If the odds of a horse winning a horse race are 2 to 7 then the odds against that horse winning the race are 7 to 2.
Its a one horse race means that it is as easy as winning a race against your own self (horse).
5 to 1 to win means the probability of actually winning is 1 to 5, or 0.2. The larger the payout, the longer (or poorer) the odds. Actually, 5 to 1 means 1 chance in 6 or 16.7%. Of course, race track odds may not be the true probablity of winning.
why does a horse breeder practice on two winning race horses
In horse racing the odds are determined by the bets placed. Betting stops when the race starts. These determine the final odds.
In an attempt to produce an even better race horse.
Secretariat
You may be thinking of "Rewilding" but he didnt win.
A length used in Horse Racing is the length of 1 horse. Say a horse won by one length then the horse that came second would be in line with the end of the winning horse, if it won by two lengths then another horse could fit into the winning gap. A length is 1/5th of a second as horse racing is measured in 5th's of a second.
Nope, by winning a horse race the tip of the horse's nose must cross the finishline together with his/her jockey of course.
ML stands for Morning Line. It mean the "line" or predicted odds for the horses in the race. Actual odds are determined by the amount actually bet on each horse. The track handicapper sets the morning line.
Traditionally odds is a measure of the likelihood OS something occurring. However in horse racing it measures what your payoff will be if your bet wins. Fractional odds are what most of us are familiar with. If a horse is quoted at 4/1 then for every dollar you bet you win four dollars. Decimal odds indicate what your payoff will be if your bet wins, including your bet. For example if a horse is quoted at 5.00 then you will be paid five dollars for every dollar bet. In decimal odds, a price of 5.00 is the same as the fractional odds of 4/1. Moneyline odds indicate what your payoff will be in relation to a $100 bet. For example if the odds are 4/1 then the moneyline odds will be displayed as $400. If the odds are 1/4 then the moneyline odds will be displayed as negative $400. Fractional odds 4/1 = Decimal odds 5.00 = Moneyline odds $400 Fractional odds 1/4 = Decimal odds 1.25 = Moneyline ofdds -$400
gangster blind