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05/15/2008 [Pimlico Race Track]
Big Brown huge favorite at Preakness Stakes!
Big Brown, the Kentucky Derby winner, drew post 7 on Wednesday evening and is thus favorably placed for the 133 rd Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Track ...
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05/14/2008 [Pimlico Race Track]
Big Brown ready for Pimlico!
Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown is scheduled to arrive at Baltimore-Washington International Airport at 5:30 PM on Wednesday. Big Brown spent the last four weeks at Churchill Downs where he dominantly took the Kentucky Derby in an undefeated streak ... read more » |
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The Preakness Stakes 2008
17 May 2008
Pimlico Race Track |
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Horse |
Trainer |
Jockey |
Morning-Line Odds |
1. Macho Again |
Dallas Stewart |
Julien Leparoux |
20-1 |
2. Tres Borrachos |
Beau Greely |
Tyler Baze |
20-1 |
3. Icabad Crane |
Graham Motion |
Jeremy Rose |
30-1 |
4. Yankee Bravo |
Patrick Gallagher |
Alex Solis |
15-1 |
5. Behindatthebar |
Todd Pletcher |
David Flores |
10-1 |
6. Racecar Rhapsody |
Kenny McPeek |
Robby Albarado |
30-1 |
7. Big Brown |
Rick Dutrow |
Kent Desormeaux |
1-2 |
8. Kentucky Bear |
Reade Baker |
Jamie Theriot |
15-1 |
9. Stevil |
Nick Zito |
John Velazquez |
30-1 |
10. Riley Tucker |
Bill Mott |
Edgar Prado |
30-1 |
11. Giant Moon |
Rick Schosberg |
Ramon Rodriguez |
30-1 |
12. Gayego |
Paulo Lobo |
Mike Smith |
8-1 |
13. Hey Byrn |
Eddie Plesa |
Chuck Lopez |
20-1 |
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The Horse Race Track
The race track is one of the most enduring sporting facilities in history. A race track is a purpose-built facility for the conduct of races. Most race tracks in the world are used for the purpose of racing horses.
Horse racing is a popular sport in many countries. Some places in which the sport is widely watched include the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Hong Kong. In many of these countries, the race track is a major place of congregation for many sports-loving citizens.
The shape of the horse race track is usually circular or oval.
SEGMENTS OF THE RACE TRACK
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Stretch - This is the straight segment of the oval race track. This is where the sprints are made. The backstretch is found in the far side of the racing surface while the homestretch refers to the final straight portion of the race track to the finish line.
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Turn - These are the curved segments of the oval race track. This is the area where starting points are usually found and is the place where most horses "make their moves" and start positioning themselves for a rally on the homestretch.
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Chutes - These form the extension of the backstretch or the homestretch to permit a straight running start.
THE RACE TRACK COMPLEX
Aside from the race track itself, a race track complex also typically features the following facilities:
- Grandstands or Concourses
- Stable Areas
- Accommodation Areas and Dormitories
- Recreation Areas
- Restaurants
RACE TRACK SURFACES
There are three major race track surfaces in use:
Types of Artificial or Synthetic Race Track Surfaces
- Polytrack
- Cushion Track
- Tapeta Footings
- Equitrack
RACE TRACK CONDITIONS
Dirt Racecourse
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Fast - A race track that is completely dry and at optimal efficiency.
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Good - The race track's drying out process continues, and some flying dust is evident. Times improve and the race track is approaching a Fast condition.
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Slow - A race track surface that has begun to dry out. The base is still soft, but surface drying is evident. Times are generally slower than normal.
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Sloppy - A race track that continues to accumulate moisture during or immediately after a heavy rain, which begins to seep into the base. The base is still solid, but the surface water is evident.
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Muddy - A race track whose base has been permeated by moisture. Times are somewhat slower, and running tires the horses more.
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Frozen - A condition of a racetrack where any moisture present is frozen.
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Turf or Grass Race track
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Firm - A turf race track course that is completely dry and at optimal efficiency. This is the equivalent of the Fast condition on a dirt race track.
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Hard - A race track surface on which horses do not have normal cushion. Turf courses frequently become hard after periods of drought and high temperatures.
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Yielding - The condition of a turf race track with a great deal of moisture. Horses sink into the surface noticeably.
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Soft - The condition of a turf race track with a large amount of moisture. Horses' hooves sink in and dig up the course, and times are considerably slower.
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