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 …
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 …
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.
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, …
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 …
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 …