Why Horse Racing Is Legitimate

There have always been a few questions surrounding the legitimacy of any gambling activity. From lotto to roulette to horse racing, there is always that shred of disbelief that makes some quarters doubt whether the results are really genuine ones. But let me tell you why it's difficult to fix a race.

To start with, horse racing is one of the more closely monitored betting events in the country, and the chances of it being rigged are quite far from reality. Aside from this, it is also governed by their own Jockey Clubs who have their own set of rules. They even have their own stewards who act as the police force of their own ranks. Anything that deviates from what is considered normal is immediately investigated. If other race owners have objections as to the certainty of a particular outcome, they can immediately report it to their own authorities who will conduct an investigation into the matter.

Another reason why it's unlikely that a horse race is engineered is because of modern technology. Several cameras cover the track from all possible angles from the beginning until the end of the race. Officials and other witnesses are also called to testify in case complaints about the running of a race crop up.

Those who say that a horse race is fixed point to the fact that it's easy to substitute a horse for another horse. This couldn't be more wrong! In case you didn't know, each entry in a race has a document, call it a passport if you like, where its markings and other identifying features are written. This is checked against the horse before a race starts to prevent any substitutions.

Finally, no jockey, owner or trainer is seriously going to put his or her name and livelihood at risk. If found guilty for committing serious offenses, they can be banned from racing for life. Now, who would want to rig one single race with such stiff sanctions?

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