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How to Follow Horse Racing at Sunland Park Racetracks

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Horse racing fans do not often think of New Mexico when they think of great racetracks. The tracks at Sunland Park have been designed to excite the small but loyal group of local racing fans in New Mexico since the first race in 1959. You need to ... more »

How to Follow Horse Racing at Woodbine Racetracks

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The Woodbine Racetracks have been operating in Rexland, Ontario since 1881. The twenty-first century has witnessed updates in the racetracks, including modern facilities, gaming and electronic betting, which help visitors enjoy their stay. There ... more »

How to Follow Horse Racing Blogs

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Horse racing blogs, where avid horse racing fans can share online tips about betting, upcoming events, handicapping systems and other news related to the sport, are becoming a popular resource in recent years. By subscribing to a particular blog, ... more »

How to Follow Horse Racing News

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Whether you are a just a fan or like to frequent the track, following horse racing news will help you develop a better understanding of this exciting sport. If you want to stay on top of the horse racing world, you need to learn where the big ... more »

How to Follow the Belmont Stakes Schedule

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The Belmont Stakes, a horse race that is held every June in New York, is the oldest and longest race of the vaunted Triple Crown competition. Researching the schedule of this prestigious event is quite simple, since most racing periodicals and ... more »

How to Follow the Breeder's Cup

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The Breeder's Cup began in 1984 to provide an end of year championship for North American Thoroughbred racing. Horses from around the world also attend the Breeder's Cup. This event was originally a one day event, but in 2007 increased to two ... more »

How to Follow Triple Crown Race Blogs

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A blog is a daily journal that features news, updates and personal reflections on a specific subject. If you're a horse racing enthusiast, you'll find countless blogs online that cover everything from training and race records to betting odds and ... more »

How to Get a Job as a Horse Jockey

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Any horse jockey will tell you that their profession isn't simply a job: it's a lifestyle that demands passion and commitment every hour of the day. Horse jockeying can be an exhilarating profession, but also a very dangerous one. If you want to ... more »

How to Get an Online Account with a British Bookmaker

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Britain is a country with a long history of gambling, particularly on sporting events. The most efficient way to place bets in Britain is to open an account with a bookmaker. In the age of the internet, you can do this online... more »

How to Get Involved in Fantasy Horse Racing

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Fantasy horse racing, where a horse racing fan can breed, train and race an imaginary animal, has become a popular online pastime over the last few years. Fantasy horse racing is an ideal way to exercise one's knowledge and enthusiasm about the ... more »

How to Get Kentucky Derby RSS Feeds

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The Kentucky Derby is considered to be one of the most exciting sporting events of the entire year. The best racing horses from across the country compete as a way to win the race and attempt to secure the Triple Crown. Fans of the Kentucky Derby ... more »

How to Get Pedigree Reports for Thoroughbred Horses

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The lineage of your Thoroughbred horse is extremely important, and if you plan on mating your horse to another, then you'll need to know that horse's pedigree as well. Luckily, technology has made this kind of research quick and easy for all ... more »

How to Get the Best Horseracing News

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Whether it be National Hunt Racing over hurdles or unobstructed flat races, horseracing is a major part of the British sporting landscape. Seasoned gamblers and enthusiasts want to know how to get the best horseracing news. They merely have to ... more »

How to Get Tickets to a Triple Crown Race

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In thoroughbred horse racing, the Triple Crown consists of The Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. If you're a racing fan, there's nothing quite like the experience of seeing a Triple Crown event from a luxury box, in a ... more »

How to Get Tickets to the Kentucky Derby

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The Kentucky Derby is held every May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, the center of the thoroughbred racing world. It's the longest continuously-held sporting event in America. Thus, it's very difficult to get reserved tickets to the ... more »

How to Go Horseracing at Warwick Racecourse

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How to Groom a Horse in a Stable

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Horses are magnificent creatures and proper grooming is the best way to keep them looking and feeling their best. When you groom your horse, you have the opportunity to check for injuries as well as bond with the animal in the process. You should ... more »

How to handicap the Preakness

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Held on the third Saturday in May, the Preakness Stakes is the second leg of Thoroughbred horse racings triple crown. Sandwiched between the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes, the Preakness is run at a distance of 1 3/16 miles. 2008 will mark ... more »

How to Hire a Horse Jockey

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Buying a horse is fairly easy (although expensive), and training one to race isn't a problem if you know the right people. But what about a jockey? A horse doesn't mean much without a rider atop it, and if you're serious about racing your horse, ... more »

How to Hire a Jockey's Agent

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Like any other athlete, most jockeys have agents who represent them in contract negotiations. Horse racing is a very competitive business and a jockey's agent can provide key assistance in landing a horse and/or a race. If you intend to work as a ... more »

How to Hire a Trainer for a Thoroughbred Horse

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Many horse lovers find that, though they love owning a horse, they are rather lost when it comes to training it. The good news is that anyone can hire a good thoroughbred horse trainer as long as they keep just a few basic tips in mind... more »

How to Identify a Thoroughbred Horse Champion

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Owning and training a Thoroughbred horse is no small investment when it comes to both time and money. In order to make sure you are investing your resources in a prime candidate to become a champion, it helps to know a few tips to lead you in the ... more »

How to Identify Racehorse Abuse

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When a racehorse is winning at the track it seems as if its owners and trainers treat is like a precious object. Sadly, the truth is that many racehorses are maltreated and abused in order to get them to perform at a higher level. Things get even ... more »

How to Know the Horseracing Calendar

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For those who enjoy watching the races, or enjoy following a particular horse throughout the season, the horseracing calendar is an important tool. Follow these steps to stay aware of what's happening in your favorite sport... more »

How to Learn About Horse Racing

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Most publicized racing is in the U.S. is with American Thoroughbreds. Quarter Horses are faster than Thoroughbreds but race very short distances of ¼ mile or less. Thoroughbred racing varies from 5 furlongs to 1.5 miles. The easiest way to learn ... more »

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