![]() There is no dress code in Irish racing so you can dress up or dress down, shirt and tie, slacks, old dress, new dress, hat or not, jeans and t-shirt, it doesn't matter, just go. Come in Winter, snugly wrapped up and warmed up by a couple of hot drinks and lively banter in the bars. Come with friends and family on a warm Summer’s day and wander about with a cold drink. Tired of the same old social scene, same old stale faces and places? Then go along and have a fun day out in the open air, because no matter where you are in the country there is probably a race meeting within reach. Tune the frequency and decibel level to suit your vocal chords. You won’t notice yourself doing it, but you will. Whooohoo/Yeaaaahey - /wu’huu / jea’hay/ n &v Exultant sound made when the horse you backed has won. There are many ways to enjoy a day at the races but a little understanding of what is unfolding in the saddling enclosure, the parade ring and out on the track might just add to the occasion. This guide is aimed at enhancing the racing experience for the newbie by providing a basic explanation of how to make a bet, how to study the form and what class of horse is competing in a Grade 1 or Listed contest. Choosing what to wear, what to eat and what music to listen to is all part of the day, and there is nothing wrong with picking your horse on the strength of its name or the owner’s colours. There are no outsiders in the ever-expanding racing community. There is much for the newcomer to learn about racing but with its open-door policy, the industry is willing to teach. A part of us tends to fear something new but the innate desire to expand our horizons draws us towards it anyhow. How to pick a winner the form guide The Parade Ring Alternative Methods Betting OPTIONS Tote Bookmakers Racing Speakīeginners’ Guide to horse racing Introduction Exploring the unknown is scary but it is exciting and invigorating too. ![]() Contents: Introduction 3 A day at the races basic tips 5 Main Festivals 6 Origins of Racing 8 Types of Races 11 Stars of the Turf - Horses 14 Stars of the Turf - jockeys 16
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