Everything You Should Know About Horse Racing (For Beginner)

Everything You Should Know About Horse Racing (For Beginner) is a form of gambling that utilizes horse racing as a source of competition. Depending on the race, the number of nominated horses in a race can be hundreds or even thousands. In some instances, a horse’s odds are calculated based on a combination of three factors, including the takeout and the amount of winning bets.

Thoroughbred racehorses have a common birthday. The British began the tradition by giving Thoroughbriens a birthday on May 1. Newmarket racehorse's birthday was later changed to January 1, but other racing factions in England kept the May first birthday to keep the racing calendar easy to follow. Foals born in the northern hemisphere celebrate their birthday September 1 whereas foals in southern hemisphere begin their estrus cycle in late August to early November.

Thoroughbreds are bred for horse racing. They are also used for showing, combined training, and polo. Blinkers are placed on the eyes of the horse to limit distractions and keep the animal focused. Blowouts are short workouts a day or two before the race. Bobbles are caused by the ground breaking away from the horses.

There are two types of claiming races: Maiden claiming and optional claiming. Maiden races are for horses that haven't won a race and can be claimed. There are also claiming racing for older horses and those for juveniles. The first two are the most popular.

Trifecta bets are used in horse racing. Traditionally, a bet pays out if all three horses finish in the same order. Some types of trifecita bets pay out regardless of order and you can make a profit if two or more of the horses come in second, third, or fourth place.