If you are wondering “which horses are running today with a tongue strap?” we have you covered.
Our statistics for horse races are updated regularly and include information and stats on all the racehorses who are wearing a tonguestrap in their race. Sometimes a tongue strap is also referred to as tongue tie.
In this tongue straps guide, we highlight all the declared runners who have the application of tongue straps and why trainers apply this.
Find out which horses are wearing tongue straps today:
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Today’s Horses Wearing Tongue Straps or Tongue Ties
Here is the full list of racehorses’ who are running today with the application of Tonguestraps.
Why Do Racehorses Wear Tongue Straps or Tongue Ties?
Racehorses wear tongue straps or a tongue tie to help with their breathing.
A tongue tie or tongue strap is a piece of material, normally made of nylon or a rubber band, that sits between the horse’s tongue and lower jaw.
The purpose of a tongue tie is to stop the horse from swallowing its tongue when racing which although not serious can cause discomfort and affect performance.
How Do You Know a Horse is Wearing a Tongue Strap for the First Time?
If the horse is wearing a Tongue Strap for the first time then this is indicated as t1 on the horse racecards.
If a horse is wearing Tongue Straps (but has previously worn a TongueStrap) then there will be a t next to the weight it is carrying.
Here is an example of a horse racing racecard which shows “t1” beside the racehorse weight to highlight the horse is running in Tongue Straps for the 1st time.
The t1 symbol indicates Tongue Strap and the number one indicates it is the first time wearing the application of Tongue Straps.
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Summary of Horses Wearing Tongue Straps Today
Tongue straps or tongue ties are simple pieces of equipment that some racehorses wear to help with breathing.
They are worn in races or when horses train to aid breathing. It is good to look out for horses running for the first time with a tongue tie as it can often lead to improvement.
In our table above, we list all the horses racing today with a tongue tie.
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