Quick question to help a newbie.

[MattA147]

Hi guys, I know this might seem a silly question to most but as someone who is just getting into horse racing I wasn’t sure what the answer was. 

What does it mean when someone says a horse is “travelling well”? 

 

Many thanks

[Alex Bird]

Morning Matt---If a jockey has his hands tight on the rein's near the horses neck---it is considered to be "travelling well"---if the jockey is all action with knee's ,hands and whip.---the horse is "all out effort"

 

I hope that helps

 

Cheers Roy