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, …
Alternative Horse Sports The love of horse racing goes quite a few generations back in my family; we always enjoy a good day at the races or a flutter or two. But sometimes you need a bit of a break from the usual and to try out something different for a change. So if you …
Why Horse Racing is a Great Sports betting Option Anyone who has ever watched horseracing in action will understand why this is known as “the sport of kings”. However, there is even more to these events than the glamour, fashion and entertainment of a day at the races, and the sheer delight of watching these …
5 Top Racing Breeds Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in the world, dating back thousands of years. Once horses has been domesticated for manual labour, it didn’t take long for humans to realise the potential for racing horses, and it also didn’t take long before we realised we could start breeding certain …
Understanding the Impact of the Draw in Horse Racing Most flat races in the UK and Australia use starting stalls where horses break out from designated berths that are chosen at random before the race. If you want to be a successful bettor, whether at the track or online, understanding how the draw affects the …
20 Surprising Facts about Horse Racing Horse racing is one of the most popular sports across the globe and watching just a single race will quickly make you understand precisely why this is. However, no matter how enthused you are about this popular sport, we can almost guarantee that you don’t know all 20 of …
Black Caviar’s Offspring: Oscietra Black Caviar is the most famous racehorse of modern times in Australia, and possibly the entire world. The dark bay mare retired undefeated a few years ago with over 20 starts, and a large number of group one races including the Melbourne Cup in her basket. Since then she has enjoyed life …