Horse Race Betting Terminology
The horse race terminology is vast and ever-changing. However, there are some common terms that you will definitely encounter when you start betting on horse races: apprentice allowance (ten pounds until the fifth winner), a baby race (a two-year-old race), backstretch (a straight stretch between turns), bandage (the lower legs), bald doer, snout and face), and parimutuel.
TRIFECTA
If you’re a horse racing fan, you’ve probably heard of the TRIFECTA bet. You’re betting on three horses in the same race in the hopes that one of them will place first, second, or third. To place a bet on a trifecta, you must choose three horses and predict their finish order. This wager is typically $2 and pays out in $2 tickets.
PARIMUTUEL
When you wager on a parimutuel horse race, you are not betting against the house, but against other people’s collective bets. After all, the odds you see on the board reflect what the betting public believes will happen in the race. In this way, you will be rewarded for taking a chance on a horse with a low chance of winning. However, you should know that the parimutuel horse race market is time-bound and terminal.
TRIFECTA (or TRIPLE)
A trifecta horse race bet is a wager on three horses in the same race that finishes in the first, second, and third places. A trifecta wager can be made on either a horse that finishes first, second, or third, or on all three. A trifecta bet requires that all three horses finish as expected. If the horse finishes first, you have won. If they finish second and third, you’ve won a trifecta bet.
SHADOW ROLL
What is a Shadow Roll? It is a piece of horse equipment, usually made of sheepskin or synthetic material, attached to the noseband of a horse’s bridle. Its purpose is to partially block a horse’s vision so that it can concentrate on objects in front of it. However, it can also aid in boosting the horse’s performance. Below are some common uses of a Shadow Roll in horse racing.
SHED ROW
A SHED ROW is a row of stalls, separated by a fence. Typically, horses are placed in the shedrow based on their age and type. While there are several reasons for this placement, it is always helpful to observe the horses in this area. The layout of these stalls and fences allows for a closer look at the condition of the horses. It is also a good way to learn about the condition of the track and horses.
SIMULCAST
A SIMULCAST horse race takes place in a facility that has both live and recorded horse racing. These facilities must open during the time of the race, and their operating hours must meet the guidelines and rules of the Division of Gaming Enforcement. However, in most cases, a simulcast is not available on weekends. Here are the details about how to get a simulcast license:
The POCKET horse race game lets you wager on the horses you want to win. Its wide backstretch allows for horses to run straight away from the start. You can bet on your favorite horse, or compete with other teams. Although the game is free to play, you should follow some tips for winning races. Here are some of them. Read on to discover some strategies for winning races in POCKET horse races.
POOL
Betting on horses at the POOL is allowed in most states in the U.S. The pool horse race is the result of a system known as pari-mutuel betting. All of the money that’s wagered on a race is deposited in a pool and divided after the house takes are deducted. The money that’s left is distributed among those who bet on the winning horse. This system is popular in shorter sporting events.
MUZZLE
A recent Breeders’ Cup Turf result reveals that the MUZZLE horse race was not won by a favourite. In fact, the winner of the race was White Muzzle. The dual European highweight, White Muzzle, won the G1 Derby Italiano at Capannelle in 1993. He had been trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam and had been originally sold to Luciano Gaucci. In addition to winning the G1 Japan Cup, White Muzzle also won the Group 2 Deauville race in 1994. In spite of his defeat, White Muzzle had run some of his best races.