Post by Wendy on Sept 17, 2011 15:46:56 GMT -5
I always did flat racing. Flat racing is a form of Thoroughbred racing --though I rode Strawberry, a crossbred-- which is run over a level track--no jumps. It differs from steeplechase racing which is run over hurdles. The race is a test of speed, stamina, and the skill of the jockey in determining when to restrain the horse or to impel it. I, frankly, and best at Flat racing. I say its the hardest, and require strength and skill.
The flat races in Great Britain are run over a variety of distances from five furlongs to over two miles and are generally called sprints, middle distance or stayers races.
Racing takes place on a natural grass surface or on a synthetic surface (good for all-weather). Racing in Europe is generally on turf, while in the United States and Canada, the more important races are on dirt or all-weather. Indeed, nearly all North American races are flat races, as steeplechase racing is very infrequent and largely confined to short, specialized race meets. There, the term "flat racing" is rarely used, as the form is so predominant
The flat races in Great Britain are run over a variety of distances from five furlongs to over two miles and are generally called sprints, middle distance or stayers races.
Racing takes place on a natural grass surface or on a synthetic surface (good for all-weather). Racing in Europe is generally on turf, while in the United States and Canada, the more important races are on dirt or all-weather. Indeed, nearly all North American races are flat races, as steeplechase racing is very infrequent and largely confined to short, specialized race meets. There, the term "flat racing" is rarely used, as the form is so predominant
