AboutBrad Adler Expertise I specialize in racehorse analysis and valuation, handicapping, claiming and speed figures. I am, however, quite capable of handling other general inquiries regarding thoroughbred horses and their training and racing careers. In addition, I can advise current and potential owners in regard to their investment considerations, whether it be in the claiming game or the auction ring.
Experience I have acted as a Racing Manager for many individual investors and partnerships since 1985. True student of the game; Andrew Beyer disciple. Special emphasis on claiming useful horses at any and all levels. Have owned and campaigned dozens of horses (including a few stakes winners) in many different states and with many different trainers.
Publications Website: www.superthoroughbred.com
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, College Park
Question We were over at Delta Downs in LA and I just have a curiosity question. When they brought the horses into the stall areas before the races, as they prepped them for the race, there was an official walking around and the personnel with the horse had to raise his/her upper lip and they would look at it and then check off on the sheet. What are they checking for?
Answer Hi Kay:
The Horse Identifier was looking at the horses' tattoos - a series of letters and numbers peculiar to each animal. This process ensures that each participant is, in fact, the horse they are supposed to be. Throughout history, there have been incidents (some with criminal intent, aimed at cashing a bet) where the wrong horse (many do look alike) has been taken to the paddock for a race. To eliminate this possibility, each horse has a foal certificate (papers) that includes identifying marks and the animal's tattoo number (usually tattooed onto the horse's upper lip when they turn two-years old, or just before they race).
