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A Quick Introduction to Thoroughbred Horse Racing

By: Keith Driscoll Click author's name for more of his/her articles

Thoroughbred horse racing is one of the most well-liked types of horse racing around the world. Some folk do not even know of any other kinds of horse racing. Thoroughbred horse racing is also called the "Sport of Kings".

A thoroughbred horse owner will employ a trainer to train and condition the racehorse for one kind of race. This is because a world class trainer is aware that there is a standard training regime for every kind of horse race. However, the owner may perhaps want to enter the racehorse in races that the trainer may not think it is good enough to take part in.

Thoroughbred horse racing comes in various forms:

+Maiden Races+

This kind of thoroughbred horse racing involves racehorses that race against other racehorses that have not won a race. This race is typically the introduction of all race horses, and so many will run green. A number of folk find this kind of thoroughbred horse racing extremely exciting because of the fact that most of the racehorses involved have little identified form, or are untested. The maiden races frequently choose which level of racing its entire career will be situated on. This race shows the owner and public just what type of form the racehorse is capable of.

Thoroughbreds of varying ages take part in maiden races, but older horses typically mean it has had some type of setback.

In maiden races, the racehorses carry comparable weights in order to level the playing field, although fillies get an allowance, and allowances are occasionally given for age.

+Allowance Racing+

This kind of horse race involves racehorses which have already run in maiden races but are not yet at the level for the grand stakes races. Typically, this kind of thoroughbred involves running for a prize that is to some extent above that of maiden races. Some racehorse owners have been known to use these races as a training aid for their racehorses; this is now illegal in most countries and has stiff penalties.

+Grand Stakes Racing+

This kind of horse racing is the most well-liked as it frequently involves a lot of prize money for the owner. People who view this kind of thoroughbred horse racing will do so in order to have a gamble on their fancied horse. The "grand stakes" in this kind of race refers not only to the amount of cash involved for the winner, but also the reputation of the racehorse that runs. A grand stakes winner generally goes on to have a public following.

The dreams of a lot of folk are also at stake in this kind of horse racing. This is typically because gambling in this kind of thoroughbred racing can cost folk a lot of cash. As these racehorses possess proven form, punters will pin their hopes and dreams on the racehorse. This is the logic why thoroughbred horse racing remains one of the most followed sports all over the world.

+Handicap Racing+

This kind of thoroughbred horse racing is believed to be the most even of all the horse race types offered. This is because the horses participating in the horse race have been handicapped according to their earlier performances in other horse races. A lot more folk gamble on this kind of horse racing because you get higher odds. Theoretically, any racehorse in the race can win in a handicap race, and stats visibly show this is the case compared to non-handicaps.