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  • 1). Horse Racing Tips  By : Sebastien Veilleux
    There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to betting on the horses. Some people believe that it’s impossible to profit in horse racing. Some believe that all you need to do is bet the favorites. Still, others believe that the only way to make money is to bet the huge long shots and pray for a miracle. All of these thoughts are false. You can make money betting on horses, and you don’t need to pick favorites all the time or bet on miracle finishes often.
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  • 2). Three-Year-Olds Most Likely to Claim the Derby  By : wagerweb.com
    All six, which won those races, rank no lower than 16th of the top 20 in graded stakes earnings guaranteed to start in the $2 million race. Do any have a real shot at claiming the 132nd Run for the Roses? You bet! For instance, Lawyer Ron, with John McKee aboard, has dominated opponents while convincingly winning six in a row. The son of Langfuhr captured a $50,000 optional claimer by 11 lengths last year at Louisiana Downs.
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  • 4). Horses -The Paso Fino  By : Michael Russell
    When Christopher Columbus landed in the New World in 1492, he found a continent without horses. After returning to Spain, upon his return to the Americas, he brought back mares and stallions from Andalusia and Cordela. These horses were a mixture of Andalusian, Barb, and the now-extinct Spanish Jennet. The resulting offspring of this mixture was a horse with a very smooth and comfortable gait suitable for the varied terrains of the New World.
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  • 5). Horse Racing Winner  By : Jason A. Martin
    Horse racing is a very exciting and lucrative sport. Anyone who hasn’t been to a good track is missing out. Winning lots of money at horse racing is very possible. In fact, it tends to get overlooked in the sports betting world. Think about this. If you were going to wager on a baseball team that was far better than the team it was facing, you might have to lay down $2.
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  • 6). Draft (Draught) Horses - The Clydesdale  By : Michael Russell
    History This heavy draft horse traces its roots to the early 19th century in the Lanarkshire (formerly Clydesdale) district of Scotland. There was a strong need for this large horse not only in the agricultural area but in the commerce area as well. The horses were used in the coalfields of Lanarkshire and for hauling wagons in the streets of Glasgow.
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  • 8). Draft (Draught) Horses - Friesians and Gypsy Cobs  By : Michael Russell
    Friesians Brief History This draft breed is rooted in Friesland, Northwestern Europe, which is now a part of the Netherlands. The original stock was descended from the order of Equus robustus (the big horse). In the 16th and 17th centuries, Andalusian lineage was introduced to the bloodline in the form of Spanish stallions which were abandoned on the battlefield during the war between the Spanish and the Dutch.
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  • 10). Horses - Breeds, A To Z  By : Michael Russell
    A horse is a horse of course of course. Right? Well, not exactly. There are more breeds of horses than Carter has liver pills. We're just going to touch on a few examples here, otherwise we're going to need a book about 2000 pages long. For example, and we'll just start with the letter A, there is the Australian Stock Horse. This is one of those horses that arose from selective breeding due to the demands of the environment.
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  • 11). Selecting A Horse - Choose The Breed Carefully  By : Lynn Walls
    Owning a horse is a huge responsibility. Just like owning any pet, you should put a great deal of thought and consideration before you decide to purchase an equine. Since most individuals will have to house horses off their property, you should first consider finding a suitable stable before you purchase a horse. Also, consider your wants and needs.
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  • 12). The Magnificent Andalusian  By : Michael Russell
    The Andalusian lineage dates back to prehistoric times. Cave paintings, discovered on the Iberian Peninsula and dated 20000 to 30000 B.C., show the Iberian Horse clearly. It is thought that as time progressed, the breed was influenced by strains of horses from the French Celts, Carthaginians, Romans, several Germanic tribes, and the Moors. This noble breed was cited by the Greek philosopher and commander of the army, Xenophon, as being a deciding element in his army's victory over Sparta.
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  • 13). Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch - Edition 82  By : Roxy
    AQUEDUCT Lookin’ Swell: Raced sixth, more than 3½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced inside on turn to fifth, came wide for drive, angled in the stretch, made up nearly three lengths and lost by a head at a mile on April 22. Allaboutmack: Trailed inside by more than 7½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced on the far turn, angled out in the stretch, rallied from fourth to make up more than 3¼ lengths and lost by three-quarters of a length at a mile on a good turf course on April 13.
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  • 14). Horses - Secretariat's Maiden Races  By : Michael Russell
    In this article we're going to take a brief look at Secretariat's early races in his career that led up to a triple crown winner. Secretariat was a winner, but he didn't start out that way. His very first maiden race was on the 4th of July in 1972. There was a lot of fanfare surrounding this race. The big bad red racehorse was supposed to eat up the field alive.
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  • 15). Horses - Seattle Slew  By : Michael Russell
    In the short list of triple crown winners, this horse had to be one of the biggest bargains in racing history. We're referring to the puzzle of a wonder, Seattle Slew. The story of this horse is just another reminder of how weird the sport of horse racing can be and how unpredictable it can also be. All over the racing industry millionaires were spending small fortunes trying to breed the best horses they could in the hopes of coming away with a winner.
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  • 16). Next week on TV (5-1/5-7)  By : marcev
    Both the NBA and the NHL close out the first round of their playoffs. In baseball, you’ve got the Orioles and the Blue Jays, matching up in what has to be one of the biggest questions of the baseball season. One of these teams might hang on to challenge the Yankees and Red Sox, but probably not both, making this early season tilt a little more interesting.
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  • 17). Horseback Equitation  By : Rob Daniels
    Equitation refers to classes where the rider's style is judged. In an equitation class, your horse doesn't have to be the smoothest jumper in the world, or the most elegant mover, the rider is the one being judged, and the horses' movement is irrelevant to some degree. Equitation divisions range from beginner walk-trot through open equitation. In the flat equitation competition, riders are judged on how well they handle riding skills, such as walking, trotting, and cantering.
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  • 18). Guide To Betting Horse Racing  By : Sebastien Veilleux
    Anyone who says horse racing isn't exciting hasn't been to a good racetrack yet. Once you understand the terms and processes in racing horses, betting becomes an intoxicating event. While horse racing has been called the sports of kings, it doesn't take a pile of gold to play and win good money at it. Today, I am going to run over the basic terms in horse racing to get you started.
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  • 19). How to Handle Horses Safely  By : Michael Colucci
    Caring for a horse is an excellent way to gain new skills and build a strong bond the animal. However, it is important to practice safety procedures when handling your horse. There can be some risks involved in handling horses. They are large animals which are very strong, and can easily hurt you. This is why it is important to have an understanding of these animals.
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  • 20). Horses - War Admiral  By : Michael Russell
    Sometimes the sons of the fathers surpass the accomplishments of the father. Such was the case with one of the greatest races horses of all time, the son of Man O' War, War Admiral, who went on to become racing's 4th triple crown winner. War Admiral almost wasn't the 4th triple crown winner. He was almost the 5th. Owner Samuel Riddle, of Glen Riddle Farms, had many prejudices about horse racing beyond the East coast in 1920.
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  • 21). How to Provide First Aid For Your Horse  By : Michael Colucci
    If your horse is in the field, and it suffers a severe cut, you will want to stop the bleeding as soon as possible. You will need to make a call to your vet, and there are steps you also need to take in order to provide first aid to your horse as soon as possible. You will want to stabilize the horse prior to the arrival of the vet. The first thing you want to do is make sure you have a first aid kit available for the horse in advance.
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  • 22). Ten Tips on Handicapping the Kentucky Derby  By : Roxy
    Here is the Top 10 list of what to do or when handicapping the 132nd Kentucky Derby Dave Letterman style, so pay attention: 10. Don't wait until Derby Day to decide what you can afford to wager and the kind of bets you will make. Set a total dollar amount and stick to it, win or lose, unless one of your selections is scratched. 9. Don't try to assimilate so much information that you become confused.
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  • 23). Horses - Whirlaway  By : Michael Russell
    Before the great horse Citation, who was trained by Ben Jones and ridden by jockey Eddie Arcaro to victory for the 1948 triple crown, there was another horse that they had the distinction of also taking to triple crown glory, one of the most wild horses in all of racing history. His name, Whirlaway. There is no question about it, Whirlaway was a psychopath as far as horses went.
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  • 24). Derby Winners Often Repeat in the Preakness  By : wagerweb.com
    Six Kentucky Derby winners in the past nine years have captured the Preakness, four by 1½ lengths or more. That’s a good omen for Barbaro, who crushed the opposition, winning the 132nd Kentucky Derby and ending a 50-year losing streak by 3-year-olds resting five weeks or longer after their final prep. Needles was off six weeks before his triumph at Churchill Downs in 1956.
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