Horse Racing Electricians: A Specialised Skill

Atmosphere electric as the drunken crowd braces for the start of the Darwin Cup. They strain their sunburnt necks, wobbling on high heels, and that’s just the transgender blokes in the crowd.

The lights are flashing, the red light is on, and then …..

Nothing.

Who’s idea was it to get the Mayor’s mate to manage the electrical components of the starter gate?

Such are the moments when a reliable commercial electrician who will ensure the starter gate works every time is crucial to the success of the day. Drunk people forget a lot of stuff – but not a stuff up like that. It’s fictional by the way.

There have been worse blunders in the horse racing world. Some of course are tragic – and animal rights protesters are becoming more popular by the year as they protest in the media about the amount of horrific horse injuries and deaths.

Philip Cheng, a Hong Kong jockey, was seen as one of the most promising riders in the 1999 – 2000 season. Amongst his incredible achievements was managing to grab 16 wins in that season alone, likely putting him on the fast track to becoming a legendary jockey.

However, in the summer of 2000 Cheng was invited to take part in an event in the United Kingdom, where trainer Gary Moore had specifically requested his attendance. Cheng managed to finish second in an apprentice race, and seemed to once again be on top of the world.

But tragedy struck on the 23rd of September 2000, when Cheng was thrown from his horse. The animal, named My Fourth Wishes, kicked him twice as he fell, once on the head, and once on the chest. He tragically died in hospital 3 days later.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Horse Euthanised

A horse competing with Swiss rider Robin Godel at the Tokyo Olympics was put down on Sunday after appearing lame at a fence in the middle of the cross-country course the day before the medals ceremony for equestrian eventing.

The race was stopped and other riders, who were racing at speeds of around 34 kph on the 4.4-km obstacle course, were halted so the 14-year-old gelding called Jet Set could be taken from the scene.

“The horse received immediate veterinary attention at the fence and, after an initial assessment, was transferred by horse ambulance to the onsite Veterinary Clinic,” the equestrian federation FEI said in a statement.

“Sadly, ultrasound scans revealed an irreparable ligament rupture in the lower right limb, just above the hoof, and on humane grounds and with the agreement of the owners and athlete, the decision was taken to put the horse to sleep.”

FEI added that samples had been taken from the horse and a post mortem would take place, in line with its rules.

Godel, 23, was competing at his first Olympic Games.

In a statement on Instagram, Godel said that Jet Set “passed while doing what he loved most: galloping and jumping obstacles.” The rider added that he would stay away from social media for the time being.

Horse racing is a dangerous sport and it needs more professionals around it. Whether the commercial electrician who knows what he’s doing, or the horse whisperers who can encourage a more respectful approach by the jockeys and trainers, the horse racing industry still has a long way to go.

Horse Racing Around The World

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Horse racing is an ancient sport dating back to about 4500BC. Horses were used as a form of transportation by the nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia who first domesticated the horses. Horse racing as a sport started when the Greeks created a game involving horses mounted to chariots or two-wheeled carts. Chariot and mounted horse racing was included in the ancient Greek Olympics. The sport was also popular in the Roman Empire and Egypt. Horse racing became a sport of formal competition at the thirty-third Olympiad when men appeared on the horses instead of behind and were called jockeys.

The origin of the modern horse racing can be traced in the 12th century in England. Knights returned from Crusades with Arab horses. The English nobles would privately wager on the fastest horse during match races. Since then, the sport has flourished as the sports of kings. Horse racing became an organized sport for all civilization around the world. Modern day horse racing are held at horse racetracks. There are many top-class horse courses around the world. Today, horse racing is not just a sport but one of the few forms of gambling that is legal worldwide. People can indulge in the tradition and they can place their bets at horses around the world online.

Horse Racing in the USA
North America
The horse racing sport was established in the North America in 1665, almost two centuries before it was popular in the UK. The first racetrack was built in the same year under the supervision of New York’s colonial governor, Richard Nicolls. But it wasn’t until the later half of the 18th century that it gained a proper organised form. In 1890 there were 314 tracks in operation for thoroughbred racing. The organized horse racing in the USA started after the civil war.

Horse racing in the US is a multi-billion dollar industry. Racing is supplying jobs to hundred thousands of Americans and major source of tax revenue for many States. Horse racing in the US features some of the most important races in the world including the annual Breeders’ Cup and the Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes and Preakness Stakes). This is the second richest horse race in the world with $5,000,000 purse. The most prestigious race in the Triple Crown is the Kentucky Derby with $2million purse. The second leg is the Preakness Stakes with a $1million purse. The third leg is the Belmont Stakes which is the oldest in the Triple Crown that dates back to 1867 has a $1million purse.

Horseracing enjoyed complete freedom in the US for more than a decade as bets are made through the racing wagering systems. Online horseracing betting is a legal form of Internet gambling. Betting is regulated by each state through the legal pari-mutuel gambling third parties. The states which allow horseracing bets are: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Horse Racing in South America
South American has the tradition of producing tough and durable thoroughbreds. Many world-class horse racetracks exist in South America, but this sport is not so famous in South America compared to other parts of the world. The most popular horse race that can be found in South America is Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini in Argentina which draws audiences from all over the continent. This race takes place in Hipódromo de San Isidro the biggest racetrack in both South America and North America which was opened in 1935. The track has 2,783 meter long turf where 1,000-meter long races are held.

The Hipodromo La Rinconada in Caracas, Venezuela is notable for the Gran Premio Clásico Simón Bolívar. This is one of the most modern racecourse in the continent that can accommodate up to 12,500 seated people. It houses a Museum of Arts, and the famous Alejandro Otero El Polyhedron. It also hosted concerts and has attracted more than 60,000 people.

The Hipodromo Nacional de Maroñas in Montevideo, Uruguay is an old racecourse that was opened in 1874. It has a 1.28 mile main dirt track and 1.24 training track. Local horse races are held every weekend. The most notable of the races held on this track is the Gran Premio José Pedro Ramírez. This is a Group I flat race for three-year-olds and up, run over a distance of 2400 metres held every January 6.

Horse Racing in Europe
Horse racing in Europe has a long and glorious history which dates back in the early 18th century particularly in the United Kingdom, France and Ireland. The most popular form of horse racing in Europe is the steeplechase – the race which involves obstacles either hurdles or fences.

United Kingdom
Many of the horse racing sports rules and regulations were established in the United Kingdom in the 17th to 19th centuries. Horse racing in UK is predominantly thoroughbred flat racing and steeplechase. The most famous horse racing course in the UK is the Aintree Racecourse it’s the home of the definitive National Hunt steeplechase and the Grand National which is considered the most difficult steeplechase in the world (30 fences spread over the distance of 7,242 meters).

France
France has a mature horse racing industry dating back to 1879 when the Chantilly Racecourse was built. The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomp held in Longchamp Racecourse is one of Europe’s biggest horse-racing events. This 1 1/2-mile race has been held almost every year since 1920. Every first Sunday of October thousands of elegant spectators fill the grandstand and nearly a billion people in over 30 countries watched it on television and online. It is the third richest horse race in the world with $5.4 million purse.

Ireland
Ireland has a rich history of horse racing and breeding, according to a legend the first chase occurred in Ireland in 1752. The steeplechase was established as an Irish sport by the early parts of 19th century. Point to pointing originated in Ireland and today it is more popular than flat racing. Curragh Racecourse, the oldest racecourse in Ireland begin its operation in 1727 and had been witness to the five classic horsing events: Irish 1,000 Guineas, Irish 2,000 Guineas, Irish Derby, Irish Oaks and the Irish St. Leger. These races have the highest purses in the country.

Horse Racing in Australia
The Australian thoroughbred horse racing industry ranks #3 in the world. Australia has more racecourses than any other nation in the world today. The most important horse race in Australia is the Melbourne Cup, also known as the Race That Stops a Nation it’s the second richest horse race in the world with $5.65 million purse. The first Melbourne Cup took place in 1838 and it is known as one of the greatest challenging handicapped horse races in the world. Other notable races include Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup, Oaks, Golden Slipper and the three AJC Queen Elizabeth Stakes races. Randwick Racecourse is famous in Sydney horse racing as it hosts the Queen’s Plate.

Horse Racing in Asia
Horse racing has been a part of the Asian culture for millennia. It was a popular pastime for the aristocracy in Zhou Dynasty in 4th century BC. Horse racing and equestrian sports in Asia was dominated by Mongol influence. Horse racing is an established sport in Asia although there are fewer world famous horse racing courses compared to other parts of the world. Racing events are conducted in many countries across Asia including Japan, India, South Korea, Philippines and United Arab Emirates. The riches horse race in the world with $10 million purse happens at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, UAE.

Japan
There are three types of horse racing in Japan flat racing, jump racing and draft racing or Ban’ei. Japan conducts more than 21,000 horse races a year with a total of 30 racetracks. The races are conducted by the Japan Racing Association and National Association of Racing. The top stakes races run in the spring, autumn and winter. Japan Cup an invitational turf race run every November at Tokyo Racecourse is the country’s most prominent race with a purse of about $5.6 million.

India
Horse racing in India is over 200 years old, making it the oldest racing jurisdiction in Asia where racing was conducted under rules. The first racecourse in India was set up in Madras in 1777. There are five Classic races in India: the Indian 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas, Indian Oaks, Indian Derby and the Indian St. Leger. All four run in Mumbai while the St. Leger is run in Pune. Today, India has a very well established racing and breeding industry.

Philippines
Horse racing in the Philippines began in 1867 as a recreational activity for the rich during the Spanish colonization. The Manila Jockey Club was founded by the Philippine Governor General Jose de la Gandara y Navarro with 100 founding partners, it was the first racing club established in the Southeast Asia. The history or horse racing in the Philippines was divided into three divisions according to the breed of horses used and the three significant eras of Philippine history. The English-style horseracing was first used in 1881 in the oval of Hippodromo de Santa Mesa. Betting on horse races was permitted in 1903 and people from all social strata were allowed to go to the hippodrome to watch horse races. At present there are two venues for horseracing, the Manila Jockey Club and the Philippine Racing Club. The Philippine Racing Commission is the government mandated regulating agency.

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Crownbet Offers June 26 – July 1, 2017

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Crownbet Offers June 19 – 24, 2017

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Crownbet Offers June 5 – 10, 2017

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Crownbet Offers May 29 – June 2, 2017

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Crownbet Offers May 22 – 27, 2017

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Crownbet Offers May 15 – 20, 2017

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Crownbet Offers May 8 – 12, 2017

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Crownbet Offers May 1 – 6, 2017

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Crownbet Offers April 18 – 22, 2017

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Crownbet Offers April 10 – 14, 2017

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Crownbet Offers April 3 – 8, 2017

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Crownbet Offers March 27 – April 1, 2017

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Crownbet Offers March 20 – 25, 2017

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Crownbet Offers March 13 – 18, 2017

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Crownbet Offers March 6 – 11, 2017

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Crownbet Offers February 27 – March 4, 2017

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Crownbet Offers January 23 – 28, 2017

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Crownbet Offers November 7 – 11, 2016

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Crownbet Offers October 31 – November 4, 2016

Melbourne Cup is here!

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Crownbet Offers October 17 – 22, 2016

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The Melbourne Cup: Australia’s Race That Stops The Nation

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No sporting event can equal the Melbourne Cup, saying its Australia’s race that stops the nation is an understatement. It should be more accurately called the race that stops two nations, as many Kiwis and Australians literally stop whatever they’re doing to watch the race on tv or computer. The national television audience peaked at more than 3 million while online views rocketed to 350,000 on cup day. Melbourne Cup event starts at 3pm on the first Tuesday in November. It is conducted annually by the Victoria Racing Club on the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne Victoria. Horses from all over the world come to Flemington to compete. It’s the second riches ‘handicap’ race in the world with A$6.2 million (US$4.4 million) in prize money.

The Melbourne Cup is deeply ingrained in Australian culture and history.
The first race was held in 1861, and by 1865 it’s already a half holiday for public servants and bank officials. It was in October 31, 1873 when it was announced in The Gazette as civil service holiday. It is a public holiday in Melbourne and some parts of regional Victoria. And from 2007 it was observed as a holiday in the entire state of Victoria. The holiday spirit extends to other capital cities, inspiring workers in Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane and beyond to call it a day when the race starts.

Melbourne Cup Carnival hosts six incredible racedays with food, wine, fashion and first class racing truly an experience not to be missed. These popular spectator events  attract more than 110,000 people, dressed in traditional formal raceday wear and others in amusing costumes attending the races. It reached the 100,000 mark for the first time in 1926. The record crowd happened in 2003 with 122,736 racegoers, because of this a limit was placed on the Spring Carnival attendance at Flemington Racecourse on 2007. The racegoers are then required to pre-purchase tickets.

No longer just about the horses, the Melbourne Cup is now a high profile event with politicians, business elite, sports heroes, glamorous Australian and international stars descending on Flemington Racecourse. The fashion on the field is one of the features of the Cup. It’s a chance for the ladies to wear hats or fascinators and gowns, and for gentlemen colourful suit they’ve been saving for special occasion.

Melbourne Cup fashion has a colourful history. In 1965, British model Jean Shrimpton shocked the nation when she attended the race wearing a minidress letting the world have a glimpse of her knees which made headlines around the world. That incident put Australia on the map internationally in terms of fashion. Since then, the Melbourne Cup has been a fashion leader. Raceday fashion has drawn much attention as the race itself, with substantial prizes awarded for the best-dressed man and woman. It’s an opportunity for the fashion industry to showcase its wares and for men and women to indulge in fashion. Myer Fashion on the Field at Flemington has established its place as Australia’s largest and most prestigious outdoor fashion event.

Flemington Racecourse is the centre of the action but there are plenty of great venues scattered throughout in Melbourne which is perfect for watching Australia’s race that stops the nation. Melbourne’s small bars and restaurants open its doors to horse race lovers to celebrate with good food and great wine. Whether you’re looking to unwind or celebrate the day in style Melbourne offers drinks and dining experience to suit most tastes and budgets. Choose from a variety of food court fare from casual eateries to fine dining. Home to a wide variety of restaurants and bars Melbourne offers the best venue to celebrate Melbourne Cup and even spend Valentines Day in Melbourne with your loved one or family and friends.

Major events like the Melbourne Cup are a key driver of Victoria’s tourism and trade. It generated more than 205,000 jobs and delivers more than $19 billion to the economy annually. The race attracted 46,000 interstate visitors with 7700 overseas tourist. The participation of international horses from five countries around the world benefited a number of industries. The racing industry is worth $8 billion with $1.7 billion generated from networking alone. Racegoers spent $31 million on retail and fashion. $28.4 million were spent on accommodation and $20.9 million in the food and beverage industry. The Melbourne Cup can be considered an international trade event when you consider all the revenues generated by the events.

Horse Racing Entertainment Better When Betting

When the pounding horse flesh is in the straight, and some half a mile from the line, it gets your blood up no doubt; especially if you are invested in the result. There are many aspects of horse racing that are fascinating even if you’re not actively punting – the atmosphere, the poignancy of these elegant equines cruelly under the whip. But let’s face it; it’s a hell of a lot more entertaining when you’ve got a wager on it. When you back a horse, you are co-opting that high performance animal onto your team and you desperately want your team to win the race.

Betting on the ponies underpins the whole event when it comes to a day at the races, but it is not everything. On cup days there are the beautiful two legged animals swanning about in their sexy finery to watch and wonder about. There is a sense of tradition palpable at the race track; especially amongst the rare on-course bagmen. Horse racing used to be a lot about hats, for both men and women; now it is a Kentucky Derby oddity. Watching the care and attention lavished upon these noble equine beasts is strangely satisfying as well.

Social media is embracing the horse racing industry at the moment, with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram capturing the atmosphere and business of the sport of kings. Social media platforms can share the excitement and information pertaining to horse racing instantly with its various stake holders. Images and videos of horses and victories are beamed across the planet to illuminate the interests of those who are passionate about the punt. It is entertainment writ large in the digital realm, with majestic animals strutting their stuff on the turf and barely enough time for spectators to sit down.

Horse racing entertainment better when betting, is a moral; and a flutter will get your heart involved. Gambling can be a problem for those who do not know how to lose, and those who, equally, do not know how to win; gracefully in both instances. Let not the righteous point a finger at the majority who manifest that saving grace. Euthanizing masses of under-performing thoroughbreds is a different matter; and that needs addressing. The purchase of a race horse should involve a contract, which has a clause that bans euthanizing, except in the case of extreme injury. I know that this will be manipulated by owners and trainers, and probably already is taking place; but if racing is to survive in the twenty first century it must honor animal rights.