Archive for August, 2008

Philosophical Fred asked:


I believe that “Pony” is such a term, and that “Archer” stands for £2,000. Is there somewhere I can find a list of the terms for differents amounts of money (or can you supply such a list!)?

I want to know in connection with a creative writing exercise, not for gambling purposes!

Horse Racing Basics

Petrol Head asked:


For betting tips.

Grand National Tips

Glenn G asked:


Why is it when a football match is called off before the start of the game it is stated has postponed,& when called off after if has begun is is called abandoned,yet in horse racing circles only the term abandoned is used even if the meeting has not begun ? This question is for UK circumstances i have no idea if these terms are used globally.
Thank you for answers,however why when a football match is abandoned this is re-scheduled to be replayed at a later date,surly if a horse racing meeting is abandoned not to be re-scheduled the correct term should be cancelled & not abandoned.What do you think?

Horse Racing Bets

voLlEycHiCk8332 asked:


Im a long time fan of horseracing and I live in the USA, i HATE the American horse racing compared to the UK and Ireland racing.. i would like to open an account online so i can bet on those races, but sites like Betfair.com and Paddy Power and Boyle’s and those bookies won’t let USA residents bet online with them, anybody know where i can get an online betting site for races in the UK and IRE????
Your help is MUCH appreciated!!!

Horse Racing Betting