What does scratched reentered mean?
re-entered: The reason that the horse was scratched out of the race was that s/he was either a) entered in another race on that day, either at the same track or another track and opted to race in the other race OR b) was scratched out of this race to run in another race in the next few days.
Why did ethereal Road withdraw?
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who withdrew Ethereal Road from the Kentucky Derby (G1) Saturday at Churchill Downs because he wasn’t satisfied with how the colt was doing, said the son of Quality Road might be a candidate for the Preakness Stakes (G1) May 21 at Pimlico Race Course.
What is no cover horse racing?
The “three wide” means that two horses sit between it and the inside fence, forcing the horse to cover more ground when going around bends. Furthermore, the “no cover” refers to the fact that the horse isn’t sitting in the slipstream of another three wide horse, and consequently expending more energy.
What is a rabbit in horse racing?
One of the unsung heroes of racing history is the “rabbit.” He is the speedball who breaks out of the gate and runs like the wind with one mission in life: to set up the race for a stablemate who does his best running late in the race.
What does SCR mean in horse racing?
scratched
SCR stands for “scratched.” This means a horse has withdrawn and will not be taking part in a race.
What horse replaced ethereal road?
Rich Strike will start from post position 20 under jockey Sonny Leon for trainer Eric Reed. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby officials have announced that Ethereal Road has been scratched out of the 148th Kentucky Derby.
What is a pineapple in horse racing?
Cheeky pineapple: $50 note. Clams: Cash, money, bucks, dollars.
What is a birdcage in horse racing?
The Birdcage refers to the area where horses are stabled in preparation for their race. The term originates from the nickname given to the saddling paddock at historic Newmarket racecourse in England.
Do horses understand racing?
Sue McDonnell, a certified applied animal behaviorist at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, is doubtful that horses understand winning or losing a race run on a track as running on a track is unnatural, The Horse reports.
What is MTP in horse racing?
MTP stands for Minutes to Post (horse racing; time before the race is run)
Why did ethereal get scratched?
Wayne Lukas talked about the decision to scratch his contender and gave one simple explanation: He just wasn’t ready. “I made an effort to have him ready but I don’t think I did a good job,” Lukas said. “I just didn’t feel he was doing well.”
Why did ethereal road scratch from the Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby’s first scratch: Ethereal Road. The horse is trained by Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and was in post position 20. The horse had gotten in last minute after a defection took Un Ojo out of the race.
What does a gorilla mean in money?
A thousand dollars
Gorilla: A thousand dollars.
What is a roughie in horse racing?
Roughie: A horse at long odds which is considered to have only a remote chance of winning a race.
What happened with the outrider at the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Right after Rich Strike won, an outrider, Greg Blasi, tried to slow him down. The video shown during NBC’s coverage of the race showed the horse bit Blasi, and then Blasi struck the horse. Imagine winning the Kentucky Derby and then getting punched in the face? Reed said he doesn’t fault the Blasi for what he did.