or astute observations done by seasoned players on competing horses, jockeys and trainers. Here are a few horse race betting tips: bet only on the horses you have a gut feeling that would win, bet on a horse that has won before, avoid placing wagers on a horse that has just moved up in class, look into the history and ability of the jockeys and keep an eye out on the tote boa PTC: pari-mutuel national account wagering provider. By : Jimmymayon A brief description of the wagering system used in premierturfclub The Skinny on Totalisators By : Jimmymayon A brief definition of the term totalisators and how they work with regards to paramutuel. Applying Hedge Bets By : Jimmymayon A brief definition of the betting strategy called hedging. Odds Dutching At The Races By : Jimmymayon This article is a brief but comprehensive definition of Dutch betting, win, daily double, exactas and Quinella wagers. Dutch Wins and More at PTC By : Jimmymayon Explaining PTC’s new software upgrade: a real-time dutching program. Horse Care and Maintenance By : Jason Petrina There is quite a lot involved in the upkeep and maintenance of a horse and anyone who is considering the purchase of a horse should fully understand that before embarking on such a task. While owning a horse can be very pleasurable and rewarding, it’s also a lot of work. Horses are very loving, gentle creatures that require precise care and maintenance. Purchasing a Horse: When is the Time Right? By : Jason Petrina Individuals who are interested in horseback riding will at some point face the decision of purchasing their own horse. Before taking on the expense and responsibility of a horse, it is important to first look at the various factors that that should be considered. The History of the City of Chester and its Racecourse By : Keith Driscoll Chester celebrates its folk heritage with concerts, dances, workshops, displays, crafts and children's events, featuring many local and national folk performers Newmarket and the History of Horse Racing By : Keith Driscoll Newmarket is the home of the British Jockey Club, remains the headquarters of numerous national and global racing organisations. The History Of The Grand National Horse Race At Aintree. By : Keith Driscoll The Aintree Grand National is many things but easy to pick a winner isn't one of them, and some people resort to the pin! Horse Racing Systems - Easy Way To Profit? By : Keith Driscoll Although for many of us the excitement of having a bet is what matters, one thing is for sure you can have a lot of fun running horse racing systems even if you don't have a bet, in fact many people do just that. Top Mistakes Horse Racing Gamblers Make By : Tim Mehmet Horse racing is a favorite pastime of many men especially those who love to gamble their money in the hope of getting more bucks if they win. Those who just bet on certain occasions may also be influenced by the gambling atmosphere that it’s possible for them to make horse racing their way of life. But no matter who they are – horse owners, trainers and gamblers, they share one common agenda and that is to win money.

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