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 …
Even though horse racing is a highly entertaining and possibly rewarding pastime, many new punters may find getting to grips with horse racing betting odds challenging at first. We would go so far as to say that there are many people who would love to get involved with sports betting and horse racing betting specifically, …
A Legend Among Racers – Secretariat We’ve all seen films or heard stories of horses, and the amazing things they achieve on the track. Pulling out ahead at a moment’s notice, or making miraculous recoveries from otherwise deadly diseases to only win the race, these are the stories that make horse racing so beloved by …
Highlights In The 2018 Racing Calendar 2018 will be another year filled with highs and lows in the world of Horse Racing. We have to include in our honourable mentions the legendary Melbourne and Breeders Cups which are two of the most well known events racing fans look forward to. There is no single way …
Many countries have developed their own unique horse racing traditions, some of which are limited to particular breeds; include racing over obstacles, or racing almost extreme distances. Horses are sometimes raced purely for sport, but a major part of horseracing’s importance lies in the gambling associated with it. While most are familiar with thoroughbred flat …
A great racehorse’s name is able to instantly conjure up images of world-renowned victories, mind-blowing performances, and the memories of exactly where you were when one of their famous feats was accomplished. But which horses lay claim to more of these than accolades than any other? In a way that blackjack rules are decidedly not, …