Warning (foaled 30 September 2016) is a Group 1 winning Australian bred
thoroughbred racehorse
who is most notable for winning the 2019 Victoria Derby.
What does it mean when a horse is declared?
Declared (runner) A horse confirmed to start in a race at the
final declarations stage
.
What does an
asterisk mean
in horse racing?
– An asterisk or a star (*) at the end means the tipster thinks it may have a good chance of winning in the race it’s now in Abandoned – A race meeting which has been cancelled because a club did not receive sufficient nominations to be able to stage it, or because of bad weather which made racing on the track unsafe.
What does it mean when a horse pulls up?
If the jockey feels that the horse isn’t running well and can’t go the distance it will get pulled up Tiredness, not racing well, potential injury and general distress are all reasons for a horse to be pulled-up. It’s in the best interest of the horse and is never a bad thing.
Why are horses pulled up?
Horses can be pulled up for numerous reasons including tiredness, injury, risk of sustaining an injury and breathing difficulties Pulling a horse up tends to be a more common sight in jump racing, particularly in long-distance races like the Grand National or when ground conditions are testing.
What is a Rule 4?
Rule 4 is a general rule of betting which relates to the reduction of winnings when a horse you have backed wins or is placed They are made when a horse is withdrawn from a race because it becomes easier for the other runners to win.
What does btw mean in horse racing?
across-the-board : A bet on a horse to win, place and show. If the horse wins, the player collects three ways; if second, two ways; and if third, one way, losing the win and place bets. Actually three wagers, therefore three times the money. For example, a $2 across-the-board bet costs $6.
What is G in horse racing?
G. gait: The characteristic footfall pattern of a horse in motion Thoroughbreds have four natural gaits: walk, trot, canter and gallop. Thoroughbreds compete at a gallop.
What does C mean in horse racing results?
You may also see theses abbreviations: C indicates a horse has won on that course before D indicates a horse has won over that distance before. CD indicates a horse has won over course and distance. BF stands for beaten favourite and indicates a horse was favourite for a race, but did not win.
Can you bet on a horse to come last?
Can I Bet On A Horse To Lose With Any Bookmaker? Yes, some bookmakers will allow you to bet on horses to lose These options can normally be found by clicking on a horse race and then selecting the more markets section. However, bookmakers to lose odds are rarely as competitive as the lay prices on the exchanges.
What happens if a horse refuses to race?
If a horse comes under starters orders but doesn’t race, then any bets on this horse are settled as losers This applies to stall starts (horse refuses to leave the starting stalls) or tape starts (where the tape is lifted, but the horse doesn’t go with the field).
What is a horse’s first race called?
Baby Race : A race for two year old horses, especially early in the season. Blinkers: Eye equipment that limits a horse’s vision; generally used to help the horse concentrate on running and to reduce distraction. Break Maiden: When a horse or rider wins for the first time.
What is a
bug jockey
?
In racing terms, a “bug” or “bug rider” is an apprentice rider An apprentice jockey is also referred to as a “bug boy,” because the asterisk that follows his or her name in the race program looks like a bug. When jockeys finish their apprenticeships, it is said that they “lose their bug.”.
What is a Ridgling in horse racing?
(A cryptorchid (ridgling) is defined as a colt which does not have both testes palpable in the entirety below the external inguinal ring, and includes a colt that has had one testicle removed.
What does it mean when a horse lets down?
Let down: A jockey is said to let down his horse in the final stages of a race when asking it for its final effort.
What does drop the bridle mean?
In most circumstances the horse will settle and be ready to race. Likewise, Off the Bridle is a phrase used when the horse isn’t traveling well If a horse wins ‘on the bridle’ it generally means it has cruised to victory and not had to be ridden hard.
What does it mean when a horse is off the bridle?
OFF THE BIT/OFF THE BRIDLE describes a horse being pushed along by his jockey, losing contact with the bit in his mouth ON THE BIT/ON THE BRIDLE describes a horse going well within himself, still having a grip on the bit.
Does whipping a horse hurt?
Jockey’s whip doesn’t hurt horses Jockeys strike their horses to encourage them to run, and hitting them with the whip creates a popping sound that makes a horse focus. The modern whip is designed to create noise, not pain.
Is whipping a horse animal cruelty?
Whipping the horses over and over again inflicts physical and psychological pain and increases the likelihood of injury. Somehow, the racing industry has escaped accountability for this
blatant act
of animal cruelty.
Do riding crops hurt horses?
Despite this disagreement on the Derby disqualification, the jockeys were all able to agree on one very meaningful subject and that’s the topic of my post today: riding crops should not hurt a horse.
What is the rule of 44?
Rule 44 requires that a party who “questions the constitutionality of an Act of Congress” in a proceeding in which the United States is not a party must provide written notice of that challenge to the clerk.
What happens in a dead heat horse race?
A dead heat is a rare situation in various racing sports in which the performances of competitors are judged to be so close that no difference between them can be resolved The result is declared a tie and the competitors are awarded a joint ranking.
Do you get your money back if your horse is withdrawn?
If, on the other hand, a horse is withdrawn before coming under starter’s orders or is officially deemed by the starter to have taken no part in the race, you are entitled to have your stake money refunded, in cash, in any case.
What does MSW stand for in horse racing?
MSW – Maiden Special Weight These races are reserved for horses that have never won a race. They are not eligible to be claimed. The term special weight is derived from the fact that arbitrary weights are assigned to horses by age.
What does TTF mean in horse racing?
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What does pp mean in horse racing?
Data in a Past Performance There is a tremendous amount of data available for interpretation in a DRF past performance. Below, you’ll see a sample past performance (PP).
References
https://www.pedigreequery.com/warning
http://www.teamvalor.com/Library/Glossary.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warning_(British_horse)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warning_(Australian_horse)