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The Kentucky Derby has 20 horses. But yeah, it's different from race to race. It's rare that there is more than 20 horses, but it happens. Usually 10-20, but sometimes only 2. But the Grand National has 40 horses.
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RossHorse racing has often been called the "sport of kings". For as long as people have domesticated horses, it has been a sport. It is enjoyed by those who bet on the races and by the those who do not.
When two or more horses race each other or when the news media comments on the standings of the candidates in a political race (as though it were a horse race).
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In a horse race how many different finishes among the first three places are possible for a ten-horse race?
1320
Have they ever had a three Horse dead heat in a race?
yes
How old does the horse have to be to race in the derby?
It must be a three year old.
What does it mean to "show" in horse racing and how does it impact the outcome of a race?
In horse racing, "showing" means a horse finishes in the top three positions. This impacts the outcome by determining the payout for bets placed on that horse to show. If a horse shows, bettors who wagered on that horse will receive a payout, even if the horse did not win the race.
How old was barbrow the race horse when he died?
Barbaro was three when he was humanely put down.
What can you win a Kentucky Derby on?
The Kentucky Derby is a horse race, you would win it on a horse, specifically a three year old Thoroughbred.
If the odds of a horse winning a horse race are 2 to 7 then the odds against that horse winning the race are?
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.
On a horse docket of 3 horses if one wins do you win?
If I understand your question correctly, if only three horses race, would you win no matter what? You would only win if you bet on the winning horse to "win." When you bet on a horse race, you also bet on what position that horse finishes. You may bet on a horse to "win, place, or show" or all three (each bet costs more money). If the horse comes in first, second, or third, and you bet all three, you would still get a payout. There are numerous combinations to wagering, Exactas, Trifectas, etc. and even in a three horse race, if you didn't bet correctly, or on the right horse, you could still lose.
Is the ocean of fire still a horse race?
Yes, it WAS a race, it is no longer a horse race.
How much did Whirlaway the race horse weigh?
Whirlaway was a slight horse, weighing only around 1025 pounds as a three year old.
What should you expect out of a Thoroughbred Race Horse?
It will take three times the feed of any other horse just to keep the ribs from showing.
Rider of a horse in race?
The rider of a horse in a race is called a Jockey.
