http://www.orich.net daily 1 http://www.orich.net/215123-Kentucky-Derby-Analysis.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:03:18 -0500 Analysis of the Kentucky Derby is hard any year, but Kentucky Derby analysis is particularly challenging. Rarely have we seen a field with so many questions and so few horses of which we have a clear picture of their capabilities or what we can expect. At this point it's almost impossible to know if the field seems so congested because it is so full of good horses, or if the problem is that this is a substandard class. If it's the former then the challenge becomes picking the best of the best. ... http://www.orich.net/215123-Kentucky-Derby-Analysis.html http://www.orich.net/286268-The-Difficulty-Moving-Up.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:59:02 -0500 Have you been successful at the lower levels of dressage, orjumping, or how about barrel racing or eventing? The disciplinedoesn't matter; the difficulty moving up to the higher levels isthe same. Time and time again we have all witnessed riders whoseemed to be doing well in the lower divisions of their chosendiscipline. Then they go out and purchase that advanced horseonly to meet with disaster. Why is this you may ask? How couldthey do so well before and then have so much difficulty? Is itthe ... http://www.orich.net/286268-The-Difficulty-Moving-Up.html http://www.orich.net/669218-How-Will-He-Run-Today.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:06:18 -0500 A Horse's past performaces are the main cirteria that ahandicapper looks at when deciding on his bets. Consideringother aspects of the horse and race, the handicapper can notjust rely on past performances and Speed Figures. Countlessfactors affecting today's race and horses have to be taken intoconsideration.When a handicapper considers the effects of pace, track biases,and trips, he is dealing with a finite number of items. It'sthose infinite items that have to be also factored into theequation... http://www.orich.net/669218-How-Will-He-Run-Today.html http://www.orich.net/375230-What-you-need-to-know-about-rodeos.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:31:18 -0500 The perfect way to elate your spirits, the peculiar cowboys andcowgirls and their sturdy horses, their thrilling activities andthe mind boggling musicthe world of Rodeos is charismatic andbewitching in its own way. Initially Rodeos were associated withTexas only but now its events have spread their wings throughoutthe globe. A Short Brush with the Past The history of Rodeos can be tracedback to when San Antonio hosted the foremost TexasAgricultural Fair which turned out to be a massive success ... http://www.orich.net/375230-What-you-need-to-know-about-rodeos.html http://www.orich.net/329711-Types-Of-Bicycle-Rims-To-Consider.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:25:56 -0500 The first bicycle wheels were from a horse drawn cart, made ofwood with a metal band round the bicycle rim, very hard and veryuncomfortable to ride. Then a man called Dunlop Scottishinvented the pneumatic tire, this along with Macadam anotherScot inventing the tar road surface made cycling a lot morecomfortable.The bicycle rim, like the bicycle frame hasnt changed much indesign, its still round and always will be. From the firstwooden rims the next were made of steel, then alloy and now ifyou ca... http://www.orich.net/329711-Types-Of-Bicycle-Rims-To-Consider.html http://www.orich.net/593939-Sports-And-Romance.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:47:35 -0500 How can sports possibly be be romantic? It's simple. Just askany man who has cheered on his favorite team, while cuddlingwith his wife, and he'll tell you.Many women I know profess to hate all sports. Why? If it'ssomething your husband really enjoys, wouldn't you rather learnabout it, and share the common bond of sports than to have himwatch it alone or always leave to watch it with his buddies? Me?I'd rather be a sports wife than a sports widow.Before you start to panic, let me sneak in a discl... http://www.orich.net/593939-Sports-And-Romance.html http://www.orich.net/728463-Betting-Guide-Strategy.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:31:51 -0500 Betting GuideStrategy: Golf bettingOwlmans Golf betting guideI can't play golf, Pitch and put is my limit, these familiarcries are often used as justification for not getting involvedin golf betting. On a personal level, I've never sat on a horse,but this has not stopped me betting on these four legged moneycarriers.I commenced serious golf betting two years ago, and myinvolvement can largely be attributed to factors:. My increased use of the betting exchanges . Invariably mySunday nights were ... http://www.orich.net/728463-Betting-Guide-Strategy.html http://www.orich.net/987176-Rider-Burnout.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:09:00 -0500 Rider Burnout Bill Dunigan Over the years I have noticed a situation that develops much tooften. That is the problem of burn out on the part of the rider.How often have we known someone who started riding, and at somepoint decided to pursue a particular discipline to the exclusionof any other activity involving horses. I am sure you haveencountered this just as I have. The sad part is that it doesn'tneed to happen. Think back to when you first began to ride. You,just like I, enjoyed doing almos... http://www.orich.net/987176-Rider-Burnout.html http://www.orich.net/226378-Why-Attend-A-Clinic.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:45:52 -0500 Why Attend a Clinic ?Bill Dunigan Many riders have asked this question over the years. Quite anumber of them are self-taught. Likewise, many of them have alsotrained their own horses. This is a very common situation in thehorse world. However, the more involved we become in competing,the more assistance we need. The chances are that the riders whoare placing ahead of you have a coach, trainer, or instructor towork with or seek input from. Look for instance at the equestrian teams of any of thec... http://www.orich.net/226378-Why-Attend-A-Clinic.html http://www.orich.net/164303-Why-All-The-Fuss-About-Relaxation.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:46:25 -0500 Why All The Fuss About Relaxation?Bill Dunigan If you have ever taken many riding lessons I'm sure you haveheard the word relaxation. It seems to be a staple in everyinstructors vocabulary. Have you ever wondered why so manyteachers, trainers, and top riders place so much importance onit? Sometimes they are refering to relaxation on the part of thehorse and other times it's the rider being encoureged to relaxmore. What is it about this one aspect of riding horses thatmakes it so universaly impor... http://www.orich.net/164303-Why-All-The-Fuss-About-Relaxation.html http://www.orich.net/250668-Choosing-A-Good-Website-For-Online-Soccer-Betting.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:51:37 -0500 While many people are familiar with various forms of sports betting such as betting on horse racing, soccer, baseball, and many other sports, most of those people are only familiar with physical betting. That is, they place bets by going to a betting center, walking up to the counter, placing a bet, and paying the cashier money for the bet. In this day and age, however, soccer betting, or football betting, has incorporated technology just like every other aspect of modern living. F... http://www.orich.net/250668-Choosing-A-Good-Website-For-Online-Soccer-Betting.html http://www.orich.net/807197-Cheltenham-Glory-With-Jockey-Richard-Dunwoody.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:58:27 -0500 Of all champion jockeys of modern times, Richard Dunwoody has achieved the most outstanding record in the Grand National. When you look at his background his achievements are not hugely surprising - he was bred to be a winner. Born in January into a racing family in County Antrim, his father George, had run away from home as a teenager to work with horses and became a jockey-turned-trainer, while his grandfather on his mother's side was Epsom trainer Dick Thrale, who amongst his many successes,... http://www.orich.net/807197-Cheltenham-Glory-With-Jockey-Richard-Dunwoody.html http://www.orich.net/780838-Be-A-Sharp-Sports-Punter.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:09:47 -0500 All of us who love sports are usually familiar with betting in some fashion or the other. Several of us may have tried their hands at it too. Some popular sports where betting is big game are soccer, football, basket ball, baseball, hockey, horse racing and of course, boxing. Sportsbooks offer an excellent avenue for us to place wagers or bets on the sports that we are interested in. When you place a wager, the service charges a certain fee which is traditionally of the wager. Therefore, to win... http://www.orich.net/780838-Be-A-Sharp-Sports-Punter.html http://www.orich.net/653827-What-Is-A-Reduced-Juice-Sportsbook.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:13:47 -0500 Are you a sports lover? Do you like money growing? How about gambling or speculating a bit? If your answers are positive, then you would love reduced juice sportsbooks! First things first, what is a sportsbook? A sportsbook is an avenue for gamblers to wager on different types of sports competitions such as football, golf, soccer, hockey, baseball, basket ball, boxing and horse racing. A sportsbook is also popularly known as a race or sports book or just book. Interestingly, sportsbooks are very... http://www.orich.net/653827-What-Is-A-Reduced-Juice-Sportsbook.html http://www.orich.net/976653-9th-Time-Lucky-For-Tom-Scudamore-In-2010.html Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:35:00 -0500 Every year the focus and media attention is put squarely on the shoulders of Tony McCoy in a 'Will he, won't he' debate as to whether he can finally win a Grand National after attempts but back in the shadows stands Tom Scudamore, an equally prolific jockey who will be riding in the Grand National for the ninth time, without a win under his belt. He made his debut in the Grand National in , at just years of age, riding Northern Starlight where he was unseated at the sixth fence. He was also t... http://www.orich.net/976653-9th-Time-Lucky-For-Tom-Scudamore-In-2010.html http://www.orich.net/150290-Can-My-Will-Triumph-In-The-2010-Grand-National.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:41:03 -0500 Anyone who follows horse racing and, in particular the Grand National, will know that french bred horses are notorious for their poor performances. In fact it had been so long since one won the actual race that most people discounted them in .But in April we saw three of them finish in the top spots and My Will, ridden by Ruby Walsh came very close to stealing the thunder from Mon Mome but ultimately ended up in third place with Cerium, another outsider coming in fifth. Owned by the Stewart f... http://www.orich.net/150290-Can-My-Will-Triumph-In-The-2010-Grand-National.html http://www.orich.net/297155-AP-McCoy-Can-He-Win-The-2010-Grand-National.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:00:46 -0500 Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, AP McCoy is undisputedly the best jump jockey of all time. On th of August , when victory on Mighty Montefalco in a three mile hurdle at Uttoxeter gave him his ,th winner, passing the three year old record total of Richard Dunwoody, his name went into the record books.This achievement, at the age of , means that A.P. McCoy has set a standard that is unlikely to ever be surpassed. He was years old when he started on the path to victory when he ... http://www.orich.net/297155-AP-McCoy-Can-He-Win-The-2010-Grand-National.html http://www.orich.net/958473-Horse-Blinkers-And-The-Grand-National.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:26:06 -0500 Have you ever watched the Grand National horse race and wondered why some of the runners wear blinkers, if you have stop wondering! The main reason for wearing them is to keep the horse focused on the race and limit his peripheral vision to avoid distractions. Most people can appreciate that horses without blinkers are more likely to be distracted and this is very dangerous at the fast speeds horses run during a race like the Grand National.Blinkers go back a lot further than most people might t... http://www.orich.net/958473-Horse-Blinkers-And-The-Grand-National.html http://www.orich.net/785722-Top-Ten-Online-Sportsbooks.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:59:13 -0500 Picking a sportsbook is important because you want to be with a trustworthy sportsbook that can give you what you need, customer service, quick payouts and perks! Bangthebook has made it easy to find a great sportsbook with a top ten list! They have updated the list and here are some of the highlights! . CaribSports - Caribsports has been around since , is well established in the Internet Gaming industry. Players around the world enjoy a safe and state of the art betting atmosphere . JustBet - J... http://www.orich.net/785722-Top-Ten-Online-Sportsbooks.html http://www.orich.net/423548-The-Dubai-World-Cup.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:02:40 -0500 The Emirates Racing Authority was founded in and on the first running of the Dubai World Cup in an amazing new track, created on the plans of the Maktoum family was unveiled at Nad Al Sheba. The dream was to build a state-of-the-art racecourse in Dubai which would attract the world's best racehorses, and this dream most definitely came to pass.The Dubai World Cup is run every March in Dubai, and is a racing challenge, run over ten furlongs, and has the biggest prizes to match. The race is open... http://www.orich.net/423548-The-Dubai-World-Cup.html http://www.orich.net/292433-Kieren-Fallon-All-Bets-Are-Off.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:54:45 -0500 Kieren Fallon was born on February , in Crusheen, Co Clare, Ireland. The son of a plasterer he has been the UK's Champion Jockey six times -, - and has had seasonal scores of plus winners four times, which include victory in three Epsom Derbys, and has a win rate. He was apprenticed to Kevin Prendergast from to and he rode his first winner in on Picadilly Lord at Navan. Kieren came second in the Irish apprentices table in and had his first British win at Thirsk on Evichstar in . He moved ... http://www.orich.net/292433-Kieren-Fallon-All-Bets-Are-Off.html http://www.orich.net/396390-The-McManus-and-McCoy-connection.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:18:18 -0500 The news that JP McManus has added to his racing interests will please many racing pundits as well as his retained jockey Tony McCoy. Last week McManus bought this year's two best three year old hurdlers in France ? Sway and Temple Lord. He also purchased the only horse to beat the Grade One winner Rendons Grace. The three horses will for the time being stay with their trainers Guy Cherel and Marcel Rolland, but the time will no doubt come where McCoy will race one of them in the Grand National.... http://www.orich.net/396390-The-McManus-and-McCoy-connection.html http://www.orich.net/330242-The-history-of-foul-play-at-the-Grand-National.html Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:20:14 -0500 Unfortunately in horse racing, like all sports there is sometimes foul play to be found, and it was discovered in the first ever Grand National in . An Irish challenger Rust, ridden by William McDonough was running so well that a crowd invaded the course and hemmed in the horse until all the other runners had long since passed. McDonough was foiled again four years later when a spectator invaded the course on horseback and knocked him from the saddle.In hooligans again made their way onto the c... http://www.orich.net/330242-The-history-of-foul-play-at-the-Grand-National.html http://www.orich.net/704604-The-legendary-Frankie-Dettori-does-it-again-at-Ascot.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:43:48 -0500 Frankie Dettori must have been delighted this week to win a race at Royal Ascot with Godolphin, especially given the fact that Godolphin hasn't had much success at the top level recently. In , Godolphin won six races at Royal Ascot, but this race was only their fourth win since. Dettori is an iconic jockey and his support from the Ascot crowd grows ever stronger, especially as he had been absent during Godolphin's decline.Frankie Dettori's following is well justified and he is one of the most po... http://www.orich.net/704604-The-legendary-Frankie-Dettori-does-it-again-at-Ascot.html http://www.orich.net/898710-John-McCririck-Grand-National-Tipster.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:26:15 -0500 John McCririck, born April , in Surrey, is almost as famous for his for his hats and flamboyant attire as he is for being a television horse racing pundit. He is an eccentric character who lives in London with his long-suffering wife of years, Jennie, whom he calls 'The Booby' - a 'silly South American bird which 'flaps and squawks', and as a professed chauvinist, refers to her as his Minister for Finance, Motoring and Catering. John was educated three O levels at Harrow where he operated as a... http://www.orich.net/898710-John-McCririck-Grand-National-Tipster.html