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What is the most complicated aspect of the sport of horse racing?

Undestanding the types of bets and how pari-mutuel betting really works.
16% (70 votes)
Having a true understanding of all the numeric data provided in the racing form when handicapping races.
25% (105 votes)
Visually being able to interpret how a horse's performance is helped or hindered by the jockey ride given.
24% (104 votes)
Horse racing as a sport is complicated in all aspects, which makes it very difficult for novice fans to really understand.
34% (146 votes)
Total votes: 425

Havre de Grace or Goldikova - which is the better Breeders' Cup story?

If Havre de Grace runs against the boys in the Classic and wins, that's the big story this year.
18% (75 votes)
Goldikova winning 4 Breeders' Cup races in four years is a Breeders' Cup story no one will ever forget.
30% (128 votes)
If either one of the above two events actually occurs, that story will be 'the' story of this year's Breeders' Cup Championship.
26% (111 votes)
Just having two top fillies once again headlining the Breeders' Cup event is big racing news on its own.
25% (106 votes)
Total votes: 420

Breeders' Cup Classic top contender for 2011 is...

Uncle Mo - After his recent impressive second is back on track; expect a big run in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
20% (96 votes)
Stay Thirsty - His win in the Travers verifies he is the 'real deal' for this year's Breeders' Cup Classic.
21% (100 votes)
Tizway - This amazing horse has all the right ingredients to cross the Churchill Downs finish line first.
16% (76 votes)
Havre de Grace - This 4-year-old filly is something special, winning 3 of her last 4 races.
22% (102 votes)
2011 Breeders' Cup Classic will be won by another race contender.
20% (96 votes)
Total votes: 470

2011 Breeders' Cup Contenders - How will they compare with previous years?

This is an exceptional group of both U.S. and international horses. The 2011 Breeders' Cup will be very contentious.
25% (61 votes)
The runners for the 2011 Breeders' Cup are average at best. With the exception of Goldikova, there's not much to talk about.
28% (68 votes)
Breeders' Cup 2011 appears to be shaping up as one of the weaker groups for racing's main event.
20% (48 votes)
It's still too early to determine the quality of the contenders for this year's 2-day Breeders' Cup event.
28% (68 votes)
Total votes: 245

Mike Repole's Two Top 3-Year-Olds - Uncle Mo & Stay Thirsty - Which One Can Win the 2012 Breeders' Cup Classic

Uncle Mo can win the 2012 Breeders' Cup Classic if he performs well in his next two starts. This is a colt with a lot of talent
26% (103 votes)
Stay Thirsty is improving with every start. His win in the Jim Dandy was impressive. A true Breeders' Cup Classic contender.
22% (89 votes)
Neither Stay Thirsty or Uncle Mo will win the 2012 Breeders' Cup Classic.
25% (99 votes)
Either horse can win - both horses are talented. Under the right conditions, the 2012 Breeders' Cup Classic can be theirs.
27% (105 votes)
Total votes: 396

If I could have a career in horse racing, I would be...

A Jockey - yes, it's dangerous, but the thrill and excitement of winning a big race seems like the ultimate rush to me.
20% (63 votes)
Top Trainer - Managing, training and placing horses and then watching them race seems like the perfect career.
21% (69 votes)
Big-time Owner - Owning horses is a great experience. What could be more thrilling and exciting than watching them win.
23% (75 votes)
Professional Bettor - Analyzing races, picking winners, cashing big tickets is probably the ultimate career in horse racing.
19% (60 votes)
I'll be keeping my day job - my career in horse racing resides at HorseRaceGame.com.
17% (56 votes)
Total votes: 323

Celebrity Horse Racing Owners - Which one of the following helps the sport the most?

Lady Gaga - Her fans are loyal and dedicated and with her unique marketing ability, she could create a lot of new racing fans.
32% (116 votes)
Tiger Woods - With his passion to win and his enormous following, he would revive horse racing just like he did golf.
25% (89 votes)
The Dalai Lama - If he owned race horses, wouldn't everyone else in the world want to own one, too?
22% (78 votes)
Donald Trump - The tracks would be packed just to see the hairstyle of Trump's horses.
22% (79 votes)
Total votes: 362

Breeders' Cup Racing 2011 - What should we expect?

Without Zenyatta, the Breeders' Cup will experience a significant decline in on-track attendance and handle from last year.
24% (72 votes)
With no current superstar thoroughbreds going mainstream, expect a mediocre Breeders' Cup event at best.
28% (82 votes)
Because the 2011 Breeders' Cup is at Churchill Downs again, the crowds will be huge and the betting handle enormous.
30% (88 votes)
This year's Breeders' Cup will surpass last year in both betting handle and on-track attendance.
18% (52 votes)
Total votes: 294

Horse Racing Vacation Getaway - Where Do You Want to Go?

Saratoga offers great racing, an enormous amount of history, a sophisticated, elegant environment. That's where I want to go!
25% (110 votes)
Del Mar Racetrack, San Diego. Flip flops, shorts and beautiful sunsets on the beach. Oh, and great racing, too!
27% (116 votes)
The Jersey Shore brings you Monmouth Park. A nice family track environment and a lot of other things to do besides racing.
18% (77 votes)
Any one of these destinations works for me. Just give me nice summer weather and some top horse racing events.
30% (132 votes)
Total votes: 435

Now that it's time for the 2011 Belmont Stakes, which horse is the main contender?

Animal Kingdom is absolutely the horse to beat, especially now with the added distance. Look for him flying late.
27% (123 votes)
Nehro is fresh and ready after skipping the Preakness. You'll find him in the winner's circle.
18% (82 votes)
Mucho Macho Man has a running style that perfectly fits the mile-and-a-half distance of the Belmont Stakes. He's the winner.
17% (78 votes)
Shackleford took a big step forward - look for this 3-year-old colt to continue to improve.
17% (76 votes)
A different horse will win this year's Belmont Stakes. Because of the distance, expect a real long-shot winner.
21% (97 votes)
Total votes: 456


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