In horse racing, weight for age scales in the UK and Ireland are used to help determine the weight that a horse should carry during a race based on their age and sex. The idea behind the weight for age scale is that younger horses are generally less developed physically than older horses, so they…

The BHA handicapper is responsible for assigning ratings to racehorses based on their past performances. The ratings reflect the horse’s overall ability and potential to win races. The handicapper takes into account a variety of factors when assigning a rating, including: By taking all of these factors into account, the handicapper assigns a rating to…

Each type of race provides different opportunities for trainers, jockeys, and horses, and they are all designed to test different skills and abilities. National Hunt racing is known for its thrilling jumps and exciting finishes, and is a popular spectator sport in the UK and Ireland.

Each type of race is designed to cater to different levels of horses and to provide a range of opportunities for trainers and owners to compete with their horses.

Speed ratings and sectional times are two important metrics used in horse racing to measure the performance of horses during a race. Speed ratings are a numerical value assigned to a horse’s overall performance in a race. These ratings take into account various factors, such as the distance of the race, the track conditions, and…

Sa Fureur justified his odds as the 5-6 market leader in the Markaye Contracts Ltd Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles, completing his hat-trick of wins with a short head victory over Buddy One. The stewards’ inquiry upheld the original placings despite the two horses coming close together a couple of times. Trainer Gordon…

Last time out Wonder Spirit won a handicap over course and distance following a good 2nd in a similar race. After initially leading for the first furlong, he tracked the leaders and was in third place at the halfway point. Approaching the 2-furlong marker, he was in contention for the lead and went on to…

Last time out over 6f, Spirit of Nguru followed the leading pack closely, and then was ridden aggressively over two furlongs from the finish. He continued to make progress and finished strongly, securing third place just before the end of the race. This was the first time the he had over a 6f , and…

Last time out (1st run in the UK) In Excelsis Deo was hindered in fourth place at the start of the race but managed to make progress and caught up with the leaders by the sixth fence. Looking like the winner by the second to last obstacle (usually third to last), he took the lead…