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Will the new synthetic racetracks change the way we classify a true champion in its current context?
Yes, as more racetracks move to these surfaces, we will have to consider the best thoroughbreds on those surfaces as champions.
19%
No, a true champion would perform well on any racing surface, thus the meaning of true champion.
58%
Not sure-it will be hard to compare old-time greats to current greats at least from the standpoint of speed and speed ratings.
22%
Total votes: 36
Advice Anyone?
Posted on: Thu, 08/14/2008 - 9:40am
Advice Anyone?
I plan on going to the North American Racing Academy (it's a college), in a couple of years. But in the mean time, what should I do to increase my knowledge about the sport of horse racing? The closest racetrack to us, is over an hour away.............................so I can't get a part time job there. Should I just read as much as I can about it? I love to read, so that would be ok, but I'm not sure......................................
Kayla
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PLEASE, anyone!?
Kayla
sTART WITH
http://www.horse-races.net/
Then visit and join
http://www.paceadvantage.com/
Also give this forum a try.Very friendly .
http://www.theclubhouseturn.com/forums/index.php
also play the free youbet.net contest everyday to learn about handicapping
http://www.youbet.net/m/m1/default.aspx
Get free PAST PERFORMANCES HERE ON A DAILY BASIS
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Besides you bet .net you can get free live video here
http://horseracing.sportsline.com/cbs/liveracing/
ALWAYS CHECK OUT mountaneer if you are on youbet or cbs and listen to the 2 people who do the handicapping show.
They are very solid with the fundamentals of the game
AND HERE free video
http://www.calracing.com/medication_policies.php
Also visit
http://www.dmtc.com/
and play their daily contest.Just 1 race a day and the pp's are free on site.
Six ,two and even ...over and out
WOW! Ok, thanks! I'll take a look at them all.
Kayla
:)
http://www.ffreview.com/horse/speedpoints.htm
I have made my own adjustment to this ,mainly i believe in looking at every race in the PP'S regardeless of how far back.
Six ,two and even ...over and out
you dont have to work at the track...find a farm and work with the horses on the farm. Whether race horses or just horse in general you can get great experience...always remember you are going to start on the bottom and work your way up...but once you get someone with some rep in the business vouching for you it is always easier.
Ok, thanks so much! I do currently take riding lessons at a local barn, so I'll look into helping out there. And somewhere between winter and spring, I'm going to be getting a horse, so that should help too.
Kayla
I feel the best way to go about any profession is learn on the job. You can read and read all day but nothing beats a good kick in the ass by a 10 YO 1400lb. Broodmare. My experience came from a 3 month old sucking and she got a little ahead of me and mule kicked me (not to get explicit) right between the legs. I did have a little difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping posistion for a few weeks!
An hour away will certainly eat away at your funds the way gas prices are but IMO you are going to have to get down and dirty if you really want to pursue your dreams. The BEST always start from the bottom and work their way up.
GPJ
WOW! That would hurt!! And ok, I guess you're right, nothing beats plan hard work and dedication!!
Thanks,
Kayla