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| Subject | Date Asked |
| race mare and vaginal wind | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: Bought a Miaden TB mare OTT to be covered this year. When the vet went to perform the clitoral swab ... A: The practice of caslicking is far more widespread than one might think and is now quite common in ... | |
| serious doubts of mine | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: serious doubts: 1) sir, are you sure a jockey train racehorses professionally as well as ride in ... A: We have a very good jockey currently riding in NZ who also trains horses His name is David Walsh. I ... | |
| -2, -1, E, +1, +2 | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: http://www.indiarace.com/aspdata/trackwork/alltrack.asp?center=HYDERABAD HI SIR. JUST VIEW THIS ... A: I had a look at the webpage link you posted but I have no idea what the final number stands for. As ... | |
| HORS RACING TRACKWORK TERMS | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I AM MALLIK. I AM HAILING FROM INDIA. I AM A REGULAR PUNTER AT HORSE RACING BUT LOST LOT OF MONEY. I ... A: Betting on horse racing is no sure thing. I have been involved in the management of racing clubs in ... | |
| over weight carried by the horse than assigned weight | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: till now i have seen jockeys riding horses with the assigned weight. lets suppose assigned weight is ... A: Sometimes a jockey will ride 'overweight' because they could not get down to the assigned weight ... | |
| taking the horse in lead by 7 to 8 lengths | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: why few jockeys are instructed to take the horse 7 to 8 lengths in front during the mid part of the ... A: This race tactic suits a horse known as a 'one pacer'. That is a horse that can maintain a good rate ... | |
| grass is grown on the racetrack | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: what breed of grass is grown on the racetrack? A: Generally the grasses grown are narrow leaf hard wearing types like rye grass. Broad leaf grasses ... | |
| racing manager | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: a person told me that he is an ex-jockey as well as a racing manager for 2 owners. may i know what ... A: A Racing Manager working for owners is quite common in most racing countries. An owner may have a ... | |
| how to be a jockey | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: But i don't now how to be one. So can you help me be one and tell me how to allso please.That's my ... A: You certainly sound like you have the passion and that is the most important attribute needed to ... | |
| basic books and DVDs for new racehorse trainers | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: can you please suggest me basic books and DVDs for new racehorse trainers. books or DVDs should ... A: Sorry about the delay. I have been on holiday in Australia and forgot to tell Allexperts! The ... | |
| jockey looking for agent and job | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: my name is vernon standley jr,Im 53 yrs old,I rode race horses in the late 70s,I have been back ... A: Sorry it has taken me a while to answer this. I have been away visiting family in another part of ... | |
| Anxious horse | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm sending from Malta. I own a sulky trotter racing horse aged 11 years old, I bought same horse ... A: Its a great game racing but it certainly throws up some very perplexing problems at times. In short ... | |
| Re: Cafe' Silver | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a race horse in March I knew he had been very famous in Uruguay and then purchased by ... A: I would like to be able to help you as this sounds like the sort of detective work I like, however I ... | |
| horse racing | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: 50 to par would that be added to gather to give the horse a ratting of 1.50 to par or is that 0.50 ... A: I am not sure I really understand what you are talking about. You are right that varying times for ... | |
| bleeders | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I bought a thoroughbred mare at a horse auction a week ago. I looked up her records (Candylane is ... A: There are plenty of 'bleeders' that go on and make good riding hacks and even show horses so there ... | |
| finding an old racehorse | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to find a racehorse named I Love You that raced at Puerto Rico El Comendante Racetrack ... A: I am not at all familiar with thoroughbred racing in Puerto Rico however I think it is run under the ... | |
| What are the best clothes to were track riding | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I was thinking of going to tafe to learn to track ride. What are the best clothes to wear? A: There is always a job for good track riders. I assume you know how to ride and have some experience. ... | |
| Trifecta Costs | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me how the costs are calculated for a trifecta bet such as (A,H/B,C,D,E/D,E,F,G)? I ... A: That is a very unusual combination so I am not surprised you are having trouble calculating it. As a ... | |
| thoroughbred horse | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: record for most wins in a year by a horse A: This question often crops up in pub quiz nights but I guess you have to be interested to know the ... | |
| Race horses | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: Please can you answer some questions i have about race horses..... 1.How fast can a race horse run? ... A: 1. Sprinters can run at up to about 40mph. 2. Most horses love running, its what they do ... | |
| Dosage | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to understand the whole dosage thing. I have a two year old with the following... ... A: If there was a prize for Stump The Expert, you would win it. This is the first question in 9 years ... | |
| A horse named Prince Vitesch III or something? | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find information about a racehorse that survived a war. His name was Prince Vitesch ... A: This has turned out to be a real poser. I will begin a bit of detective work and see what I can come ... | |
| Racing Shoes | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering whether toe grabs, weighted shoes and pads are allowed in NZ racehorses? I'm ... A: I suggest the best place to find information about shoes would be www.nzracing.co.nz. This is the ... | |
| A horse named Prince Vitesch III or something? | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find information about a racehorse that survived a war. His name was Prince Vitesch ... A: I have done a search for this fella but without any luck so far. If you could provide any other ... | |
| Color of numbers on saddle cloth | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to correlate the color of the numbers on a saddle cloth.For example if the saddle cloth ... A: To the best of my knowlege there are no ' rules ' as such for saddle cloth / number colours in any ... | |
| Building up a horse pre-race | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I train a few horse both thoroughbreds and quarter horses and I was wondering after my horses are ... A: This is a difficult area of training to handle. Firstly, don't give your horses any drugs etc if ... | |
| Old race horse | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I got my grandchild a gelging, sorrel name on paper got enough go..name now crawford. born 3-8-87 ... A: I assume you purchased the horse locally so he probably raced in your region between 16 and 21 years ... | |
| what is the difference in racing performance | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: My question is; What is the difference in a racing performance in between two different ... A: This is not an easy question to answer. In fact it is more of a discussion topic than a question. ... | |
| Horse Hanging | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey. I have a horse with a trainer. The horse has potential. She is a 3year old filly. the problem ... A: Hey yourself, This is a common enough problem and your trainer is right, they often grow ... | |
| racing history of a horse. | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: The horses name is Waynes Bid, He was trained by Frank Cleary in the late 1970's, started around ... A: I had hoped that your question would be easily answered by www.arion.co.nz however there records ... | |
| please answer these questions | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: please answers these questions: 1)hello sir, may i know why do few jockeys put on lot of weight and ... A: I do not think a race with less than 7 starters has any special name, it's still a race. In most ... | |
| please answer these questions | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: please answers these questions: 1)hello sir, may i know why do few jockeys put on lot of weight and ... A: 1 Riders sometimes just get tired of dieting or decide to give up racing and they start to put on ... | |
| Retraining racehorses | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I am a training Consultant for the UK Charity Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) and have been asked if ... A: I do not think we have a sister organisation in NZ that specialises in the retraining of race ... | |
| please answer these questions | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: can you please answers these questions: 1)can a trainer keep dogs at his stable for guarding in the ... A: Another source of information for you would be www.dictionaryofgambling.com Also Wikipedia is a very ... | |
| please answer these questions | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: can you please answers these questions: 1)can a trainer keep dogs at his stable for guarding in the ... A: I guess the reason to start racing young horses at 2 yrs old is about ROI* . The sooner an owner can ... | |
| please answer these questions | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: can you please answers these questions: 1)can a trainer keep dogs at his stable for guarding in the ... A: 1 Yes you can keep a dog at your stable. 2 It suggests that if you are to a good trainer you must ... | |
| Judging a Horses Walk | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Recently I have received advice on how to choose a young thoroughbred. An athletic build and a good ... A: Yes, you have been advised correctly, 'athletic build' or conformation and a 'good walk' are ... | |
| please answer these questions | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: very good evening sir, can you please answer my questions: 1)hello sir, what does H/A , N/A horse ... A: Horses generally increase speed during longer races and usually they end a race at sprinting pace. ... | |
| please answer these questions | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: very good evening sir, can you please answer my questions: 1)hello sir, what does H/A , N/A horse ... A: 1 Don't know. 2 Don't know. 3 It all depends on the tactics decided on before the race and then ... | |
| joining stables | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: i'm really sorry to say and hurt you like this, we indians are getting killed in your country, its ... A: I assume you mean Australia as being the place where Indians are being killed. Australia is a very ... | |
| jockey dropping his hands | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: why a jockey is fined for dropping his hands before passing the finish line though on a beaten ... A: It is a term used in racing to describe what happens after the horses finish the race. They run on ... | |
| jockey dropping his hands | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: why a jockey is fined for dropping his hands before passing the finish line though on a beaten ... A: I am happy to answer questions but please make a list of them and submit them as 1 entry. It will ... | |
| GOOD FORM | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: MAY I KNOW WHT IS “THIS HORSE IS IN A GOOD FORM”? A: 'Form' is a term used to describe how a horse is performing. If it is running well and has some wins ... | |
| How much energy does a racehorse has | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: may i know How much energy does a racehorse has? A: I don't think this is an exact science so I can't answer that question. There will probably be a ... | |
| racehorse trainer job in australia | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: i'm fed up with indian racing.are indians allowed to train racehorses in australia. if so, can you ... A: If you want to take up training in Australia or New ZEaland I would suggest you obtain a job working ... | |
| hanging in or out in race | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: may i know why do horses hang in or out in the race, is there any method of fixing this problem? ... A: There is an old saying, 'Learn by doing, knowledge is power' If you keep asking questions you will ... | |
| leading from right | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: may i know when to lead a horse from the right? A: I am sorry, I don't understand your question. If you want more detail about the practice of ponying ... | |
| hanging in or out in race | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: may i know why do horses hang in or out in the race, is there any method of fixing this problem? ... A: That is an interesting idea! You may be right. I can imagine that a horse with a sore jaw or tooth ... | |
| hanging in or out in race | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: may i know why do horses hang in or out in the race, is there any method of fixing this problem? A: Hanging (in or out) is usually a result of a horse being uncomfortable about running close to other ... | |
| typing up | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: may i know what does this mean, "my horse is tying up"? A: A big problem with the racing and breeding industry is that we talk in 'jargon' and ordinary people ... | |
| k k snaffle bit | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: my question is about snaffle bit. may I know what is K K snaffle bit.is this a company or a ... A: I have never heard of a 'KK' snaffle bit. The picture you sent shows a snaffle bit with 2 hinged ... | |
| race horse | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: Can you race a horse whit out paper's at the track A: Its a bit like trying to roll a cigarette without papers, it just won't work. To run a thoroughbred ... | |
| Training times | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: something that puzzled a group of non experts was why race horses are trained in the pre dawn and ... A: Although it is a common practice I don't think there is a 'common' answer to your question. From a ... | |
| Race records | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I their I Just got an ex-race horse he was slaughter bound, His name is stormy well that's the name ... A: Sorry to be so long responding to your question, I have been on holiday and did not tell AE, oops! ... | |
| Finding my old racer | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 23 year old retired TB race horse about 3 years ago. ive found his pedigree but cant seem ... A: I am always pleased to hear of some one prepared to give a retired TB a home and care and attention. ... | |
| I have a racing question... | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have him with a trainer that has been teaching him to run at 350 yards. I have friends that also ... A: I have been thinking about the 'aqha'in you first question and now surmise that it satnds for ... | |
| I have a racing question... | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have him with a trainer that has been teaching him to run at 350 yards. I have friends that also ... A: It would be helpful if I knew what an aqha horse was. 350yds seems a very short distance to be ... | |
| Can't find a horse that raced | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: A horse named Iwuzascruffyboy raced at Tampa about 2 years ago and won - I have been unable to find ... A: I don't believe it is that difficult to trace a horse that raced within the last two seasons. I will ... | |
| english racehorses | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: can you give me any information on two racehorses in england in the 1970s. MY ... A: Im home in bed with the flu so have not been able to research your question. I expect if you were to ... | |
| Starting Out | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: How many months does it take to train a horse to compete on the track and what age do you start them ... A: In most countries thoroughbreds race from age 2. That does not mean all 2yr olds race but they can ... | |
| filly race horse | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: from Texas: Do they sew the vagina lips prior to a race? A: A most unusual question for this type of forum, however I'll assume its serious. I don't know about ... | |
| Speed Ratings | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference in speed ratings between Nad Al Sheba (UAE) and American tracks specifically ... A: In 7 years of answering questions on All Experts I have never been completly stumped-------until ... | |
| Horse tying up | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: My horse is tying up continually, is there any medication I can give to prevent this? I live in the ... A: You mention that this is happening 'continually' so I think you should consult a local vet rather ... | |
| Horse Racing Starting Gate | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Do you know where I can get plans to build a starting gate for horse racing. I live in Princeton, ... A: Building starting gates is a specialised engineering project so the sources of quality information ... | |
| ex racehorse lameness | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old ex racehorse who has been off the track for a little over a year. I have had her ... A: I'd like to think I could help you with a simple answer but this is a mystery to me. The shoes you ... | |
| Handicapping | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: When STudying Form what would you say is the single most factor that you look for from psst ... A: Thats an easy question ----------------------but there is no easy answer. The single biggest factor ... | |
| Mare vs Gelding race feeding | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: just wondering if you can make any suggestions for any differences in the feeding/supplementing when ... A: A very complex question and I suspect the answer is likely to be just as complex. I am not a trainer ... | |
| Quesiton about race horse industry | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: i'm working on group project would like o know some general information as follow...... General ... A: Yes this is a lot of questions! Most of the information you require can be found at ... | |
| Breeding and Race track injuries | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I am researching racetrack injuries as a result of breeding practices. I am curious about the ... A: What an unusual question. Its a bit of a long bow to draw to try to find a corelation between ... | |
| PREVIOUS OWNER | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I have been given a 7yr old thoroughbred. This is a NZ horse by the name of Turtle. He was born in ... A: So that explains why he did not show up on our racing or breeding charts. There will be an official ... | |
| PREVIOUS OWNER | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been given a 7yr old thoroughbred. This is a NZ horse by the name of Turtle. He was born in ... A: I have checked www.arion.co.nz which I use for reference and can not find your horse Turtle. His ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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! ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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Don Boddie
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All aspects of the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry in New Zealand. I race thoroughbreds and have been the Marketing Manager for three NZ racing clubs. If I don`t know the answer to your question I know someone who does!
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20 years in the racing industry. Currently focusing on breeding but involved in all aspects of the industry. Ive raced several thoroughbreds with modest success and have had great fun out of it.
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