What does first post mean horse racing?

Can a horse be disqualified in a horse race?

However, sometimes horses can be disqualified. That means that your horse could cross the finish line first, but not be awarded the race. And therefore, your bet would lose. When a bookie pays first past the post, you’re protected from that. They pay you as a winner if your horse crosses the line first, even if it is then disqualified.

What is a double result in horse racing?

This is often called the ‘Double Result’ concession. Your bet will win if your horse is first past the post but disqualified. Your bet will win if your horse isn’t first past the post but is deemed the winner under the official result due to the horse which is first past the post being disqualified.

What happens if your horse is first past the post?

Your bet will win if your horse isn’t first past the post but is deemed the winner under the official result due to the horse which is first past the post being disqualified. If you have backed the horse which is first past the post as well as the horse which is deemed the winner by the official result, you could win both your bets!

Why are stakes races so hard to handicap?

While the difference in grades can be significant, stakes races are among the hardest for most people to handicap. The reason is that all horses in a stakes race are excellent horses and if a non-favorite horse is having a good day, they can blow away the track.

How do horses get disqualified in horse racing?

In long-distance races, horses can bump into each other or cut each other off resulting in an altered course for one (or both) of them. These are the likeliest scenarios for a horse to be disqualified. These decisions are called by the race stewards who make sure everyone follows the rules of the race.

What is the most famous disqualification in horse racing history?

During the rich history of horse racing, there have been many famous disqualifications from major races. In 1968, Dancer’s Image was the first horse winner to be disqualified from the Kentucky Derby. The DQ was because of a failed drug test.

What is a double in horse racing?

DOUBLE Choose the winners of the 2 consecutive races that comprise the Double (the first of the 2 races in a Double is termed Leg 1; the second is Leg 2). A Double can be taken on all consecutive races – i.e. Races 1 & 2; 2 & 3; 3 & 4 etc.

What happens if your horse is first past the post but disqualified?

Your bet will win if your horse is first past the post but disqualified. Your bet will win if your horse isn’t first past the post but is deemed the winner under the official result due to the horse which is first past the post being disqualified.

What happens if your horse crosses the line first?

So if your horse crosses the line first, even if they are disqualified or downgraded from the race later – you can rest assured BetBull will make sure you’ve been rewarded from your bet. The First Past the Post on horse racing bets applies to all Fixed Odds UK and Irish racing.

What does graded stakes mean in horse racing?

Graded stakes race. A graded stakes race is a thoroughbred horse race in the United States or Canada that meets the criteria of the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA).

What makes a horse a threat to a race?

Horses that are significantly dropping in class from their last race, are usually a threat. Some examples of significant class drops are: Maiden Special Weight to cheap Maiden Claiming, Claiming to another Claiming with a significantly lower claiming price, Allowance to Claiming and Graded Stakes to Allowance or Claiming.

What happens if a horse makes a mistake in a race?

Even if they make a mistake, the racing office will catch it before the race starts. A post-race drug test or any call of foul play made post-race may also be reasons for a race to be reviewed and for a horse to be disqualified.

Why are some horse races disqualified before they begin?

When a horse is disqualified before the race begins, it’s usually because of some kind of interference with another horse. In most cases, a horse interferes with another and costs him placing. When a race starts, the horses break from the gate at massive speeds and it’s not uncommon for them to bang in each other.

Can a horse refuse to race against its will?

It’s important to note that if a horse does not want to race, it won’t, and very occasionally we see a horse plant its feet and refuse to move. No horse can be made to race against its will. In the overwhelming majority of cases, horses happily take part in a race.

What is the greatest upset in horse racing history?

The five year old horse was trailing for most of the race before sprinting past the leaders to win in the last strides. To this day, he’s famous for managing to beat out the favorite Bertrando in what is one of the greatest upsets in horseracing history.

What is the difference between a place double and win double?

The win double needs both horses to win to be successful while the place double needs both horses to place to be successful. As you are placing two bets in one, your stake will be doubled, so a £10 stake would double to £20 to cover both the win double and place double.

What are the rules of first past the post in horse racing?

Make sure you check the bookmaker in question’s website in order to view the full first past the post rules or terms and conditions for each. All bets placed on UK and Irish horse racing will be settled on First Past the Post AND the official result on the day. Any subsequent disqualification will not affect the settlement of bets.

How can I tell if my horse’s feet are properly aligned?

Look for the following: 1) Proper hoof-pastern alignment (yellow line); 2) Parallel alignment between the hoof and bone (blue line); 3) Adequate sole depth (yellow and green lines); 4) Proper shoe placement (white line). The red line indicates the center of rotation of the joint of the foot (the coffin joint). Hey, let’s look at if from the inside!

What does it mean when a horse race is graded?

Graded stakes race. The original purpose of grading was to identify the most competitive races, which helps horsemen make comparisons of the relative quality of bloodstock for breeding and sales purposes. A high grading can also be used by racetracks to promote the race in question. When determining Eclipse Award winners,…

Why do horses break down at horse races?

In 2012 an investigation by the New York Times found that a rising number of horses were breaking down at American races, and alleged that doping was the cause. It noted that some tracks had introduced casino-style gambling operations, which increased the stakes and encouraged trainers to race unfit animals.

How do horses sense danger?

Horses have an acute ability to detect movement. This is why a horse is much flightier on windy days; things that are normally stationary are now moving and perceived as a potential threat. Horses are able to see fairly well at night; however, the contrast sensitivity is less than that of a cat.

Do you lose your stake if a horse refuses to race?

However if the horse comes under starters orders and then refuses to race you lose your stake. If your bet was an ante post bet and the horse is subsequently withdrawn before the race, you will also lose your stake. I placed a Lucky 15 bet and had no winners except a Withdrawn horse.

Can a horse be withdrawn before the start of a race?

A horse can be withdrawn just minutes from the start of a race – for example refusing to enter the stalls. What’s the latest that a horse can be withdrawn before the off?

What happens if a horse is scratched before a race?

From a betting perspective, it is super frustrating to put together a solid win ticket or exotic bet only to have it either voided or altered because a horse is scratched. If you bet on a horse to win and that horse gets scratched before race time, you will get your money back and live to see another race.

Why is the death rate in horse racing so high?

There is speculation that drugs used in horse racing in the United States, which are banned elsewhere, are responsible for the higher death rate in the United States.

How did horse racing evolve into a sport?

Equestrian sports provided entertainment for crowds and displayed the excellent horsemanship needed in battle. Horse racing of all types evolved from impromptu competitions between riders or drivers.

What would horse racing be like without horseracing?

Without horseracing there would be no thoroughbred racehorse. The care and the support structures that the 14,000 horses in training at any one time receive are superior to those available to almost all other domesticated animals.