For voters, the racetrack provides an insider’s view of the presidential campaign. And election handicappers help keep coverage on the races. Without election handicappers, news coverage would be more like an endless string of policy white papers. Still, with 22 months to go until the general election, there’s plenty of time to get multiple perspectives on the race. So, here’s how to choose your next horse race bet. You can also read about STATE-BRED horse races and ODDS-ON races.
STARTER RACE
A starter race is a handicapped race in which horses do not receive a claiming tag and must have previously raced for a minimum claiming price. A starter race is often the most prestigious race at a racetrack, with purses exceeding $200,000 in some instances. However, not all starter races are high-stakes. In fact, some horses do qualify for starter races without having run in a claiming race.
STATE-BRED horse races
If you’re interested in watching State-Bred races, then this article is for you. These races feature horses that are bred for racing. State-bred horses are rare and can have a long career in Open Company. However, State-bred horses can run in Open Company and catch up to younger competitors. A good example is Frivolous Buck, who won an Open Company N1X race on May 12, 2011.
STEELCHASE over fences
The steeplechase is a steeplechase over fences race for thoroughbred horses. The race’s origin is somewhat obscure, but its roots are rooted in foxhunting fields. Horsemen would occasionally match up their horses for races that covered large distances and end at landmarks like church steeples. The result was a new sport called the steeplechase. Now, members of the National Steeplechase Association can choose from one of three unique memberships.
ODDS-ON
When betting on a horse race, odds-on horses are horses that are considered favorites. They have a higher chance of winning than other horses, and the odds are based on the number of bets placed on each horse. The odds for a race include a favorite and a joint favorite. The odds for the favorite are usually a lot higher than those for the joint favorites. The odds for a horse race are also called “carryover,” or the amount of money left in the pari-mutuel pool after the horse has won.
Breakage
Many stakeholders in horse racing have discussed eliminating breakage. But opponents argue that breakage would simply flow back into the parimutuel pool, benefiting the horse racing industry. So, can breakage be justified? Read on to find out how the horse racing industry can make a case for keeping breakage. Listed below are some reasons why. (Although the argument is not yet conclusive, it is a worthy topic for debate).