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| A HORSE | 8/28/2008 |
Q: There is a horse that my trainer owns named Stormy. He apparently was a race horse but ended up ...
A: I am not sure what organisation holds the register of thoroughbred horses in the USA. I am assuming ...
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| Training race horses | 8/19/2008 |
Q: currently studying training race horses at college and would love to know some drills and methods ...
A: This question is probably better directed to a person currently training horses as the options are ...
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| SWIMMING 2 YR OLDS | 7/24/2008 |
Q: DON, I HAVE A 2YR OLD FILLY, 3/31/06 FOAL. DO YOU THINK SWIMMING HER INTO 3/8TH's SHAPE IS BETTER ...
A: I am sorry that you have not received an answer from me before now. I answered your mail but have ...
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| becoming an exercise rider or jockey | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I live in Utah and have not had the opportunity to be around horses very often. I do know that ...
A: In this life, nothing succeeds like passion. You certainly sound like you have the passion to make ...
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| race start | 6/27/2008 |
Q: What is song/tune is played at the start of a race and what instrument is it played on?
A: I have been asked this question several times. Its difficult to answer as there are quite a few ...
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| Re-training an ex-racehorse | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have recently bought an ex-racehorse and need some tips on how to retrain him. He is an 8yr old ...
A: You have encountered one of racings great dilemmas; how to reposition a thoroughbred racehorse back ...
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| Manaroa | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Hope you can help, I am trying to find out what colours the driver/drivers of Manaroa wore, either ...
A: What a great horse the mighty Manaroa was. I remember seeing him several times but I have no idea ...
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| odd scars on adopted race horse | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I recently adopted a retired standardbred trotter. On his hind hocks he has, on the inside of each ...
A: Sounds interesting. I'm not sure what they are but because they are so even it sounds like its been ...
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| a question | 12/10/2007 |
Q: How would I find out about a thoroughbred horse born in 1953. The horse I am looking fo is Golden ...
A: I expect you have a particulaereason for searching out this horses' history and maybe the answer is ...
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| colt management in racing | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a very nice 3ye colt who won his first start and i would like to do whatever necessary not to ...
A: I live on the other side of the world in New Zealand so no I don't know anyone in USA who has had a ...
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| a question | 12/10/2007 |
Q: How would I find out about a thoroughbred horse born in 1953. The horse I am looking fo is Golden ...
A: I must be more careful when doing a spell check after writing answers. Stub Book should be Stud ...
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| colt management in racing | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have a very nice 3ye colt who won his first start and i would like to do whatever necessary not to ...
A: Its always nice and encouraging when a first starter wins, well done. I think you may have answered ...
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| a question | 12/8/2007 |
Q: How would I find out about a thoroughbred horse born in 1953. The horse I am looking fo is Golden ...
A: All countries that race thoroughbreds has a national register called the Stub Book. This lists the ...
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| Thoroughbred aging | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I living in the USA have just purchased a share in a stallion based in Australia, I am informed by a ...
A: Your friend is correct. All northern hemisphere thoroughbred horses have their birthday on January ...
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| five cousins | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I have a retired race horse, Five Cousins, I have his papers and I'm trying to find our some of his ...
A: Sorry Alicia, As I live in New Zealand I have no way of helping you with an accident ...
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| five cousins | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I have a retired race horse, Five Cousins, I have his papers and I'm trying to find our some of his ...
A: I am sure if you contact the Kentucky Breeders Association they will be able to direct you to a web ...
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| Inbreeding | 9/15/2007 |
Q: Although I am not new to the breeding of horses, I have recently been offered a very cheap breeding ...
A: This is a bit beyond my area of expertise, however I have somme suggestions that may help. I would ...
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| prince sadd my retired racehorse | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I would like to know the information on my retired race horse named Prince Sadd. His father is named ...
A: I am not familiar with the system for researching pedigrees in North America however a good place to ...
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| thoroughbred horses | 8/17/2007 |
Q: can you put a horse to mares and then geld it and race it again
A: The short answer is yes. However, this is not a common practice as it is very difficult to get the ...
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| thank you very much for what you do | 8/14/2007 |
Q: i been training and trying to work with a Thoroughbred mare she is now 11 and 5 want to be ...
A: I am probably not the best person to be advising on this aspect of training. This horse has had to ...
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| race record for General Attack | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old retired race horse and would like ot know about him His name is General Attack ...
A: I am not able to help you much with this request. In New Zealand we have a website which holds the ...
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| horse racing | 8/4/2007 |
Q: Who was the first offspring of 2 Breeders cup winners to run in a Breeders Cup Race?
A: The short answer is I don't know! However it seems very likely that such a mating has taken place ...
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| Problems with my ex racehorse | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Recently my sister has moved her pony to a new yard, after settling in a few weeks i have met ...
A: This is a very complex problem however I believe you have touched on the answer in your second ...
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| jockeys | 6/25/2007 |
Q: how many female jockeys in ireland
A: I thought this would be quite an easy question to answer however it has proven to be quite difficult ...
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| an old race horse | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I live in NZ north island and have recently brought an old race horse called Brandy n ice, she came ...
A: I think I can remember your horse as I live in Kapiti and have been attending racing in this region ...
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| Finding information on our old race horse. | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I had wanted to find out my 15 year old thoroughbred horses ancestors and his record on the track. ...
A: I don't know of any racing clubs in Colorado however here are some helpful references to search ...
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| Finding information on our old race horse. | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I had wanted to find out my 15 year old thoroughbred horses ancestors and his record on the track. ...
A: As I have no idea what country you live in I cant do the research to find the information you ...
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| off the track | 6/1/2007 |
Q: any tips please help. ANSWER: Hi Sarah, I'm not quite sure what the problem is here. Is it ...
A: Not sure if it was your use of the term 'round up' or my understanding of that term which in NZ ...
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| off the track | 6/1/2007 |
Q: any tips please help.
A: I'm not quite sure what the problem is here. Is it the damaged skin or the fact you can't catch the ...
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| pace line, racetrack par | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I'm relatively new to this. I've been reading Brad Free's Handicapping 101, and I have a couple of ...
A: As I live in New Zealand I am not familiar with the ratings information systems you mention. I ...
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| HORSERACING SOUND | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have a question could you be so kind to tell me what is it call the sound at the beginning of a ...
A: I know the tune you mean but cant think of the name. Actially there are several different ones used ...
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| Horse's aerobic energy capacity | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I don't know much about the energy expended by horses in races but understand from reading that ... ...
A: This question is probably better answered by someone more experienced than me. As its a scientific ...
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| Big winners | 5/7/2007 |
Q: What horse has won the most money for their owners?
A: This is a tricky question as it depends on what country you want to target. With many horses now ...
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| Triple Crown 1973 | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Why doesn'this AllExperts site change Secretariat's official time in his Preakness to 1:53 2/5 his ...
A: I'm glad you were happy with the quick response, its a quiet Sunday afternoon here so it was time to ...
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| Triple Crown 1973 | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Why doesn'this AllExperts site change Secretariat's official time in his Preakness to 1:53 2/5 his ...
A: I can see you have a burr under your saddle over this "miscarriage". While I agree, its annoying, I ...
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| claiming | 4/9/2007 |
Q: WHAT IS CLAIMING?I WAS WATCHING A MOVIE AND THE HORSE WAS CLAIMED AND I WAS WONDERING WHAT IN THE ...
A: Well it was along wait but I think I have found an answer for you. Claiming races are not very ...
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| Birdcage | 3/14/2007 |
Q: Can you tell us where the word "Birdcage" came from and how and why it was applied to the mounting ...
A: Good question! I don't know the answer but I will find out. My email is kapiti@safe-mail.net so if ...
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| Re-training an Ex-race horse | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I purchased a 4 year old ex-race horse a little over a year ago fresh off the trace. He's now 6 ...
A: This sounds like a curly one. I think the first thing I would try is to contact his previous trainer ...
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| Toorak Handicap | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I have been keeping records of all Group One races conducted in Australia since the graded system ...
A: My claim of not knowing all the answers but knowing who will know is right again! Enjoy, Further to ...
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| Pace and fatigue | 1/13/2007 |
Q: Don, I think I have 3 related questions but am not really sure how to best ask them. Assuming that ...
A: I get asked a lot of simple stuff for kids class projects but your questions really make me put my ...
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| Leads | 1/10/2007 |
Q: Much Obliged for a most informative answer. However, I think that I'm still a little confused ... ...
A: ! Yes a horse could be required to change 'leads' during a race. This could occur because the jockey ...
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| Leads | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I've been told that horses race the straights on their "right lead" and switch to their "left lead" ...
A: What an interesting question and one that will have you viewing races quite differently from now on! ...
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| Horse Racing | 11/28/2006 |
Q: For science class, we are doing a "Nobel Prize" Project in which you have to do a ten minute ...
A: I have answered several similar question over the past year so you will be able to find ideas from ...
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| Horse Racing Injuries | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I am writing a research paper for my college class and I came up with a question that i have to ...
A: I am sorry it has taken me so long to answer your question. I have not been able to login to my ...
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| Melbourne Cup | 11/1/2006 |
Q: How many horses race in the Melbourne Cup (not including emergencies)?
A: You can get all the info you need from www.victoriaracingclub.com.au. The Cup is run over 3200m (2 ...
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| Throughbreed injuries | 9/29/2006 |
Q: This is Kalle, i'm 13 and i'm doing a report of horse racing for my class. i don't have any ...
A: Todays thoroughbreds are the result of years of inbreeding, often with several crosses of the same ...
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| Winter Horse Racing in the UK | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I'm researching a novel set in London in 1986. Which tracks, if any, might I have been able to bet ...
A: What is the novel you are researching? I live in New Zealand so am not familiar with UK racing ...
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| racehorse holds breath | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I have recently realized that my 4 year old Thoroughbred has been suffering from mucous in his ...
A: I nearly ticked the box This is outside my area of expertise, however you need a boost in confidence ...
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| Racehorse laying out | 8/3/2006 |
Q: My 5 yr old thoroughbred gelding is laying out on the peak of the corner just before straightening, ...
A: If its not one thing its another with thoroughbreds, isnt it. Sounds like your boy has plenty of ...
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| Lazy horse. | 6/10/2006 |
Q: I own a thoroughbred mare who has had two starts for two last placings.The horse is well bred and ...
A: The one good thing about this situation Daryl is, that you are not alone!! Most owners experience ...
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| injuries | 5/11/2006 |
Q: I am doing my masters degree in Veterinary physiotherapy. I am a South African physio currently ...
A: (What a nice name) Your question is well beyond my experience however I can help with some referrals ...
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| Thoroughbred Racing | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I'm doing a research paper for my English class on Thoroughbred racing and was wondering if you ...
A: This is a pretty long and involved series of questions. You will need to ask several people the same ...
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| Hip problem | 2/9/2006 |
Q: We have a 21 yr old Standardbred gelding, never raced up until a year ago he was sound. Don't know ...
A: This looks like a difficult one to sort out. At 21 your boy has learnt a thing or two but I have ...
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| horse racing | 11/7/2005 |
Q: I heard that horses get hurt when jockey hit them with the club to make them race faster in ...
A: I can tell you are a real lover of horses. No one likes to see animals mistreated in any way and the ...
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| Can you break the track | 6/6/2005 |
Q: A friend told me that if a trifecta of three long shots came through, the track would be bankrupt. ...
A: What an interesting question. You will be pleased to know that you are right and your friend is ...
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| what is a stretch of grass called which racehorses are exercised. | 5/31/2005 |
Q:
A: Race horses are usually trained on a race course or race track. There are many different surfaces to ...
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| Song Title | 5/14/2005 |
Q: What is the song title for the "Call to the Post" used in horse racing to bring the horses out on ...
A: I'm sorry I dont know! If you do find out please tell me as I have been asked several times. The ...
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| how much does a jockey haft... | 4/4/2005 |
Q: how much does a jockey haft to weigh?
A: Jockeys usually weigh between about 42kg and 65kg. Most racing is conducted under the handicap ...
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| equine question | 11/22/2004 |
Q: I live in New Jersey and I suppose I can ring up a vet somewhere. The nearest track to where I live ...
A: If you log on to www.jockeysite.com you will find in the related links area a list of websites for ...
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| equine question | 11/21/2004 |
Q: I am sorry to bother you again, but I have another inquiry to make. What is the main factor that ...
A: Assuming you mean physical breakdown I would say it is a combination of two things, pressure and ...
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| equine question | 11/20/2004 |
Q: I am currently doing a research project, and I need some answers from experts. Thank you if you are ...
A: , Race horses can sustain injury on any track condition however hard tracks seem to affect ...
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| race horse habits right off the track | 4/30/2004 |
Q: Three weeks ago I purchased a horse off the track who had spent the past 10 months in his stall ...
A: This is probably the most interesting question/s I have been asked in the past few years since ...
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| Training race horses | 4/2/2004 |
Q: I would like to get an idea of how race horses are trained. Not mentally, but how do trainers go ...
A: A horse is no different from any other athlete when it comes to training. As with a human, the idea ...
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| Horse Death | 2/9/2004 |
Q: My 2yr old colt was gored by a longhorn steer on the inside right thigh. My vet told me it passed ...
A: It is difficult to say without knowing what sort of colic it was. However yes, stress can cause the ...
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| Are 3-year olds the best? | 6/2/2002 |
Q: The most-reknowned American horse races are the triple-crown races for three-year olds. Is the age ...
A: What a good question. Normally I would have an answer for you but on this occassion, I think I might ...
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| Backgrounding Race Horses | 2/19/2002 |
Q: What are special attention is given to potential race horses as yearlings? At what age do you start ...
A: Generally, yearlings fall into three main groups and each is treated differently. Group 1 is the ...
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