The 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 they’ve run that final furlong? Like, what is their routine? Well, wonder no more, because we’ve 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 Britain’s 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 world’s toughest, longest horse race. Despite the event’s 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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Tips on How to Bet On Horse Racing: Online Betting Guide Betting on horse racing online can be an exciting way to spend the money you have set aside for gambling. There are many horse racing tournaments around the world and a wide range of betting options, from the conservative show wagering for a small […]
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The Western Dressage Association® of America (WDAA) is excited to announce that the 2018 Western Dressage World Championship Horse Show will begin, September 27, and run through September 30th, 2018, at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. Thursday will be host to a full day of rail classes. Friday – Sunday, there will be 4 […]
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Horse racing is a popular form of entertainment across the world, particularly in Ireland, France, USA, Dubai, and of course, the UK. For the majority of people involved in the sport directly, it is a passion and lifestyle that they will never truly give up on and for fans and bettors, the act of finding […]
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Prestige in all sports is always a subjective opinion. Is it, for example, a greater achievement to win the Super Bowl or World Series? Are the achievements of Serena Williams greater than those of Usain Bolt? It’s always difficult to answer, because there is no right answer. In the United Kingdom, a nation spoiled for […]
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(20-AUGUST-18) AURORA, COLO. – The 2018 Canadian National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show wrapped up in Brandon, Manitoba this past week and it was a great success. The show was held from August 12 – 18 at the Keystone Centre. There were over 770 horses during the seven day period that participated in over […]
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The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is proud to announce a new Media Partner level. The Media Partner level was designed to create and strengthen ties in the horse industry while broadening the reach of AHA news and keeping our members informed of horse industry happenings. “The best thing we can do to grow the horse […]
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Horse racing is the one sport where the studs compete against the gals on an even field. This often comes as news to many horse racing enthusiasts who assumed that the traditional separation of the sexes will carry over to the race track. But as one horse racing fan noted, “The race track separates the […]
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Many people make a big investment when they purchase a home or car. But for few, a big investment is all about fulfilling their passion. One of those passions is having a horse in their home. No doubt, purchasing a horse is something like a huge duty. You have to be very alert in fulfilling […]
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On the 9th June, top American three year old colt, Justify will face his toughest test yet in the mile and half 2018 Belmont Stakes. If he wins he will be a Triple Crown Champion. The last TC champion being American Pharoah in 2015 was also trained in Santa Anita by the legendary Bob Baffert. […]
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Meet the 2018 Kentucky Derby Contenders Click on picture for video Audible – Post Position 5 Profile: kentuckyderby.com Bolt d’ Oro – Post Position 11 Profile: Kentuckyderby.com Bravazo – Post Position 13 Profile: Kentuckyderby.com Combatant – Post Position 20 Profile: Kentuckyderby.com Enticed – Post Position 12 Profile: Kentuckyderby.com Firenze Fire – Post Position 1 Profile: Kentuckyderby.com […]
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Read MorePowered by With some of the year’s biggest horse racing festivals now behind us I’m sure you, like us, spend a lot of time looking to place a bet on horse racing with Paddy Power and are left in awe by some of their interesting and sometimes funny names. Officially, In order for a horse to be […]
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Without a doubt, buying a horse is a great responsibility. Not only does it require money, but also time and dedication in the long term. Therefore, at the time of selecting it, it is essential to repair at several points to make the best decision. But what is important to keep in mind when choosing […]
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The top racehorses in the world are at Churchill Downs working in preparation for the Kentucky Derby. Audible, Noble Indy, Vino Rosso, and Magnum Moon, all trained by Todd Pletcher, arrived at Churchill on Monday and all galloped 11 furlongs on a wet track. Together the group has 14 wins in 18 starts, and only Vino […]
Read MoreSo, with the Irish Grand National and the Grand National at Aintree done and dusted, all attentions now switch to the Scottish Grand National. The Coral Scottish Grand National is set to take place at Ayr Racecourse this coming Saturday and already racing enthusiasts are excitingly anticipating another great race. Gordon Elliott, the leading Irish […]
Read MoreThis is really nice unlike any of the promos we usually see in the run up the big racing event. To coincide with this year’s Grand National, Bet Victor have created an animated Aintree racecourse containing all (yes, all) of the 1,900 runners of the last 50 years. So if like many people on National […]
Read MoreWith the Grand National fast approaching, official betting partner of the festival Betway released a new survey based on the responses of 5,000 customers trying to understand “How punters pick their Grand National Horse”. According to the survey, it seems that most of the people become quite sensitive when it’s the time to choose the […]
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There are many different types of pets but one of the most popular domesticated types of animals is the horse. People describe their “relationship” with a horse as “calming” and “peaceful.” Playing online casino games may offer fun-filled entertainment but only an animal as noble and faithful as a horse can engender the kind of […]
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Smith Embry Insurance is a proud sponsor of the Region 12 Arabian Horse Assoc. Show. An Arabian Horse show featuring Straight Egyptian and Egyptian Heritage and World Class Halter Classes as part of the Arabian Horse Association Region 12 Championship Horse Show. All are welcome to attend and enjoy this beautiful collection of very special […]
Read MoreThe 2018 running of the Grand National takes place on Saturday 14th April with many people looking ahead to the race and the best bets for the Grand National. Considering the race is ran over 4 miles 514 yards and the testing Aintree fences it provides a gruelling test for both horse and rider which is why […]
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What are the best horse racing apps for your Android device? The Cheltenham Festival is barely behind us, and the Grand National will be upon us before we know it. There’s no doubt about it, the UK racing season is well underway, and with the Dubai World Cup around the corner and the Kentucky Derby […]
Read MoreCheltenham Festival is in the book and has provided great entertainment as well as some surprise results in the big events. Native River took the major prize from the Festival, delivering a brilliant performance in the Cheltenham Gold Cup to beat out the favourite Might Bite. The duel between the two horses was the highlight […]
Read MoreThe Grand National is less than a month away and one of the early favourites to win the race has been pulled from the list of possible runners. Definitely Red, a horse penciled in by many to be one of the top contenders, will not appear at Aintree after competing in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. […]
Read More“Cheltenham Gold Cup” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Carine06 This year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup looks a hotly competitive renewal of the extended 3m 2f blue riband chase that is the centrepiece of the four-day Festival. The 2018 Festival starts on Tuesday, March 13 with the big race taking place, as ever, on the final day of the meeting, Friday, March 16. […]
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