Arguably one of the most prestigious events on the horse racing calendar, the 145th Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday, 4 May 2019 at the historic Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. Known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” and the “Run of Roses”, it is a Grade 1 stakes …
Horse racing has been a part of the modern world for the better part of two centuries, and has been among the most popular pastimes of the past few decades. It’s seen glorious heights and some serious lows, but for the most part, the sport of horse racing has remained a crowd-pleaser, and is still …
The biggest horse race held in South Africa is the Durban July. This is a thoroughbred horse race, which is held on the first Saturday of July every year. The first Durban July was held in 1897 and is held at the Greyville Racecourse in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal. The race was initially raced over 1 mile …
Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which horses race at a specific gait – either a trot or a pace – and usually pull a two-wheeled cart, known as a sulky, which is occupied by a driver. In Europe, harness racing is often conducted where jockeys ride directly on saddled trotters, known …
The possibility of winning huge on the horses is not just a dream, it can be a reality! From using as little as 50p to win £353,000, the longest odds with the lowest bets can sometimes result in the biggest wins and instant millionaires. Here we list some of the biggest ever wins, from placing …
With a purse of $2 million, the Kentucky Derby is one the greatest highlights on the horse racing calendar – drawing a crowd of approximately 155,000 people – and takes place on the 1st Saturday in May, every year. As the longest continually held sporting event in America, it is one of the most prestigious …
With the Dubai world Cup 2018 action fast approaching at the end of March, we wait for this super exciting event on the edge of our seats. Although there are smaller horse races and events on the go constantly, the Dubai World Cup is the second richest horse race on the international calendar – so …
Over the years breeding horses has produced some of the fastest competitors we know. Even a horse from the best bloodlines still need that something extra to perform on the track. It is widely agreed by racing experts, owners, jockeys and breeders, that there are four fundamentals that make a great race horse. Conformation and …
With the first world cup, the Pegasus World cup completed and the Dubai World Cup just over a month away, the international horse racing calendar is well under way. We are expecting plenty of action and thrills, and loads of great betting opportunities. But of you need to entertain yourself between these race days, why …
Ripples of concern have washed through the British racing industry over fears of what Brexit would mean. While popular with voters at first, the UK’s decision to leave the EU has only been causing logistical problems of every kind. The complex business relationships that have formed as part of the British EU relationships are now …