As like most things in a horse race, nothing is ever a sure bet. The odds favorite is more or less an educated guess. It is never written in stone. That is why the horse that was the 'long shot' wins once in a while. Seabiscuit was a habitual 'long shot' early in his career. As he became more successful his odds went up. I always think if you want a sure thing you should ask the horses.
If the horse scratches prior to the start of the race, the bettor's wager is refunded.
Secretariat
In 1956 to phar lap
The song "Dynamite" is one of my favorite songs. The favorite in the mayoral race abruprtly withdrew from the election. In a horse race, you can't win as much by betting the favorite.
Yes, the noun favorite is a common noun. The word favorite is also an adjective. Example: The favorite won the race. (noun) The favorite horse won the race. (adjective)
Sherbet - a horse that can't lose. Got it from a math worksheet
yes
No he didn't because it was his first race every and never has race with other horses in his life he was in the lead but then came another horse and his jockey fell and hit the mud face first
No, that is not true. They may lose a pound or so of water through sweat, but they do not lose 25 pounds.
Yes, he was foaled there.
A horse in a race that is going to win. It is undoubted the horse will win. The horse cannot lose. It is a done deal. Nothing can prevent this event happening.
Since her win in the Breeders Cup Classic, the owners said she is not likely to ever race again.