Types of Horse Races
by: John Timmons
Horse Races come in several types, namely, stakes,
handicap, allowance, claiming or maiden races. Each one of
these have important differences in terms of the types of
horses entered into the race, as well as how horse owners
and trainers will decide to run their horse in the race.
Stakes races are those which occur annually, offer very
large purses, and attract very high quality horses.
Examples of stakes races include the Belmont Stakes and the
Kentucky Derby.
Handicap races are such that the weights of the various
jockeys are equalized through the use of lead weights. Many
consider the weight that a horse is carrying to be one of
the critical factors in handicapping races. Older, stronger
horses are typically allowed to carry more weight than
younger horses, and these differences are one of the many
factors savvy handicappers take into account when choosing
their winners.
Claiming races are far and away the most common type of
race. In a claiming race, each horse is entered at a
specific price, and may be purchased, or ?claimed? by
another owner. Claiming is one way in which competition
between horses can be equalized. For example, an excellent
horse which is valued at $20,000 will not run in a claiming
race where the claiming price is $5,000 or less.
Conversely, a horse with a low value (e.g., due to poor
past performance) is unlikely to run in a race with a high
claiming price, simply because it will be outclassed. In
fact, it is unlikely that track officials would even allow
such discrepancies to take place.
Allowance races are essentially non-claiming races, usually
designed for horses which race infrequently.
Lastly, Maiden races are for those horses who have never
won. Other conditions may be applied to maiden races as
well, such as ?Non winners in last 3 races.? Maiden races
are sometimes difficult to handicap because the entire
field may consist of horses with minimal past performance
histories. However, careful handicappers will spot maiden
races which have a horse or two which has some history of
winning relative to others in the race.
When one is placing a bet on a horse, the better is
actually betting on the skills of the horse, the jockey,
and the trainer. In the hands of skilled trainers and
jockeys, horses with poor past performances can have their
careers rejuvenated, oftentimes by making changes such as
race distances, conditioning regimens, and so forth.
Similarly, jockeys with excellent records can improve the
potential of even the most mediocre of horses, under the
right conditions. This is part of the reason why
professional handicappers tend to stick to a limited number
of tracks for their wagering. As they bet at particular
tracks, they become increasingly familiar with the trainers
and jockeys who work at that track, and this knowledge is
taken into account as they pick their winners.
About The Author
John Timmons is a horse racing player who lives in Florida. His website http://www.5minuteracingsystem.com
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12 Items You CAN'T Sell On eBay
12 Items You CAN'T Sell On eBay
by: Sydney Johnston
Millions of would-be entrepreneurs want to sell things on ebay. eBay is the #1 home-business opportunity in the world right now, so it's natural that many are eager to find highly profitable items for re-sale on eBay.
However, it's important to know that there are certain items that can't be sold.
Here are a dozen of them ...
Some items are copyright infringement and can actually land a seller in federal prison:
1. Knock offs of music, TV shows or movies. The "bootleg" movies, for example, are often made by guys who sneak a movie camera into a newly-released movie where presumably, they crouch behind a seat and make a crummy copy. There is a large production of these counterfeit items in Asia where US laws have no power.
2. Software and computer games can likewise be copied and their sale is illegal by all US laws.
Naturally, the items above may be sold if...
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Credit Cards
Credit Cards
by: Sara Chambers
In the hands of the right consumer, a credit card can be a very useful tool. Unfortunately, the ?right? consumer is rare. The concept of buying on credit, while convenient, actually serves only to line the pockets of financial gurus with millions of dollars each year in finance charges and interest dollars.
What is it about plastic that is so appealing? It?s easy for one thing. Instant gratification is the driving force behind the appeal of plastic. In fact, it?s unusual for most consumers to have real money in their purses or wallets, even the bank provides plastic in the form of debit cards. So now checkbooks seem primitive.
In the last decade Americans have fallen further and further into debt, thanks to the ubiquitous plastic. In fact, the United States government is world renowned for its deepening national debt. Most financial experts agree that credit cards are one of the worst financial ideas ever,...
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Fashionable Over 40
Fashionable Over 40
by: Sheila Dicks
If we didn?t have enough to think about as we get older ? aging parents, empty nests, new jobs, etc. we also have to deal with changing bodies and how to clothe them.
Don?t despair all is not lost, you can look great after forty and not have to sneak into your daughter?s closet to do it. Many women who are not sure how to deal with thick waists and bulging tummies head straight for the baggy rack and try to conceal their bodies with shapeless clothing. And to make matters worse, they wear their makeup and hair the same way they always have. The key to looking great after forty is to make subtle changes in your clothing, hair and makeup that will equal a facelift and a trainer ? well, maybe not that much difference. Here are some tips that you can put into practice right away.
1. Wear your skirts at the knee with a great pair of shoes to show off one of the most ageless and flattering parts of your...
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Picture Frame Crafts For Your Kids Party
Picture Frame Crafts For Your Kids Party
by: Patricia B. Jensen
One of the most popular party favors is a framed picture of the party guest taken at your kids party. He or she could be showing off a silly hat or party costume, performing an outrageous party game stunt, or wearing a face full of frosting and ice cream.
Having party guests create their own make-and-take frame to display this memorable photo makes it an even greater treasure for the memory box.
Start with a plain square of cardboard with an opening the size of your picture. When the decorating is done, simply glue picture to the back of the frame.
Here's a brainstorm of frame ideas and decorating materials kids can use:
* Cut your photo into a circle and glue to the center of a nice shiny CD. Decorate with star stickers.
* Cut frames from different colored craft foam. Layer the foam squares for a unique effect.
Decorative foam pieces in many unique...
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