US horseracing

[joe1]

Does US racing have 'handicap' races as in UK - can't see any - are they called something different?
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[Mick-Talbot]

Does US racing have 'handicap' races as in UK

yes.

[marje]

In the United States over 30 handicap races are classified as Grade I, the top level of the North American grading system.

[factor-fiction]

I remember when I used to watch old black and white films featuring horse racing the horses were pulling little carts, with jockeys sitting in the cart. Do they still do that?

[glasman]

Is this it, Factor 30

[factor-fiction]

That's it, glasman, thanks. I meant to say it was always on old US films. Do they still use those carts in the US?

[Mick-Talbot]

Yes Factor

[owdhamer]

Romans factor30 ?

[paddywak]

I think they do factor, if I remember correctly they call it "Trotting"

[Mick-Talbot]

http://www.ustrotting.com/

[glasman]

You should Google 'Harness racing'.

[Psybbo]

Not that I'm aware of

[factor-fiction]

Thanks, Mick.

[Mick-Talbot]

Ignore sibbo....she has been out of it for 11 days (could be 12)

[factor-fiction]

I ignore her at my peril - she holds it against me when she thinks I'm ignoring her

[owdhamer]

Trotting is a big sport in France

[joe1]

Thanks all - very informative.
So Yes there are handicap races in US racing and they are indicated as Graded Races ? Yes?

[aelmpvw]

lucky you factor