Horse racing Eve's luck in Super Sprint can change with Havana Hurricane

HORSE racing has plenty of curiosities.

- By JAMES BURN

For a start, its stars (equine) cannot speak and some of those who do (jockeys) can’t really eat, while those who watch them sometimes have to dress in a certain way to do so.

Then there's the jargon; you might hope your horse isn’t a bleeder or gets boxed in during the bumper, which may be the last leg of your yankee, while he or she could be wearing blinkers to yield some extra improvement.

The trip (or distance) will likely be essential for your selection and, remember, it’s miles and furlongs in the ‘Sport of Kings; but what about the feature at Newbury tomorrow, which is restricted to two-year-olds who cost less than £65,000 and must be bought at certain sales?