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Few would gainsay that betting is deep-rooted in UK life, a passion pursued at every level of society from the bingo hall to the bridge parlour but , of course, especially associated with horse racing. However, notwithstanding, or perhaps because of its widespread nature, gambling has its critics. It is commonly attacked as a nonessential malevolent, as an immoral and unproductive activity seducing its protagonists into unjustifiable involvement and tempting them into crime and corruption. Frankly the relatively tax—free rewards of gambling have attracted a criminal component, and undoubtedly dependence on the level of Dostoevsky’s ‘hero ‘, masochistically losing his money, his outlays a preface to orgasm, is a clear manifestation of illness.
Most gamblers , however , are a long way from being social deviants. The overt concept behind betting on horses is to earn income, however aside from those owners, trainers, and jockeys in the club, and a select group (though one hesitates to utilise the collectivity with such highly individualistic men) of pro gamblers, most backers can’t hope even for a steady income and definitely not for a fortune. A lot of them do not have the wherewithal to finance the big outlays which big winnings require.
Moreover, to achieve success in the long term the hacker wishes to grasp form, genealogy, and probability concepts; the bookmaker simply has to hang around for the punters ‘ mistakes. In time most gamblers lose; they know they lose; yet they continue to bet. What they are looking for is the occasional windfall, the finance for an orgy be it in the saloon or mall. In reality for them gambling is a wasteful but exciting alternative option to saving.
Indeed, excitement is maybe the real incentive for most gamblers. Win or lose, gamblers obtain ‘a considerable amount of excitement. And a diversion from the cares and troubles of daily life’. Betting has an important temporal aspect, the delay between making a bet and knowing the result. The effect is that on the racecourse ‘some of the most enthralling moments in a man’s life. Are those which pass between the time when the horses have flashed by the post and when the winner’s number is hoisted ‘, and off the course the stress can be lengthened till the press dash out the early editions.
For most gambling is a chance to brighten up their lives; taking a chance destroys routine be it the daily grind of the factory operative, the never-ending unrewarded jobs of the housewife, or the monotony of the leisured classes, trapped by the obligations of the social calendar. Maybe for the rich gambling is a type of prodigious consumption, a method of putting their wealth in evidence. For the poor betting is, in the words of George Orwell, ‘the most cost-effective of luxuries’: an outlay of ten new pence or perhaps less gives them an opportunity to beat the system; for a moment they can try and control their fate. And make no bones about it, gambling on horses has more to do with talent than luck. Although they use imperfect data, most backers make a genuine mental effort, picking their decisions by a deliberate application of rational standards. Eventually, betting also performs a social function in providing an open sesame to certain sub—cultures: ‘What won the 3.30? ‘ is a safe conversational gambit in any working-class bar. In such cultures the ability to pick winners brings social recognition, and the eagerness to share horse racing systems particularly the hot tip straight from the stable via dubious buddies of buddies, serves to cement relations. Clearly gambling has its positive side and is not merely the unreliable, anti-social activity, caricatured and condemned by the anti—gambllng brigade.
Harriet Harman is a gambling enthusiast and reporter on horse betting systems, including popular manuals and software such as Cash Master.
Written by Harriet Harman on December 21st, 2011 with comments disabled.
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Putting 7 pounds additional weight on one’s horse may appear a short cut to losing cash although not to Tregonwell Frampton, keeper of the royal running horses at Newmarket through five reigns, from Charles II to George I.
Frampton was a professional horseman, a shrewd match-maker who made a good living from the horses he trained. On one famous occasion , however , this machiavellian character was outfoxed. He accepted a challenge from the Yorkshire baronet, Sir William Strickland, proud owner of Merlin, a racehorse acclaimed throughout the northerly counties. The match captured the imagination of the racing world: the champ of the north versus a favorite of the greatest southern tutor. Merlin was sent to Newmarket for acclimatizing under the care of a jockey-groom named Hesletine.
Acting on his master’s directions, one of Frampton’s grooms approached Hesletine who permitted himself to be ‘persuaded ‘ to run a secret trial between the 2 horses in order that Frampton would know whether or not to hedge his bets. Although the trial was supposed to be at the weights assigned for the match, Frampton’s horse actually carried seven pounds excess, so that when Merlin won by only a length Frampton felt certain the race was his and plunged heavily. So did others; both those aware about the subterfuge and those merely assured in Frampton’s judgement. Nonetheless Merlin too had carried half a stone too much in the trial: the reliable Hesletine hadn’t fallen to his southern tempters and had informed his employer of the imminent trial which Sir William made a decision to exploit to his very own advantage. The result of the race was a reproduction of the trial; with both horses carrying 7 pounds less than in their previous encounter, Merlin repeated his one-length victory. Many of those who had banked on Frampton and his steed now faced bankruptcy.
Such were the losses sustained and the volume of property that changed hands that it is claimed that Parliament was stimulated to pass an Act in 1710 to inhibit unrestrained gambling. Part of the Act permitted anyone losing over £10 in a bet to take action in the courts to recover the money. Presumably it was assumed that the danger of not being able to retain loot would deter large—scale wagers. In reality the Act remained very much a dead letter, mainly because gambling men were often willing to honour their obligations.
If they weren’t, there wasn’t any need for them to invoke the Act as they could simply refuse to pay, there being no legal support for winners saying their booty. Only when losers paid out and then changed their minds could the 1710 Act be employed; but losers were disinclined to try this for other legislation passed in the same year had made it illegal to even make a bet of over £10, so to sue for the recovery of losses was to risk prosecution yourself. Generally , however , the authorities turned a blinkered eye. Perhaps they shared the view of the Victorian commissioner of the City police who believed it was decidedly an evil for a spirit of gambling to prevail among the busy community but had ‘no wish to interfere with that class of folks who, having adequate funds and leisure, select so to get rid of their property?
The Act of 1710 had another important clause which specified that any person informing on offenders could obtain up to 3 times the money staked. This legislation too was infrequently, if ever, employed. The gambling elite would never tell on each other. Many of them may have had a unusual code of racing ethicality but honour would preclude informing; they would buy info from the stables but they would never sell proof to the authorities. Small lager betters would be unattractive to informants for the likely monetary rewards were scarcely sufficient to negate the risk of physical attack, In any case the informant could not be concerned in the bets himself, or he too could have to deal with prosecution: as far as racing was concerned this ruled out lots of the potential informing simply because betting books and horse racing systems were exceptionally non-public property.
Harriet Harman is a gambling enthusiast and columnist on horse gambling systems, including popular manuals and software like Cash Master.
Written by Harriet Harman on December 20th, 2011 with comments disabled.
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The health and safety of jockeys must be a major consideration for all racecourses. It was disappointing then, that the BHA’s Disciplinary Panel had two tracks before it last week as it looked into breaches of the rules governing their responsibilities in this area.
In the case of Salisbury racecourse, which is controlled by The Bibury Club Limited, they related to its meeting on 10 October this year. There were charges that one of the ambulances on duty that day did not have the full complement of gear set out in the BHA’s General Instructions, and that one of the ambulances was left untended in the first race, so it could not be used instantly if called on. In addition, the panel heard that some of the checks Racecourse Medical Officers (RMO) are required to carry out at the beginning of each race weren't conducted. The panel ordered a fine of ?3,500 on The Bibury Club for these failings.
Newton Abbot Races Ltd, handling executive of Newton Abbot racecourse, were also queried about their supply of medical facilities. The pre-race inspection on 7 October identified missing gear in one of the ambulances and also in the bags carried by Racecourse Medical Officers. There had been also no direct outside telephone line from the Jockeys ‘ Medical Room. As the equipment supplies had been made up before racing commenced, and the Chief Medical Adviser pointed to the fact that they were only other minor nature, the disciplinary panel warned Newton Abbot Races Ltd as to its future conduct.
The General Directions about the provision of medical support are detailed, running to some 40 pages. They set out the personnel required and their many alternative responsibilities: at least 2 Racecourse Medical Officials who must act on at least eight days racing annually; a qualified nurse on duty in the Jockeys Medical Room; and 1 first aid attendant at each fence or hurdle as a jumps meeting.
Each race meeting must be covered by three ambulances, 2 of which must carry a paramedic on board. One of those paramedic ambulances must be on the course at every point. It’s not that long gone that racing got delayed at one meeting as the two paramedic ambulances had each taken a wounded jockey to infirmary and a further one needed to be rustled up from somewhere.
One ambulance and an RMO are on duty at the beginning of every race, and on the rare occasion that the doctor’s services are needed there the race can’t get started until he has given the all clear on any jockey he has inspected.
There is a amazing list of clobber required with 20 items in the doctor’s bag, and around 50 on each of the three ambulances. These go from stretchers, spinal boards and dressings, through simple oral medication like aspirin, up to 14 items to help with breathing and 12 or so drugs which can sometimes be injected if required. The Jockeys ‘ Medical Room holds a fresh set of supplies.
RMOs have to examine every jockey who falls, and then finish a report on his fitness, even if they find him unhurt. As soon as possible after the report has been finished the course Stewards ‘ Director enters the data on the BHA wounds database, and if an injury ends up in the rider being stood down the medical suspension will be identified, a so-called red entry. Other copies go to the Chief Medical Advisor and the Pro Jockeys Association, which handles any insurance claims.
When we go racing we see awfully little of this work, which is precisely as it should be. And there are many other behind-the-scenes jobs that go toward making a day at the races go well for everyone concerned. I may be taking a look at some of those activities in future articles.
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Written by Matt Bisogno on December 19th, 2011 with comments disabled.
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Horse racing betting is a form of entertainment which evolved from the equestrian sport. When people started enjoying the thrill of racing horses they began to device other methods to add to the thrill. Some started to place their bets for certain contestants to win. This made the equestrian crowd go wilder and louder as the horses gallop to the finish line.
The betting mechanism is pretty simple. There are three basic bets. The first one is the “win”. When you bet for “win” it means that you are betting that the horse will win first place. “Place” is another bet where you believe that the hors will either win the second or third place. Another bet is the “show” which means you bet that the horse will win 3rd place or better. Of course the highest prize is for those who placed the bet “win” on a winning horse. Those who bet “place” or “show” would have lower prize pots but there’s a higher probability of winning.
Those who bet use a wide variety of strategies and horse racing betting tips in order to increase the probability of winning. There are various betting combinations and techniques for reducing the risk involved in betting.
The most important thing in winning a horse race bet is your choice of horse to bet on. The tip is something very basic but shouldn’t be missed out. To increase your chances of winning you have to choose a horse with a good track record. Try to check for the records for the past 6 weeks as to who is on a winning streak. Horses that weren’t able to race for 6 weeks or more may not be in a winning condition.
One strategy to use in horse race betting is box betting. You can make multiple bets in order to even out the losses. This way, the risk of loss is reduced. More advanced strategies are also used for more advanced bets.
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Written by Keith Reinber on December 18th, 2011 with comments disabled.
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Betting on horse races is not simple as looking at a horse, choosing which one is the biggest or the most muscled, and placing a bet on it. There are key points to consider when betting on horse races. It is vital to know each horse and study their strengths and weaknesses in order to obtain a more certain prediction.
But, it is not always possible to follow horses around the world. Because races happen in different parts of the world, you cannot possibly travel around the world just to see each of the horses run. Of course, you have a life outside of horse racing. Following horses around is the job of a horse racing tipster.
A racing tipster is the person who has been with horses long enough to know each horse’s strengths and weaknesses. They then compare the strengths of one horse with that of the others and formulate a prediction which bettors rely on to win. Because a racing tipster is expected to make reliable predictions because he has been with horses for years. They also have followers who seek their predictions in order to win instant cash.
Before, horse race tipsters are humans. Nowadays, however, they have been replaced by online sites and computers. Usually, tipsters get a certain percentage out of the winnings. This percentage is considered as their pay.
Unfortunately, the services of racing tipsters have become obsolete over the years because of the advent of the web. This is because most races are streamed online.
The information on every horse, including the wins and losses are available with just a click of a button. All that you need to know about a certain horse can be made available to you and this will make your predictions a lot more predictable. Online information is also free. There are a vast number of sites that offer free tips on horse racing.
Do you want to know all the information about horse racing tipster that you want to bet on? Go online and search for racing tipster sites.
Written by Keith Reinber on December 17th, 2011 with comments disabled.
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If you are an avid fan of horse racing, odds are you have often considered buying your own race horse. Unquestionably, horse ownership is a satisfying endeavour. This guide will help you fully understand the ins and outs of owning a race horse, the costs of owning a racehorse, and help you decide if ownership is right for you.
Buying A Racehorse Prices for a racehorse are around 15,000 pounds, but they will vary according to the performance and pedigree of the horse as well as the demand and general economic climate of the horse market. It is always suggested that you hire a trainer or a bloodstock agent to help you decide on your horse, and find the best place to procure it. Have them come with you to public auctions and claiming races. If you select to purchase privately, make sure that the horse receives a veterinary exam for racing, not just a general exam.
Costs Of Owning A Racehorse Now that you know, on average, what a racehorse costs to buy, you need to consider the ongoing costs. On average, they add up to around 16,000 pounds annually and include (but are not limited to):
Food, exercise, stable staff and trainer fees
Care for training facilities (gallop expenses)
Veterinary care: routine care such as vaccinations, scoping and blood sampling
Shoeing: shoes are replaced in general every 4-6 weeks
Transporting your horse to and from races and events
Race day staff overtime
Race expenses to enter your horse in an event/race
Fees for your jockey/rider
You may also have to pay registration expenses in order to register your horse, horse’s name, ownership and colours. You should also purchase insurance for your horse.
Why Own A Racehorse? Are you scared off now? You shouldn’t be! There are significant benefits to owning a racehorse. Practical benefits include registering for Value Added Tax (VAT). You can then reclaim the VAT you have paid on your ongoing costs. And of course, there are other benefits too…like owner privileges on race day, and full access to Owners Only areas for you and your guests.
If outright ownership isn’t for you, consider joining a racehorse syndicate or club. The costs of owning a racehorse are much lower this way. You and several other people purchase a share in a racehorse, rather than paying the entire fee, and in the majority of cases the ongoing fees are included. You can take part in the training, visit your horse, and of course share the exhilaration of race day as an owner!
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Written by Ruth Williams on November 22nd, 2011 with comments disabled.
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For some people, horse races is a uncertain undertaking, one they would want to stay away from. Others really like the thrill of racing horses and betting on them. No matter which side you are, the following paragraphs will offer some horse racing tips and how to place solid bets that raise your chances.
Before I begin, I’d like to make a few things very clear. Horse racing isn’t a means to earn money. Yes, it can be fascinating as a spare time activity or to spend cash you have on something exciting but that’s that. You should not bet on horses if you don’t have the money for this. There are lots of other, better means to earn money.
Why should I say that? Definitely somebody wins some money when he bets on a horse that is victorious? Naturally, people do make money. However, over time, you’d realize that the amount of money isn’t a great deal. You could lose 5 races and plenty of money to win one. Generally, its a really high risk game and you won’t make considerable profits, if any.
With that said, let’s dive right into the real content.
Above all, you need to know when you should close shop for the day. A number of people I’ve observed keep betting additional money even when it’s obviously not their day and they’re losing everything. Occasionally, it’s just not practical or advisable to bet, particularly if you are losing money on everything you are betting. In those cases, its better to quit and resume after a few days.
Most of horse race betting concerns taking care of your resources and your money well. When you have a plan, you’d be in a better position. It could be stupid to think that everything will work out exactly as spelled out in the plan but in any case, preparing is better than not doing anything. There are also some horse racing websites that give you horse racing tips for today.
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Written by Mark Sendros on November 9th, 2011 with comments disabled.
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When one thinks about history of horse racing one will definitely be thinking about what makes one of the oldest sports known to mankind so exciting. In fact, the origins of this sport can be traced to prehistoric times when nomadic tribes from Central Asia that were the first to domesticate horses began racing them around the year 4500 BC.
From those early days, the history of horse racing changed from being a sport that was mainly the sport of nobility as well as royalty to one that today is played by everyone and with much money at stake as well.
Whats more, the modern form of racing is only less popular than baseball and is loved in the US as nowhere else, barring the United Kingdom. Wagers amounting to many billions of dollars are bet by many millions of race goers who spend more than a few thousand days at the racecourses.
Countries like Canada, Great Britain, those in Western Europe, and even Ireland, Australia, as well as in New Zealand and South America witness lots of horse racing events. When it comes to picking the most popular form of racing, thoroughbred racing stands out as it enjoys maximum popularity.
Some of the popular forms of horse racing include harness racing and steeplechase racing as well as quarter horse racing. The origins of horse racing, as mentioned, go back to the times of Central Asian civilizations and also to Mediterranean civilizations.
In the early days of racing, racing with chariots pulled by horses and also mounted racing was most popular and the Greeks loved it and included it in their Olympics that were held in 638 BC. The Roman Empire was also smitten by this sport.
The history of modern horse racing can be traced to the twelfth century which is when English Knights returning from the Crusades brought with them a complement of Arab stallions that were bred with mares from England. The result was many a fleet footed horse and also many that could race over longer distances.
During these years, Englishmen and Englishwomen placed private wagers on which among two horses would finish ahead of the other in a race involving just two horses.
In the eighteenth century, Queen Anne professionalized the sport and the rest, as they say, is all history.
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Written by Byron Jonas on November 6th, 2011 with comments disabled.
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The English Triple Crown Series: whether you own race horses, breed horses or train them, nothing is comparable to a horse winning the Triple Crown Series. Some persons might insist that this is a unique series, due to the prizes and high status. Although that is true in some cases, the series’ unique history makes it different from other horse races.
In 1853, the phrase “Triple Crown” was introduced to the sport of British horse racing; during this year, a thoroughbred racehorse by the name of West Australian was the winner of three British horse races, and these were extremely prominent races. The three winnings everyone wants to achieve is in the 2000 Guineas Stakes, the Epsom Derby and the St. Leger Stakes. Winning all three races was such a staple event that the horse, Western Australian, was named the first ever Triple Crown winner. Through time, that particular title would become quite popular and gain prestige in Britain’s world of horse racing.
The three races are the major factors that render the British Triple Crown its successful accomplishments and high status. In either April or May, the beginning of the 2000 Guineas Stakes, will be held at Newmarket Racecourse. The race covers a surface of one flat mile. The Guineas Stakes, which was run as a leg of the Triple Crown for the first time in 1809, was the final race to be added to the Triple Crown.
Following the Guineas Stakes is the Epsom Derby, which takes place at Epsom Downs racecourse. The length of the race is one mile, four furlongs and ten yards. Since 1780, the Epsom Derby has been held every year in June. In fact, the race is considered to be one of the most important of the English Classic Races.
This was the third race that occurred during the series, the St. Leger. St. Leger Stakes is the longest of the three races, with a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs, and 132 yards. Being the third and final race of the Triple Crown, the race’s long distance makes it a true test. Doncaster Racecourse holds St. Leger Stakes, a race run there every September since 1776 St. Leger Stakes is an old English horse race; in fact, it is among the oldest of horse races.
The Triple Crown, which is composed of three challenging races, is an accomplishment for a racehorse trainer, owner, jockeys and breeders whose horse is capable of competing for one of the most coveted trophies in British horse racing. A mere fourteen racehorses have won the Triple Crown since 1853, which demonstrates how difficult it is to accomplish this.
Have you considered becoming a member of a horse racing syndicate? This type of racehorse ownership enables you to own a share of a racehorse with the added benefit that the cost of the horse’s upkeep is split amongst all the members.
Written by Ruth Williams on November 4th, 2011 with comments disabled.
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Many people enjoy watching horse racing today. There are many different styles that can be watched including the standard horse race with the quarter horses or there are other events such as cart racing that also can be watched. Many people that watch the races also usually place bets on the outcome as well.
When you attend the races, you will find that the betting process can be confusing. It will be important if you plan to place bets that you understand what you are betting on and how the entire process works. Many times people who are just placing a bet for the fun of it will not really be concerned about the payout. However some people place bets professionally and are completely aware of what their should be receiving after the race.
Looking for information can be an easy task. You will want to be certain that you receive only the best quality information. Relying on a variety of information that you have paid for which results in no wins causes extensive frustration for most.
Insider information on the race and horses will be very helpful for the beginner as well as for experienced betters. Getting this information will lead to increasing your winnings and results in less stress for you. While no one can positively guarantee that the tips you are receiving will always provide you with a win, some services are using many years of experience to decide which pick would be the best.
For beginning betters especially, these tips will be crucial to making a profit on the bets. Even for experienced betters, the tips are very helpful. Finding a service that only charges you for winning information makes it much easier on your pocket book as well.
Most of the sites will offer many different types of information for a price paid monthly or you will pay for each tip individually. Still, paying for tips which are not leading to you winning, you will be throwing your money away twice. Information obtained from people with information regarding the race or the horses will be helpful to you.
Knowing the statistics of those tips also will help you pick a service that has a proven record of providing consistent winning information. Horse racing tips are available for all types of racing. Within the field there are many types of races as well as different types and classes of horses. It can all be very confusing, especially to a beginner.
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Written by Jennifer Stuart on November 3rd, 2011 with comments disabled.
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