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A handicap race in horse racing is a race in which horses carry different weights, allocated by the handicapper. A better horse will carry a heavier weight, to give it a disadvantage when racing against slower horses. The skill in betting on a handicap race lies in predicting which horse can overcome its handicap. [1]
Handicap race may refer to: Handicap (horse racing), a race in which horses carry different weights; Handicap (greyhound racing), a race in which greyhounds start from different starting traps; Bracket racing, in drag racing, where cars, motorcycles, or trucks start at different times based on vehicle category. Handicap (sailing), handicaps for ...
The event has a long and inconsistent history since its first running in 1895 as the Louisville Handicap. The inaugural event was held at a distance of 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 miles on the dirt on 15 May 1895 as the third event on a six race card attracting four runners which was won by the favorite Henry Young. [ 3 ]
From 1990 through 1997, the event was known as the Caesars International Handicap with sponsorship from Caesars Atlantic City. [1] From 1990 to 1993 the event held a Grade II classification. [ 1 ] The 1989 US Champion Male Turf Horse , the English-bred Steinlen set a new track record in 1990 winning in 1:52 flat.
In 1999 the event was renamed to Charles Whittingham Handicap and in 2003 to Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap in honor of the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame trainer Charlie Whittingham (1913–1999) who saddled many memorable winners at Hollywood Park and whose seven victories in the Hollywood Invitational Turf Handicap race was the most for any ...
The Distaff Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares that are four years old or older at a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt run annually in early April at Aqueduct Racetrack in Ozone Park, Queens, New York. The event currently offers a purse of $175,000.
Las Cienegas Handicap : 2012 Mizdirection: 4 David R. Flores: Mike Puype Jungle Racing, William Strauss, Danny Gohs, Borris Beljak, & Kevin Nish 6 + 1 ⁄ 2 furlongs 1:16.50 $98,000 Listed Off turf [19] 2011 Separate Forest 4 Pat Valenzuela: Doug F. O'Neill: Suarez Racing, Westside Rentals.com & Darin Tsukashima abt. 6 + 1 ⁄ 2 furlongs 1:12 ...
Handicapping in competitive cycling is most commonly used in track cycling and road racing in Australia and New Zealand. Handicap events are rare outside these two countries. In track cycling, distance-based handicaps are typically used. The highest-profile example of this racing format is the Melbourne Cup on Wheels.