| It's the thrill of the chase. | | | | the horse owners, to the trainers, to |
| This is the one maxim that is applicable | | | | jockeys, to anyone in between (and who |
| for all, and yes, we mean all horse | | | | knows, maybe to the horse itself,) horse |
| racing sport lovers. The term "chase" | | | | racing is the actual chase to finish |
| may mean a multitude of things: the | | | | first with every race. This means that |
| actual chase to finish first in the | | | | it's a pay-off for players; more purse |
| actual race, chasing profits, chasing | | | | money for the horse owners; elevation of |
| after that elusive jackpot money, | | | | status to both the horse trainers and |
| chasing after that fool-proof strategy, | | | | the jockeys; bookies make a killing. |
| chasing after the greater racing | | | | Even offshoot businesses make money from |
| pedigree, etc. Whatever the primary | | | | horse racing events like the concession |
| reason may be for frequently the racing | | | | stands, the souvenir sellers, etc. |
| tracks, horse racing enthusiasts are | | | | For the more discerning bettors, |
| certainly chasing after a specific dream | | | | certified horse race lovers, these races |
| or goal, and loving every minute of it. | | | | are great ways of chasing small but |
| A horse racing lover belongs to a breed | | | | steady profits aside from their ROI or |
| of its own. People from this breed are | | | | return of investments. For the dreamers |
| confined to a circle of similar thinking | | | | and the hopefuls, one race can be their |
| people. They speak in a language that | | | | ticket to the jackpot money. This is a |
| very few understand. They have their own | | | | very rare occurrence, but it does not |
| cultures and traditions which they | | | | stop people from dreaming. For the |
| worship with religious fanaticism. They | | | | talented schemers and mathematicians, |
| have set goals, set missions, and set | | | | predicting the outcome of the race |
| objectives for each ticket they buy. | | | | through algorithm and calculations and |
| They risk a lot, plan a lot, and | | | | then finalizing a fool-proof strategy |
| strategize a lot - all for the same | | | | that can break the bank is part of the |
| goal: to be the first one at the finish | | | | chase, and some go at this for years and |
| line. What they hope to find at the end | | | | years. |
| of each race is all up to the horse | | | | To horse breeders and / or owners on the |
| racing lover. | | | | other hand, a win may mean added chinks |
| We all know that the horse racing | | | | to the pot of gold - but this also means |
| industry means big business; and | | | | that all their hard work, patience and |
| certainly with a thriving industry like | | | | careful selective breeding of their |
| this, people naturally want their piece | | | | horses has finally paid off. Stud |
| of the pie. So, it's true indeed that | | | | service is also a multi-million business |
| the term "chase" may mean a multitude of | | | | in the States, as well as selling |
| things. | | | | pedigree race horses. |
| To the seasoned and neophyte players, to | | | | |