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.
| Horse | Race |
|---|---|
| Asadjumeirah | Southwell 15:20 |
| Gypsy Nation (IRE) | Southwell 15:20 |
| Hint Of The Jungle (IRE) | Southwell 15:20 |
| Twilight Diamond | Southwell 16:25 |
| Popeye Doyle (FR) | Southwell 17:00 |
| Black Sky (IRE) | Southwell 17:35 |
| Herja (IRE) | Sedgefield 16:53 |
| Couldbeaweapon (IRE) | Sedgefield 17:28 |
| Luminaries (IRE) | Sedgefield 17:28 |
| You Some Girl (IRE) | Sedgefield 18:00 |
| Delpotro (FR) | Sedgefield 18:30 |
| Final Edgar (IRE) | Sedgefield 19:00 |
| Wudya (IRE) | Sedgefield 19:00 |
| Elusive Power (IRE) | Sedgefield 19:30 |
| Northern Blaze (GER) | Lingfield Park 16:43 |
| Glittering Show (IRE) | Lingfield Park 17:18 |
| Coma Cluster (IRE) | Lingfield Park 18:50 |
| Castellina | Lingfield Park 19:20 |
| John Locke | Haydock Park 14:00 |
| Bloodhound (IRE) | Haydock Park 14:00 |
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.
Popular Questions
Why do race horses wear tongue straps?
Racehorses wear tongue straps in horse racing for the following reasons:
- Preventing upper airway obstruction
- Tongue ties can stop horses from getting their tongue over the bit, increasing the jockey’s control
- Stop the horse from swallowing its tongue
- Improve performance as more air intake
Are all race horses tongues tied?
Not all racehorses wear tongue ties and it is up to the horse racing trainer.
Some horses can run to optimum performance without the need for a tongue strap.
But if horses are struggling to breathe with the tongue being an obstruction they can tie the tongue to open the airway.
Do tongue ties hurt horses?
Tongue ties do not appear to cause horses stress or pain.
The data shows that applying tongue ties appears beneficial to racehorses and does not hurt the horse during a race.
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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- In Form Jockeys
- In Form Trainers
- Longest Travellers Horse Racing
- Nap Of The Day
- Shrewd Punters
- Sire Stats
- Soft Ground Horses
- Tongue Straps
- Top Speed Ratings
- Winning Distances In Horse Racing
