For dozens of decades, horse racing has become synonymous with many peopleâs routine. Whether it be wagering a few dollars on mid-week track outing or donning your lucky socks for that big weekend chase, itâs long been a favorite pastime for many sports-fans across the globe and this year interest has grown even more, even […]
Read MoreWhile most of us have not even heard about gene doping, it seems the BHA are so concerned they are prepared to give one million pounds to an international group that are monitoring the activity and planning countermeasures should the threat become a reality. It seems that horse racing is the most natural target because […]
Read MoreDubbed as the second jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness is an annual horse racing event held at the Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland on the third Saturday in May. The timing of the Preakness is purposely scheduled to run fourteen days after the Kentucky Derby and about two to three weeks before the […]
Read MoreHorses are jolly good creatures Generally, a horse owner shares an intimate bond with the horse. Owners spend a lot of time and energy in order to provide the horses with the best resources on offer. Horses deserve all the care because they are loyal companions. Also, they are graceful, intelligent, and beautiful. Back in […]
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Matching the feat of the legendary Red Rum, and despite being touted as the favorite by many pundits and websites that put out horse racing predictions, Tiger Roll was once again crowned Grand National champion with his second consecutive victory at this yearâs showcase racing event at Aintree. In honor of one of the most […]
Read MoreFencing your property is mandatory if you are keeping and caring for horses. The objective is to contain these animals and ensure that they have a restricted and adequately management movement around the property. Most people will use post and rail fence while others can opt for the wooden board fence. But other options such […]
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Author: Alex Dudley With less than a month to go for the Kentucky Derby, horse racing enthusiasts received this week the sad, but well-deserved, retirement news from Winx. Every sports fan in Australia have heard of the enigmatic and unbeaten horse. The eight-year-old will close the curtain on a prolific career that has seen over […]
Read MoreTiger Roll will bid to become the first horse since Red Rum in 1974 to win back-to-back Grand Nationals at Aintree when he lines up in the worldâs most famous steeplechase next month. Last yearâs winner is now as short as +300 in the betting on the latest renewal which means he could be set […]
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Photo by Jeff Griffith on Unsplash On Saturday, May 04, 2019, the race track down in 700 Central Avenue, Churchill Downs, Kentucky will again be filled with petals of roses as the newest edition of the Kentucky Derby will take place. This is the first jewel of the Triple Crown Series and winners of this […]
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Image Source:pexels.com While the newest and grandest edition of the Triple Crown Series is underway, a lot of horse racing fans all over the world canât contain their excitement looking forward to all serious and strong contenders who will be joining this incredible horse racing showdown. The Triple Crown Series is composed of three horse […]
Read MoreHorse racing is a global sport that fans all around the world look forward to watching each year. Many countries host horse racing events, some of which are extravagant galas that mark a real highlight in the Timeform racing calendar, enticing people from all walks of life. These are some of the very best events […]
Read MoreThe Gran Premio Latinoamericano is the most prestigious horse race in South America. It is the Champions League of horse racing and brings together the best of the best from the continent. It may not be as well-known globally as the Grand National, Kentucky Derby, or Arc de Triomphe, but it is one of the […]
Read MoreIt may sound silly, but one day soon you may watch horse races rumble down legendary city streets such as New York Cityâs Fifth Avenue or Londonâs Oxford Street. Yes, that is correct, street race courses could be the future of horse racing. There are a number of big horses set for the spring and […]
Read MoreAustralian horse Winx extended her incredible win streak with a victory at the George Ryder Stakes. The Australian race horse has now won 32 consecutive races. Winx won the race for the fourth straight year as she romped to victory as the 1/17 favourite. There are a number of big horses around the world this […]
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“Aintree Racecourse” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Mick Roche Two of the first four horses home in last year’s Grand National ran at Cheltenham a month before the big race at Aintree. This time around, those who went to the Festival have one week less of recovery time. While that fact hasn’t stopped bookmakers from having the likes of […]
Read MoreThe Grand National is considered by some racing fans to be the most prestigious race in the horse racing calendar. The race has seen horses become legends at Aintree, while some of the most memorable moments in horse racing stem from this race. Taking a look at the odds for the Grand National horse racing […]
Read MoreThe Cheltenham Festival is nearly here. The race will take place Tuesday, March 12 th and continue until Friday, March 15 th . All eyes will be on the Cheltenham Racecourse to see which horses emerge victorious. The Cheltenham Gold Cup headlines the festival and is the richest non-handicap race in Great Britain with the […]
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There are 60 race courses in the UK â from as northerly as Perth, Scotland; to as southerly as Newton Abbott, Devon. The oldest, Chester Racecourse, dates back to the early 16th century; while the newest, Chelmsford City, opened as recently as 2008. Not only one of the longest established spectator sports, horse racing is […]
Read MoreWhen Australian racehorse trainer Chris Munce bid $45,000 for Boomsara at the 2017 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, joined by a group of many first-time owners, despite being fully aware of the lineage of the horse he was buying, he might not have imagined quite how successful the young gelding might prove to be. […]
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“Nicky Henderson” by Carine06 (CC BY-SA 2.0) Nicky Henderson is regarded by many as the best horse racing trainer in the UK right now, and once again he has put together a fantastic team to take to the Cheltenham Festival. He has two shining stars in the yard that will go back to the festival […]
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Equine flu may be wreaking havoc in the UK by closing down all racing for a period of time in February, but with a month to go until arguably the greatest four days of racing action, the general consensus is that all will be well. 2001 was the last time the Cheltenham festival was canceled […]
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“Cheltenham Gold Cup” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Carine06 Young Improvers or Seasoned Chasers? An Intriguing Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2019 Horse racing is one of those sports with an infinite capacity to surprise its fans. One of the trickiest puzzles for punters following the National Hunt game is figuring out who will win the blue riband event of […]
Read MoreAs soon as you hear phrases like âsports betting tipsâ, itâs likely that the first thing that comes to mind is horse racing. This is due to it being one of the best sports to bet on throughout history. While you might be nervous to get involved, thereâs every reason to try your hand at […]
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The Cheltenham Festival has long been known as one of the top races in the United Kingdom. Yet, two of horse racingâs leading owners have called for other owners to not race at this yearâs Cheltenham Festival. The Cheltenham Festival cheltenham-betting-offers.co.uk and other top NJ horse betting events will get started this spring with a full calendar […]
Read MoreThe Arkle Trophy, on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, is always an event race fans look forward to each year as the leading novice chasers from the UK and Ireland face off over fences in ferocious two-mile contest. The Arkle Trophy is an exciting event and the William Hill Cheltenham offer makes it even better with […]
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“Frodon is trained by Paul Nicholls (left)” (CC BY-ND 2.0) by ballymorebugle Paul Nicholls is the joint-most-successful trainer in the relatively short history of the Ryanair Chase t the Cheltenham Festival.  Horse race bettors can read the matchbook review before getting great odds on Paul Nicholls’ horses at this year’s Cheltenham Festival. The Ditcheat handler has confirmed he will […]
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Have you ever wondered what happens to a racehorse after theyâve run that final furlong? Like, what is their routine? Well, wonder no more, because weâve broken down the average post-race routine for these high-performance animals. Racing is a high-intensity sport, and to keep racehorses healthy and in the game. It takes careful management and […]
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Every race is worth winning at the Cheltenham Festival, Great Britainâs premier jumps horse racing gala; but the Ryanair Chase is often the poor relation of other championship races. While its roll of honour includes heroic National Hunt horses like Cue Card, Un De Sceaux and Vautour, this 2m 5f steeplechase lacks the rich history […]
Read MoreNative River will be looking to go one better at the King George VI Chase later this month after finishing runner-up in the Betfair Chase in November. The 5/2 starter that day finished second by four lengths to Bristol De Mai and the French horse will be at the Kempton event on Boxing Day too. Both horses […]
Read MoreFew sports benefit from the attention of as many genuine fans, who also happened to be devoted lovers of the sport on more levels than just money or statistics. These are the starring competitors in the sport of thoroughbred horse racing, one that has benefited from their subsequent analysis of potential future, or even possible […]
Read MoreSince its inception in 2009, the Mongol Derby instantly proved itself as the worldâs toughest, longest horse race. Despite the eventâs youthfulness, this equestrian endurance race might just be one of the most richly historied races on earth, considering the race attempts to recreate the horse messenger system Ghengis Khan developed in the year 1224. […]
Read MoreIn the sport of thoroughbred horse racing the magnificent, fleet-footed steeds rightly steal most of the limelight of the show, however, it remains a concerted two-man effort where the jockey plays a crucial part in crossing the line first. Here we take a look at the men that have dominated the sport, spending their lives […]
Read MoreThe integrity of horse racing will be challenged as the announcement that doping tests will be used at all major races in the United Kingdom. Horse racing officials hope to improve the integrity and honesty of the sport by adding the measure. According to the British Horse racing Authority, the policy, which began on September […]
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