how to stop a horse

The surest way to stop a horse ( or dog ) is to borrow money to back it.

Just say 'Whoa'

It is a lot easier when someone is riding.

Remember a dog running in the first race at Bolton and the last race at Blacpool on the same night. Won them both easily, but went in unbacked at Blackpool.

They can make fools out of you at times.

The old classic.
No water on the day of the race, leave it as late as possible,then drink away.