Horse Racing Tips On The Categories Of Races

Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a
long history dating back to ancient Babylon,
Egypt, and Syria. There are different styles on
racing, and the distances and the categories of
events differ in every country where the race is
happening. Many countries provide various
categories of races. A lot of people who are new
to horse racing are only aware of the major races
such as the Kentucky Derby or the Breeder's cup.
But before a horse can reach that level, he or
she should start at the lowest level of the
competition of horse racing. Of course, horse
racing tips such as having a well bred or
properly trained horse can help you from the
very beginning of your horse racing journey.
A horse that has yet to win is referred to as
maiden. The top rated races for maiden horses
are called Maiden Special Weight Races. These
are for the horses of top quality that are
likely to win and proceed to the races for
winners. Every horse has a price and can be
purchased or "claimed" from a race for a price.
Anyone who wants to claim a particular horse
should make the request prior to the race, and
can claim the horse as soon as the race is
finished no matter what happens to the horse
during the race. This type of race is known as
Claiming Races.

The next category after the Claiming Races is
the Allowance Race. In this category the horses
are not for sale and the purse levels are
usually higher. This category got its name due
to the fact that conditions have already been
set prior to the race, and weights to carry with
weight allowed off for reaching other conditions.
Stakes Races are where the top horses compete
against each other. This type of race has the
highest purses, but the amount can vary from a
small track to a major track. It also has the
highest stature when winning. You can find the
best local horses in the local stakes, while top
horses from the local trainers and horses shipped
in from other locations can be found in the
graded stakes. Restricted stakes have
limitations or restrictions such as the horse
has to be bred in the local state or has raced
at the local track. The top level for the stakes
races is known as the Graded Stakes. These have
no restrictions except for the age or sex of the
horse.

It never hurts to familiarize oneself with the
types of categories of horse racing. Tips on
taking care of your horse properly can also help
you in winning a race. Be aware of the risks in
horse racing for both the horse and the jockey.
See to it that your horse is healthy and well
prior to a race to avoid any accidents.


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