Ireland - The Unique Racecourse With The Very Soft Going

Horse racing has always played a big part in Irish life. But one race meeting that only takes place once a year is totally unique and here's why.

A Horse Course, of Course, for Rescue Workers

While trying to contain a tragic accident site on Long Island last month where a horse trailer became disconnected from its truck, rescue workers felt woefully inadequate trying to handle the injured and dying horses. Clearly, they had no experience with the large animals, and some were moved to tears when explaining how helpless they felt.

Farewell Barbaro

This is a tribute to Barbaro, a Thoroughbred racehorse, who captured the hearts of millions of people all over the world. It is a 'farewell' piece, to a beautiful horse who won the 132nd Kentucky Derby, and suffered a devastating injury during the 2006 Preakness Stakes. Although he did not prevail, his story is an inspiration, and a beacon for courage and love.

Horse Racing Systems Where You Win Every Single Time?

The truth is that a powerful Horse racing system takes a lot of the talent and guess work, and throws it right out the window. So if you follow a proven system, that shows you how to analyse charts, past performances, workout times, and the conditions of the track; you have definitely improved your chances of winning.

Betting On Horse Racing

Horse racing is getting popular with more and more people turning up to watch them. This in turn has also seen a marked increase in bets being placed on horse racing. When placing bets on horse racing, it is important to identify winners or potential winners.

The Triple Crown Races

In the late 1800s, three different tracks were created to test three year old horses. These races were Belmont Stakes, Preakness and Kentucky Derby. The first time all three races were held in the same year was in 1875. In 1919, Sir Barton became the first horse to win all the three races. The term, Tripe Crown was coined in 1930 by Charles Hatton, a columnist, who used it to cover the horse Gallant Fox’s winning efforts.

Enjoy A Top Day Out At The Races

Have you ever attended a horse racing meeting? If you have answered this question in the negative, you could be missing out on what I believe is a great day out. I have enjoyed the thrill of going to the races for the last twenty years, it is not all about the gambling, it is more about the atmosphere, seeing the skill of the jockeys and the sheer power of the horses.

Succeeding At Horse Race Betting - The Defining Characteristic Of A Successful Punter

Betting on horses can be one of the most profitable investment opportunities available, if approached in the right manner. There is one defining characteristic that all successful punters have in common.

Betting On Horse Racing - Sensible Money Management (Part 3)

This is the third installment in a series of articles on profitable betting through sensible money management. So far, I have discussed the importance of getting value when you bet, to maximize the returns you achieve when your selections win. In the most recent article you should have learned to keep your stakes in proportion to the size of your betting bank.

Your Derby Handicapping Monthly - March 2007

It will be interesting to see if Nobiz Like Shobiz' potential Speed-Pace-Stamina figures will gain an additional 14 points and an 108 rating, during 2007 running of the Wood Memorial. So, Keep a close eye on: him, the rest of the horses that are covered in this report; and, as a matter of fact, all of the other 2007 Kentucky Derby Contenders. Because, any horse that is capable of increasing its Speed-Pace-Stamina Rating by 14 percent per Derby prep race ... and not over exert itself ... You can safely consider to be a solid Derby contender.

TTS Newsletter #9

Horse Racing Newsletter with interesting data for betting and gambling systems fans, as well as tips.

2000 Guineas 'Preview'

A preview of the 2000 Guineas, in the style of Elmer Fudd.

Your Derby Handicapping Monthly - April

Hopefully, by this time, you eliminated half of the horses scheduled to run in the 2007 Kentucky Derby. Why? Because approximately 50% of the horses in Derby field are pretenders ... and are not suited to be called Contenders. They are the ones that probably cause some of the major problems for the True Contenders by bunching together, tiring and quitting ... thereby, blocking and jamming up the running paths between far turn and the 1-8 pole of the stretch.

Internet Horse Betting - Strategies to Create a Winning Formula

There's no denying that horse betting is a very lucrative opportunity, but only IF you know what you're doing. Ok, you might make some money here and there by betting on horses by pure luck, but more people will lose a substantial amount of money by simply not knowing the strategies that can make you a fortune.