Horse racing is a popular and iconic pastime in Ireland, where jockeys have been racing to the finish line for centuries. Ireland is one of the world’s leading authorities on the sport, and has produced some of the finest horses and most talented jockeys of all time too.
While we often focus on the horses and their accomplishments, none of it would be possible without the guidance of a trained jockey. A jockey’s training takes place over many years, and by the end of it they are able to tackle any obstacle that they find themselves facing on the tack.
As in most other continents around the world, horse racing is an exceedingly popular sport in South America. The countries therein host various action-packed events and competitions throughout the year, ranging from the Chilean Classic St Leger to Peru’s Quadruple Crown Championship.
There are few sporting events as lucrative as the biggest horseraces in the world and the purses only seem to be getting larger. In 2018, the Pegasus World Cup had the glory of the highest prize money in the world with an incredible prize of $16 million, $7 million of which was taken by 5-year-old …
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 …