Historical Horse Racing Data: Sources and Availability

QuestionIs there a computer readable database containing historical and current information such as that contained in the Daily Racing Form? Answer GOOD M

Identifying the Legendary Racehorse Dark Secret: A Story of Resilience

QuestionI am looking for the name of a race horse that while running a race (sorry, dont know which race)fell and broke a leg, got back up and finished the

The Call to the Post: History and Meaning of Horse Race Trumpet Music

QuestionWhat is the name of the   trumpet music played just before a horserace? AnswerScott - Ive always heard it referred to as The Call to th

Horse Racing Handicapping: The Key to Predicting Winners

QuestionMichael, I, as you, designed my own program for selecting horses from over 50 years of handicapping. In your opinion, what is the most important si

Understanding Stewards and the Steward's Box in Horse Racing

QuestionIm not sure if this falls in line with your expertise, but you were the closest I could get. I read in a James Clavell novel (Gai-Jin) about the St

Horse Racing Handicapping: Understanding Condition & Avoiding Predictors

QuestionMichael, In your opinion how important is speed in a race. The last time i had a question on the most important point of handicapping a race. Your

Yearling Racehorse Development: Early Training & Conditioning

QuestionWhat are special attention is given to potential race horses as yearlings? At what age do you start physically conditioning the future race horse?

Troubleshooting Left Lead Issues in OTTB – Training Advice

QuestionI am retrainning my 5 yr OTTB who came off the track in september. We have no problem getting the right lead, just the left. I have tried to bend h

Troubleshooting OTTB Training: Addressing Left Bend Issues

QuestionI am retrainning my 5 yr OTTB who came off the track in september. We have no problem getting the right lead, just the left. I have tried to bend h

Improving Forwardness in Young Thoroughbreds: Leg Aids & Training

QuestionI am currently leasing a 4 year old TB at  lesson / show barn that I have been taking hunt seat lessons at for approx. 6 months. The horse is

Secretariat's Historic Belmont Stakes: Field Size and Reasons

QuestionIn the 73 Belmont that Secretariat won by 31 lengths, how many horses were in the field and if it is a low number, why were there so few as compare

Riva: Experienced AQHA Barrel Horse for Sale - Potential & Training Needed

QuestionRiva is an 8yr old AQHA appendix bred mare(Easy Jet, Jet Deck, Go Man Go, and Northern Dancer.  We know very little about this mares history o

The Prime Age for Racehorses: Exploring the Triple Crown & 3-Year-Old Performance

QuestionHi-- The most-reknowned American horse races are the triple-crown races for three-year olds. Is the age of three the prime for a race horse? Put

Optimal Age for Racehorses: Exploring the Triple Crown and Horse Racing Performance

QuestionHi-- The most-reknowned American horse races are the triple-crown races for three-year olds. Is the age of three the prime for a race horse? Put

Choosing a Dressage Horse: Key Qualities in Young Thoroughbreds

QuestionWhat qualities do you look for when selecting a young Throughbred for dressage as opposed to hunter - jumper? AnswerHi Anne... Funny you should as

Mastering Controlled Cantering: Tips for Riders

Questiondear christine im a novice rider in England (have been about a dozen times and have had about 3-4 hours instruction). I usually ride an old ex-rac

Breeders Cup Classic 2002 Horse Picks & Handicapping Advice

QuestionHi - Wow - like your background for this question!  I am learning handicapping and am working hard on the Breeders Cup but I need some help. C

Expert Handicapping Advice: Breeders' Cup 2002 Insights

QuestionHi Michael - I am learning so much about handicapping and have had some luck but thought I would ask an expert what he thought about the Breeders C

Historical Research: Identifying Racehorses in Henry Stull Paintings

QuestionI am looking for a historical listing of race horses.   I have 3 works of art by Henry Stull. The horses names on these pictures are; Ten

Horse Racing Handicapping: Using Track Variants & Beyer Ratings

QuestionMichael, its been about a year since my last question on HCPing. What is your opinion on using the racing form track variant in regards to adjustin