2006-06-10 08:52:39 · 7 answers · asked by Alf B 1 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
Before the tote boards came into existence, the odds were and any other changes (weight, equipment, etc) were written on a blackboard with chalk...
Each horse would be listed on the chalk board and before the race, the odds would change constantly, as it does nowadays. There was always two or three horses that received the most play until finally before the race, the racetrack, bookmakers, would have a favorite, which often would have the most chalk, from being constantly erased, next to its name listed with the odds.
So, the bettors would often ask one another, "who's the chalk?"... Meaning, who's the favorite?
The term chalk is still used 'til this day....
And, would you like to know how the term pool hall got started. Where and why..?..Maybe we'll save that for another question....
2006-06-10 20:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by marnefirstinfantry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The term "chalk" as it pertains to horse racing or sports betting is simply the favorite... for example if a horse goes off at odds of 6 to 5 in a race this horse would be considered the favorite or the "chalk" in the race... I am not sure of the origination of the word "chalk" but it probably came from the fact that this horse was the figure horse or the one who had the best chance of winning the race based on the information at hand....If one bets nothing but the "chalk" you are headed for the poor house...
2006-06-15 10:15:46 · answer #2 · answered by nate98goody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chalk Horse
2016-12-16 09:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horse Racing Terms
2016-10-02 23:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means sore muscles and rear end from riding. When you ride, you take up a lot of the "jolt" with your legs, which stresses your thigh muscles a lot. And the horse goes up and down as it walks (except when you're going very slowly), which means that your rear end meets the saddle abruptly if you don't know how to ride well. Six hours is an awfully long time for a first ride - she will indeed be saddle sore for a couple of days. Also, the rubbing of her thighs on the saddle can cause "rug burns" to develop on her legs - raw skin in other words. Two hours max is what I would recommend unless she's ready to feel like she's played a full football match - the entire game - as a center halfback. They may think it's funny, but it won't be - it will HURT. Aspirin and a hot bath is highly recommended.
2016-03-15 02:36:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"chalk" in horseracing means betting on the horse that has the most favorite odds to win at post time. It is the horse that, according to the general public's wagering, is most likely to win the race!
2006-06-10 17:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by trueblond195 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chalk means the favorite...doesn't matter what the odds are.
He could be even money, or below/above.
But he has the lowest odds in the field.
And the historical answer given above is accurate.
2006-06-16 09:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by ggthekid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chalk is the even money favorite at post time.
2006-06-11 12:22:36 · answer #8 · answered by rivertoheaven 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have now clue but i love horses, they are my favorite animal
2006-06-14 18:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by eagel_wings2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋