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Jim Johnson

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
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  • Total Questions 23
 I can answer all questions regarding the sport of gambling on either or both thoroughbreds and greyhounds - beginning with the initial handicapping process with regard to decisions on which horse or dog to wager, through the wagering process, and ending with the results and profits or losses from those wagers. See my website at www.puppies-or-ponies.com.

Don Boddie

New Zealand
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  • Knowledgeability 9.56
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Timeliness 9.88
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 191
 All aspects of the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry in New Zealand. I race thoroughbreds and have been the Marketing Manager for three NZ racing clubs. If I don`t know the answer to your question I know someone who does!

Christopher Crocker

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Timeliness 9.55
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 126
 All questions pertaining to thoroughbred horse racing from a trainer's perspective. All questions about thoroughbred training methods, equine biochemistry and physiology. General questions about strategies and economics of thoroughbred horse racing. I will also be pleased to answer general questions about training and caring for horses of all breeds.

Ed Hess

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  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 550
 Have trained thoroughbreds for 30 odd years. Have been a licensed trainer for that long of time. I continue to train my race horses and thoroughly enjoy every day.

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2009-11-20 does trainer assigns weight:

hi-- well when you enter the horse in a race, you get weight allowances. the racing secretary writes the condition book and sets all of the allowances your horse gets, so when the trainer enters the horse

2009-11-19 which side a sliding bit to be given:

HI A SLIDING BIT SLIDES EITHER WAY . INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. WHEN USED PROPERLY WITH THE FIGURE 8 , IT WILL HELP THE HORSE RUN STRAIGHT. YOU CAN ALSO USE A ONE EYED BLINKER OR A RUN OUT BLINKER TO HELP KEEP

2009-11-19 whip phobea:

hi -- some horse do not like the whip at all, so if the rider hits the horse during the race, the horse will stop running and give up. you have to know what the horse likes before you use the whip on him

2009-11-18 growing a little thick in the neck:

You want a light, flexible neck in a horse. A colt tends to grow a thicker, heavier neck and will bring the horse out of balance up front (too heavy). You want an agile frame for racing. Some short, stocky

2009-11-16 Winning a race without a whip:

hi i have had many horses win many races with out the whip. some horses do not need the whip to win and others hate to get hit at anytime in the race. AFTER All they are trying every step of the race

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