subject: The Running Styles in Horse Racing [print this page] Another running style in Horse Racing you may see is that of the closer. This horse hangs back biding his time and then unleashes all he has in the last quarter mile stretch in an attempt to overtake all the others in the final moment. The obstruction caused by other horses can hamper the success of the closers mad dash to victory. Another complication for this running style is when the front runners have set an early pace for the race which would mean they are less likely to tire enough near the final stages for the closer to catch up.
