This article will explore the differences between SLOW and SPEEDY, as well as the different ways to bet on a horse race. The first two options are the most popular and effective. The third option is a more risky bet, but it is certainly worth a try. These strategies will increase your chances of winning at horse racing. However, both options do have their advantages. We’ll discuss the differences between the two and how to determine the best bet for each.
SLOW
There are some ways to predict a SLOW horse race, and a slow horse can win the race if it latches on to the right conditions and makes up ground quickly. In most cases, blind luck is the determining factor, but there are some strategies that can help you find the slow horses with the best chances of winning. The following are some suggestions:
SPEEDY
The SPEEDY horse race is a popular event for thoroughbreds and other fast-moving horses. This type of racehorse has been selectively bred to be fast and strong. This allows owners to use their horses for various purposes, such as long-distance travel, racing, and even pleasure. Although horses born fast are considered SPEEDY, the speed of their legs and strides will depend on their training.
SPIT THE BIT
When you see a tired horse bucking and backing off when you pull on the reins, you’re likely thinking about SPIT THE BIT. This can occur when the splint bone, one of the two small bones running along the cannon bone, becomes calcified. This irritation or fracture is known as periostitis, and it can lead to the horse spitting out the bit.
SLOW CUT
While the SPEEDY CUT horse race is shorter than the other types, it still offers the same type of test to thoroughbred horses. The 330-foot sprint course, short turns, and tight confines offer a unique challenge to the equine athlete. The SPEEDY CUT has two separate disciplines: STRIKE THE BIT and SLOW CUT. SPITE THE BIT is the term used by trainers to describe the act of forcing a horse to cease aggressive behavior or a lack of running. The latter method is known as “dropping in for a tag.”
BALD FACE
One of the unique identifiers of a horse is the BALD FACE. This marking consists of a white stripe that runs across the face. It can be symmetrical or uneven, and may be present on the forehead, nose, or cheekbones. This marking also increases the risk of sunburn in horses. There are several different names for this type of marking. In addition, some foals are born with a bald face.
TRIFECTA
In a TRIFECTA horse race, you can bet on the winner and the second place finisher in a race. But, like other horse racing strategies, this wager has inherent weaknesses. For instance, the favorite in a race could be disqualified if it is in the money, and a large wheel will depress the payout of a Trifecta wager because all horses in the race are not equally likely to finish in the money. Full wheel betting also creates inefficiencies in the Trifecta horse race betting pool.
SCRATCH
A SCRATCH horse race is a handicapped horse race in which the number of officially entered horses is greater than the number of spots available to start the event. The scratch number, which reduces the field, is listed on the entry sheet, and eight other horses that are “also eligible” are drawn from this list. The official scratch number is the most important factor to consider when handicapping a SCRATCH race. Below are some tips to figure out the scratch number of a horse.