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The Affect of Headgear in Horse Racing

Horses wear headgear in races to improve their racing. It may be to block vision, or to hold the tongue in position to prevent it blocking an airway, or any number of other reasons. There are seven types of headgear in use in horse racing, and these are: It may improve the racing for the…

Laying the Favourite in Horse Racing: Expert Guide for 2025

Introduction Welcome to this article on laying the favourites in horse racing. This guide has taken multiple people hundreds of hours to compile. Whilst we are only showing some of the statistics found through the research process, there was a huge amount of data analysis to find these. If you’re interested in analysing this data…

Speed Ratings in Horse Racing: What Is It and How Do You Use It?

Also known as speed figures, speed ratings are numbers used to denote the ability of a horse on a given day. There are different types of ratings and calculations which are all considered to be speed ratings, just different versions. For a long time, the belief was that speed ratings were mainly useful in American…

The PR Horse Racing Rating (stats)

There are two ratings available on the Race Advisor website, the PR (Power Rating) rating and the VDW (Van Der Wheil) rating. You can access them by registering or logging in to your account. To access these ratings for every race is just £2 per day, and you can access them on a day-by-day basis,…

Horse Racing Grades, Groups, and Classes – The Complete Guide

If you’re new to horse racing, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the different terminology. For example, the classification system, designed to ensure more evenly contested races, is a source of genuine bemusement for many beginners. According to the British Horseracing Authority, there are approximately 14,000 horses in training in the United Kingdom. As you…