What are overnights in horse racing?

Definition of overnight race : a horse race for which entries close 72 hours (exclusive of Sundays) or less before the first race of the day on which the race is scheduled to be run.

Is there live racing at Turf Paradise?

About Turf Paradise The track is open on live racing ‘dark days’ for simulcast racing meaning bettors can attend and wager on races from tracks all around North America and beyond.

What is a condition book in horse racing?

The condition book is the schedule of races for a given track during a certain period of time, usually a few weeks or a month. It is this schedule that provides a framework for trainers to develop the training regimens for their horses for this time period.

Where can I buy horse racing data?

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What does B mean in horse racing?

brought down
/ between numbers indicates a season separation (i.e. left of this is from the season before last) B – brought down. C – carried out. D – disqualified. F – fell.

Do horses feel the whip?

Two papes published in journal Animals lend support to a ban on whipping in horse racing. They respectively show that horses feel as much pain as humans would when whipped, and that the whip does not enhance race safety.

Is Turf Paradise going out of business?

Turf Paradise is not going out of business. The Phoenix-based track that was the Valley of the Sun’s first sports franchise when it first opened in 1956, is not closing its doors.

What time do races start at Turf Paradise?

On & Off Track Betting Turf Paradise is open year-round, seven-days a week from 9:00 a. m. to 7:00 p.m. for simulcasting.

What is a starter allowance?

Starter: An allowance race in which the basic condition is that the horse has raced for a certain claiming price within a specified period of time, or since a certain date. It is intended to give those horses competing in the claiming ranks an opportunity to race without being “risked” via a claim.

What is maiden claiming in horse racing?

Maiden claimers represent the lower rungs of the maiden ranks. In maiden claimers, each horse is available to be claimed (purchased) for a predetermined amount. On major racing circuits, the amount can be as high as $150,000, and the competition is correspondingly strong.

How often does the second Favourite win in horse racing?

First, let’s give you the short answer. The favourite usually wins a horse racing around 30-35% of the time. And if you were wondering, the second favourite usually wins around 18-21% of the time. As you might expect, going down the market leads to a lower winning percentage.