Miami Valley Harness Picks (2024)

FAQs

What is the best position in harness racing? ›

The position behind the leader is popular because the horse does not have to use much petrol during the run. He just gets a cart up behind the leader. When the horse that has been behind the leader throughout the race gets clear, he usually has a good sprint left and can run down the leader if there has been pace on.

All you do is pick one horse to WIN, PLACE, or SHOW. Most tracks' minimum bet is just $2. Leave “exotic” wagers like Exacta, Quinella, and Trifecta for later. PLACE YOUR BET Bet at either the teller window or a kiosk.

Most harness races in America are at a distance of one mile and speeds during a race can be up to 40 miles per hour. The fastest Standardbred in the world is Bulldog Hanover who paced a mile in 1:45.4 (that's one minute, forty five and 4/5 of a second!).

Miami Valley Gaming and Racing (Lebanon, Ohio)

This track features a different form of horse racing than the other two.

Horses leading or close to the lead, are generally better off than their rivals, with backmarkers often facing a tough task of trying to win the race. Trying to map the leader is a great starting point because they win around 40-45% of all harness races.

History is on the side of Catalytic, a 30-1 longshot, as the highest number of Derby winners have come from the No. 5 spot. Ten of the 94 horses that began in that gate went on to be crowned champion, more than any other post position.

During harness races, if the horse breaks their gait and accelerates into a canter or gallop they have to be slowed back down into their correct gait or they will be disqualified. When a horse “breaks” their gait, this simply means that their pattern of footfall has changed.

Conveniently located just a short drive from Cincinnati and Dayton off I-75 at Exit 29, the sprawling facility includes 1,800 gaming machines, a 5/8-mile track, a 156-stall paddock and a 14,600-square-foot grandstand that seats approximately 1,000 people.

Kentucky is the U.S. horse racing capital, but Nebraska has as many thoroughbred racetracks. Cool Catomine strides toward the finish in the first race of opening day at Fonner Park in 2023. The track is one of five thoroughbred horse tracks operating in Nebraska.

Where is the horse racing capital of the world? ›

Is the "Horse Capital of the World" Lexington, Kentucky or Ocala, Forida.? According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, it's Ocala and the surrounding area in Marion County.

Use the Correct Harness Slots

On rear-facing car seats, the shoulder straps should come through the car seat slots at or just BELOW your child's shoulders. On forward-facing seats, the shoulder straps should be at or just ABOVE the shoulders.

When driving on the track, most drivers adopt a more upright seat position than when on the road. This ensures proximity to the wheel and good visibility, which can lead to better control than a more relaxed position.

Many major tracks in North America commonly card route races that start near the beginning of the clubhouse turn. Consequently, statistics at most meetings show that horses breaking from the inside four posts win more than their fair share of starts while horses breaking from post 8 and outward capture far fewer races.

Steering wheel hand positioning is a top focus for any racing coach or in any high-performance driver education track day class. Having your hands at 9 & 3 o'clock is as important on the track as it is on the street. This basic car control skill can actually one day prevent you from a crash.