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Comprehensive Guide – How to read Brisnet.com Ultimate Past Performances

The Brisnet.com Ultimate Past Performance product is a compilation of a horse's record including race results, pedigree, jockey status, and trainer information. It is the basis for horse race handicapping.

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How to use fractional sectional times and pace ratings when handicapping a race

Often the horse with the best speed figures does not win due to the influence of pace.

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All about horse race betting and how odds should influence your handicapping decisions

All about handicapping odds - how to calculate them and use them to your advantage.

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How a trainer trains a race horse and what to watch for when handicapping a race

Horse racing is a structured, scheduled event. The horse must be able to run on command and perform at their best at all times. Since they are not born with this instinct, they must be trained.

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The importance of a race horse’s equipment and the impact of equipment changes

Equipment changes indicate something has changed with the horse's behavior, technique, or health. It's important to keep an eye on any change of equipment for the racehorse, and attempt to gauge the reasoning behind the change.

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How to read a race horse’s body language in the Post Parade show

If you can position yourself to watch the horses approach the paddock, look for those that seem eager. These horses will generally have a spring in their step without struggling against their handler, and won't be wasting energy jumping around.

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The importance of post positions- and factoring in the temporary rail

Horses often have preferred post positions that align with their running styles. For example, speed horses typically prefer the inside lanes, while stalkers favor the middle posts, as it allows them to trail just behind one or two speed horses.

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A guide to horse race track surfaces

Dirt tracks were the earliest form of flat horse racing surfaces in Western society. Today, they remain the most frequently used type of track in the United States. Dirt is a more affordable option compared to artificial surfaces, and even more economical than maintaining grass.

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Horse racing tracks outside the United States

A horse racing article.Horse racing remains a significant sport compared to others. The latest statistics reveal that from 2017-2021, there were over 49,015 race meetings in the UK alone, attracting millions of attendees annually. This makes it one of the most attended equestrian sports globally. In

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Horse racing tracks around the world rated by category/quality.

Horse racing venues are often informally categorized by the level of competition they offer. The following lists tracks around the world, divided into five different categories.

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