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What are maiden and novice races?

Horse racing features two distinct types of horses that compete against each other: mares and novices, known as "éguas" and "noviças," respectively. In simple terms, mares are animals that have not yet won a race, whereas novices are female horses that have not yet had reproductive experience.

Class Maiden Novice
Definition A horse that never won a race A female horse without reproductive experience, with no more than two victories and no victory in Flat races
Race Classification Class 1 if have more than one victory at Grade 1 level Class 2 based on race rules

Goals, environment, and rules

Maiden and novice races have distinct goals and guidelines reflecting their nature and purpose. Maiden races focus on a challenging yet friendly competition while ensuring equal opportunities for competing horses. Novice races provide fair competition among qualified for horses according to pre-established rules.

To guarantee a safe and fair environment, clear rules and guidelines are essential to ensuring that races remain stress-free and equitable opportunities for both horses and jockeys. As the Racetrack Weekly argues, the consistent observance of clear rules contributes towards this goal.

Consistent adherence to clearly-defined rules ensures fair competition for all.