Patrick Lynch
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May- 2016 -2 MayAdvice
The History of UK Triple Crown Races
The English Triple Crown Series refers to the 2,000 Guineas, Epsom Derby and St. Leger races that take place annually. Winning one of these races is tough enough; if a horse wins all three in the same calendar year then its name is guaranteed to go down in the annals of racing history. There are Triple Crown events all over…
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Apr- 2016 -25 AprilNews
What Happens When A RaceHorse Retires?
We typically only ever see racehorses when they are galloping in all their glory at tracks around the country. Serious horse enthusiasts may occasionally visit a stable to see how racehorses live but for most punters, interest in a horse wanes once it is retired. Approximately 5,000 racehorses are retired in the UK each year; this can be due to…
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18 AprilAdvice
How To Become A Horse Racing Jockey
This is a great read and relevant to the whole post – Â https://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/fitness-tests-section.html If the thought of riding a racehorse at some of the UKâs famed horse racing courses sounds like a dream come through, perhaps you should be looking into a career as a jockey. Make no mistake, itâs a tough road and will involve years of training in…
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11 AprilAdvice
Frankel â The Horse Dreams Are Made Of
On 11th February 2008 at 11.40pm, Frankel, arguably the greatest thoroughbred horse in the history of racing, was foaled and weighed 123 pounds. He is the highest rated horse ever according to Timeform and captivated the world with his remarkable performances over his brief 3 year career. Frankel won all 14 races he entered and in truth, few horses ever…
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4 AprilAdvice
A Breakdown Of The Horse Racing Handicapping System
According to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), around 60% of all races in the UK are handicap events. Since some horses are of a much higher quality than others, itâs necessary to make the race more âevenâ. This is done by assessing the ability of each horse and then deciding on a weight penalty. In theory, this should give every…
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Mar- 2016 -28 MarchAdvice
Being A Jockey â The Trials & Tribulations Of Horse Racing
If you watch famous jockeys being feted by their peers and the horse racing & sporting world alike, itâs easy to fall into the trap of believing itâs a glamorous gig. Sure, for those on top of the pile, sharp suits, fancy cars, parties and adulation come with the territory. Yet in reality, the life of a jockey is a…
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21 MarchAdvice
How To Become A Horse Racing Trainer
If you love horses and dream of becoming the next Paul Nicholls or Nicky Henderson, itâs important to know there is a long road ahead of you. As a trainer of thoroughbred racehorses, you are responsible for their fitness, welfare, care and overall training. You must learn to prepare horses for specific races while creating training regimes tailor-made for each…
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14 MarchAdvice
What The Heck Is The BHA & Jockey Club?
The majority of punters are unaware of what happens behind the scenes in the Sport of Kings. We are thrilled by the spectacular races before us without realising just how much effort goes into their organisation. We have the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Jockey Club to thank for helping to regulate the sport so letâs look behind the curtain…
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Feb- 2016 -29 FebruaryAdvice
Breeding â Can It Make Your Betting More Profitable?
The breeding industry is enormous in the UK with an estimated 3,100 breeders in the country providing an economic contribution of ÂŁ281 million per annum. There is also an estimated 34,000 acres of land in use specifically for breeding purposes[1]. Those looking to be players in the horseracing industry are prepared to pay a small fortune to own a horse…
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22 FebruaryAdvice
What Are The Differences Between US & UK Racing?
For those only familiar with horse racing in the UK and Ireland, events in the United States seem almost alien because there are quite a number of differences. Below, I investigate racing in the U.S. and outline some of the ways in which it differs to the racing closer to home. Race Type Fewer Jumps in America In the UK…
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8 FebruaryAdvice
The Anatomy Of A Race Card
For those who like to bet on horse racing, the racecard is a crucial read because it contains all the information about the course, each race and the runners. If you are enjoying a day at the races, a racecard is an essential purchase but you can also read the details from the comfort of your home online. One of…
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Jan- 2016 -25 JanuaryAdvice
How To Choose The Right Factor Every Time In Horse Racing
For the casual punter, it appears as if there are far too many factors to consider when attempting to pick the winner in horse racing. Bookmakers know this and profit handsomely from common errors such as blindly backing a favourite or being swayed by a certain tipster without any real knowledge of âwhyâ the tipster has chosen that particular horse.…
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11 JanuaryAdvice
Different Bet Types â What They Actually Mean
To the uninitiated, the sheer variety of bet types you can make in horse racing is utterly confusing. Whether you want to play it safe, have a wild punt or opt for something more âexoticâ, there is a bet type for you! Below, we provide you with an overview of your betting options in horseracing along with a short and…
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4 JanuaryAdvice
Race Classifications & What They Mean
Once you understand the system of horse racing classifications in the UK, you will have another weapon in your arsenal in the eternal quest to pick winners. Regardless of whether factors such as distance, course and going are in a horseâs favour, if it is racing in too high a grade, it will simply be outclassed by faster horses. The…
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Dec- 2015 -16 DecemberAdvice
What Is A Neural Network & How Is It Used In Horse Racing?
The term âNeural Networkâ can seem a bit daunting if itâs the first time youâve ever heard it but in reality, it is simply a computerised system that learns which combination of inputs leads to a certain output. This is of course a remarkably simplistic way of describing a neural network but since full explanations tend to come in the…
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9 DecemberAdvice
How Are Topspeed Ratings Calculated?
Anyone who has ever attempted to analyse horse racing will know itâs all too easy to get buried beneath a cavalcade of statistical data; and not all of it is useful! Serious punters always look to have an edge on the bookie by creating various systems based on dozens of different racing criteria. As well as the Timeform Ratings, Racing…
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7 DecemberAdvice
How A Race Horse Improves Its Class
Between National Hunt and Flat races there are a variety of classifications and unless you are an experienced horse racing enthusiast, the sheer number of conditions in each race can be off-putting. However, if youâre prepared to put the time and effort into analysing the ratings of each horse, youâre likely to be rewarded over the course of time. The…
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2 DecemberAdvice
How To Get Out Of A Hole When Trading On Any Sport
Sports trading basically means the art of âbackingâ and âlayingâ betting odds in order to make a profit before the end of an event and more popularly used in horse racing. When you âbackâ something you are hoping for that event to occur and when you âlayâ you are banking on that event NOT happening. For example: You bet ÂŁ10…
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Nov- 2015 -26 NovemberAdvice
How Racecourses Are Graded In Horse Racing
How Racecourses Are Graded If you are relatively new to horse racing, all the talk about courses, grades and classes is more than a bit perplexing. For a start, jump races (also known as National Hunt) and flat races have separate âgradesâ and âclassesâ but donât confuse the grade of a âraceâ with the grade of an actual racecourse. In…
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16 NovemberAdvice
Do Trainers With Only One Horse At A Meeting Make Profits?
Training a horse is a very expensive process as well as being incredibly hard work. Basic expenses include bedding, feed, stall rent, an exercise rider, supplements and a variety of other equipment. Then there is the small matter of transporting the horse to meetings and paying the jockey. In simple terms, trainers are dependent on purse winnings (and betting winnings)…
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