In a mad dash to the wire, it was How Did He Do That (c, 3, Good Magic--Stormin Maggy, by Storm Cat) who got his nose in front on the line just ahead of late-rallying Red Route One (Gun Runner) and Tumbarumba (Oscar Performance) to win the GIII Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park Sunday night..
A furlong is equivalent to 220 yards, 660 feet, or approximately 201.17 meters.
But more importantly, a furlong is one-eighth of a mile, which ties it in with the other standard unit used for measuring horse races in the United States..
The majority of racehorses will have a racing career of only 2-3 years yet their life expectancy is 25-30 years.
Whatever the reason or age at which it occurs, all racehorses will eventually cease racing..
Although some of the most prestigious races are confined to three-year-olds, generally Flat racehorses tend to be at their peak aged four or five.
Jumps horses generally don't start racing until they are four and their careers tend to go on much longer, until they are 12 or sometimes older..
A system of equations is estimated to determine quadratic improvement and decline in racing performance.
We find that a typical horse's peak racing age is 4.45 years.
The rate of improvement from age 2 to 4 1/2 is greater than the rate of decline after age 4 1/2..
The distance of a race is measured in furlongs.
One furlong is 1/8 of a mile or 220 yards.
Races under 1 mile, such as the common 6 furlongs (6F) distance, are called sprints, mid-distances are generally 8 to 9F, while 1 1/4 miles is deemed the “classic“ distance..
Patricia Generazio's New York homebred Disco Partner set a new track, North American and world record time of 1:05.67 for six furlongs on Saturday, winning the Grade 3 Jaipur with an explosive stretch run under Irad Ortiz Jr..
It is very, very important that a racehorse maintain a well-balanced and satisfactory diet, and also maintain their weight well.
As with human athletes, a thin horse that doesn't eat well is not going to be able to build the muscle mass necessary to fulfill their athletic ability..
A horse with a well-muscled, well-proportioned neck has a longer, more rhythmic stride and can more easily maintain its balance when running.
An easy, rhythmic stride will cause less fatigue while racing..
Future History is a thoroughbred horse born in United Kingdom in 2018.
Race horse Future History is by Showcasing (GB) out of Likelihood (USA) , trained by Ciaron Maher \& David Eustace.
Future History form is available here.
Owned by P Trainor, M J Burns \& B David..
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Chaldean is a rare Juddmonte purchase, having been acquired at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale for 550,000gns in 2020.
He was bred by Whitsbury Manor Stud out of Suelita, a multiple-winning half-sister to Gr. 3-placed Outer Space and Ayr Missile, dam of Gr..
One of Australia's most talented three-year-olds is bound for Hong Kong with managing owner Suman Hedge on Wednesday confirming the sale of Group 3 winner and two-time Group 1 runner-up Elliptical..
Who Runs The World is a 6yo chestnut Mare from Australia trained by Brett Cavanough, who is based at Ballina.
It is sired by the stallion Zoustar out of the dam Thurlow..
It's an exciting form of entertainment that makes it a thrill to watch.
Horses are astonishing athletes that can reach amazing speeds, making the races incredibly exciting to watch.
Horse racing is affordable if it's done responsibly, so it's an accessible event that everyone can enjoy..
In addition, there is a ripple effect of economic draw associated with the horse racing industry.
Adding these contributions results in more than $122 billion and more than 1.7 million jobs created by the horse industry in the United States alone.
AQHA is the world's largest breed association..
