What does post position mean in horse racing?
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Asked by: Master Altayeb
Post position in horse racing is the location of a horse in the starting gate; it’s where the horses start the race and correspond to the number of horses entered.
What post position was Secretariat in the Kentucky Derby?
Result
| Finish | Post Position | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Secretariat |
| 2 | 4 | Sham |
| 3 | 7 | Our Native |
| 4 | 9 | Forego |
How do you predict a winning horse?
And you have some idea who's gonna win. And who's gonna finish second and who's gonna finish third on might be between a few contenders. And it's probably gonna work out the way that you thought.
How can you tell a winning horse?
Look at all the horses taking part in the race as well as who's riding. And training them as a general rule the best jockeys only ride top horses.
What is the average lifespan of a racehorse?
25-30 years
The majority of racehorses will have a racing career of only 2-3 years yet their life expectancy is 25-30 years. Whatever the reason or age at which it occurs, all racehorses will eventually cease racing.
Who was the best racehorse ever?
10 best racehorses of all time
- 1 Arkle. (Trained in Ireland) Born 1957. …
- 2 Ribot. (Trained in Italy) Born: 1952. …
- 3 Secretariat. (Trained in America) …
- 4 Sea-Bird II. (Trained in France) …
- 5 Mill Reef. (Trained in England) …
- 6 Phar Lap. (Trained in Australia) …
- 7 Brigadier Gerard. (Trained in England) …
- 8 Kelso. (Trained in America)
