what are the names of the first races a horse can be in?

Question

are there specific races? can the owner/trainer pic them?

Answer 1

it would generally be a maiden race of some kind, they range in class from a maiden stakes race (horses with no wins bred anywhere with a higher than normal purse) to 'straight' maiden (horses with no wins bred anywhere , weight for age) maiden special weight (usually horses with no wins but all one age and standard weighting) state bred maiden ( horses no wins bred in certain state) maiden claiming (horses no wins usually of less than optimal breeding or horses dropping from the above mentioned class to get an 'easier' win...these claiming horses are eligible to be claimed or bought with a claim slip to be put in before the race for a claiming price that is predetermined)all these races range in distance anywhere from 2 furlongs (a few of those at hollywood park during the summer meet) to a mile and 1/8, either on turf, dirt or polytrack...and I have seen maidens in races from 2 years old to 6 years old...yes the trainer will usually go over the condition book (for races coming in the next month) to find a race that suits the horse, consult with the owner, then enter the horse...in rare instances (usually where the horse trains exceptionally or the field is 'soft') a maiden will run in an allowance or stakes race (with horses that already have one or more wins)

Answer 2

Maiden, Maiden Claiming, Madien Special Weight, or 2 year old stakes. Madien is the term used for a horse 2 years old and up that has never won a race. Usually the trainer is the one that picks the race since they are ones training and entering. However an owner does have say in what races the trainer puts their horse because they pay for the training and all other fees. Also a Trainer can also own their own horses as well.

Answer 3

There are runners who are talented enough that they may immediately be in stakes races that are open or for state breds, but most will start in Maiden Special Weight's that are open or for state breds or in claimers for first time starters or non-winners lifetime, etc.

The owners/trainers - if they have the best interests of the Thoroughbed in mind - will try to place the racer in a good initial spot to get experience and begin to progress well in a career on the track.

The tracks play a role in how the condition book is written - the types of races that will be held - and - of course - the track stewards have the final say on if the racer is ready (ithe runner receives a gate card to say it has been schooled properly in being loaded in the starting gate) and that they feel the horse has had the training to give racing a good shot.

Answer 4

Depending on the age and sex of a racehorse, what kind of race is available. The most common would be a "maiden" race, example,Maiden 2yr old filly going 5/8 of a mile. Distances vary. The Trainer usually has a condition book, provided by the track of races offered. The horses in his charge would have to fit the races offered in the condition book. Each condition book would cover 2 or 3 weeks of racing.

Answer 5

to enter a horse in a race, you have to find a racetrack that will allow your horse to enter. the names of races that your horse can be entered into, can me maiden claiming madien spcial weight, stakes races there are probably others, but most first time starters run in a maiden claiming race, that can be claimed anywhere from 2500- 100,000 dollars. lol :)