Irish jockey John Egan will be 53 in May 2021 but that doesn’t mean he will be a year closer to retirement, but rather a year closer to becoming the oldest jockey to have ever raced in the sport. Although, the late Frank Amonte road until he was 76 so Egan’s burning ambition to carry […]
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Just a few days before it is the new year, and the calendar is wrapping up for horse racing events, but not to say the action stops because it never really stops. The 2021 races begin as early as the day itself, as riders usher in the new year in the best way they know […]
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What is Live Streaming? Live streaming has changed the online betting landscape in recent years. Essentially, live streaming is the ability to watch sport live on your computer, without needing to leave your home and go to the event, or without having to pay for an expensive pay-per-view tv package like Sky Sports to watch […]
Read MoreThe British horse racing season is far from over as the jump races part of the calendar heats up and continues to pick up speed. As the races come in thick and fast, the month of December will take us to many tracks and especially the soft-going track of Newcastle on the 10th of December. […]
Read MoreOne of the many reasons why horse racing fans love the sport is the sheer amount of effort, time, and expertise it takes to get a horse ready to compete on race day. What we see on the track is only the tip of the iceberg; before the horse gets to that level, they’ve had […]
Read More2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for sports. For the best part of a year, landmark events like the Olympics and international football tournaments were either canceled, postponed, or forced behind closed doors, supplanting the roar of fans with an eerie and soulless silence. Fortunately for followers of the Cheltenham Festival, the four-day event […]
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In this turbulent year for sport, horse racing has suffered more than most. Whilst other sports fans may grumble about matches being played behind closed doors, the truth is that most games are still available on television, and most are able to survive via lucrative broadcast revenues. However, so much of horse racing is about […]
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Betting on horse races can be one of the incredible things that any sports punter can do. It is not a must for you to be an experienced better to win your bet. Before you get to look at the horse racing bookmaker, you can consider the types of bets. Single- It is the standard […]
Read MoreWhile COVID19 has put a stop to many everyday activities, those who have horses still have to go to the stables every day to make sure that their animal is cared for. If you keep your horse at a communal stable with lots of different people using the facilities, you may be concerned about increasing […]
Read MoreHorse racing is a national institution in the UK, with meetings taking place all over the country on a daily basis. The revenue streams created from UK horse racing are hugely important to bookmakers – who rely on both the unpredictability and frequency of the races in the calendar to make money. From a betting […]
Read MoreThe Melbourne Cup 2020 is fast approaching. This year’s running of the “race that stops a nation” will take place on November 3rd. The race’s prize purse is worth an amazing $8 million and some of the world’s top thoroughbreds will take part in the event. The Melbourne Cup isn’t the only race held on […]
Read MoreChampion Tyson Fury is on his way to Pertemps St Leger next week. If he makes it into the lineup, his internationally famous boxing namesake will have an invitation for you to see him in action. Richard Spencer, who is the giant colt, made a good impression on his debut. He had an excellent performance […]
Read MoreHave you noticed that all your leading betting sites now give you a chance to bet while live streaming your favourite games? That aside, while this is a great feature, not many bettors utilize it well. Could it be because they do not know what it is all about? Well, your guess is as good […]
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The coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the sporting calendar this year, however, luckily, the Flat season has gone ahead, relatively untouched – aside from meetings being held behind closed doors, of course. We’ve been treated to our favourite race days, including Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, and the Epsom Derby. Whilst, we still have the Prix […]
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Last Saturday marked the 244th running of the World’s oldest Classic, the St Leger Stakes. And, whilst the historic race was supposed to go ahead in front of a restricted crowd at Doncaster Racecourse, this was later changed, due to the ever-changing circumstances that surround the coronavirus pandemic. However, albeit behind closed doors, the race […]
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Horse racing fans will have to wait until October 4 to see the hotly anticipated clash between Love and Enable in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp. The Group 1 race over a mile-and-a-half is more than simply the richest prize in European thoroughbred racing this year. Besides being France’s most famous […]
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US Horse Racing set for super September There are two top races in early September that start a great month of US Horse Racing. September has a lot of top action at racetracks in and we focus on the main owns. With COVID19 changing schedules of events, the Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby will now […]
Read MoreWhen Americans think of horse racing, they think of the Kentucky Derby. Dubbed “the most exciting two minutes in sports”, it hasn’t earned its right to be the nation’s most prestigious race overnight. In fact, having first taken place in 1875, it has been cultivating its legacy for almost 150 years. The Derby earns almost […]
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Image Source We all know that the Belmont Stakes is one of horse racing’s most significant events. For the first time in history, it will open the 2020 Triple Crown season on June 20 at Belmont Park, New York. However, there will be no spectators to witness the race live. The news saddens many racing […]
Read MoreThe outbreak of coronavirus has had a devastating impact on professional sport. There are many aspects to sport and fans enjoyment of sporting events which have been affected. Gambling is one of them and this has always been closely related to the horse racing industry. How are horse racing bookies faring during the corona crisis? […]
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has inevitably had a serious impact on horse racing but there have been some more encouraging signs in recent days. French racing returned, albeit behind closed doors, on Monday 11th May. Provisional plans have also been drawn up for racing to resume in Britain at the start of June. Here is a […]
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Following the success of the Virtual Grand National, held due to Aintree’s iconic race being canceled as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the US followed suit with a computerized version of the historic Kentucky Derby at the weekend, with virtual Secretariat coming out on top. Horse racing fans across the States – and around […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to horse race betting, a large number of punters fail to understand the importance of going with only the right online bookmaker. However, if looked at closely, this choice can be the game changer in an individual’s overall betting experience. Hence, it is very important to carry out ample research and ensure […]
Read MoreWagering on horse races is a sport enjoyed by bettors around the world. It’s one of the most popular sports at both high street bookmakers and online sportsbooks. Although horse racing is unpredictable, there are a few tips you can use when betting. Below are the top tips to follow, according to the BetNJ website, […]
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(Source: Shutterstock – 286553204) Ahead of the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Al Boum Photo was the firm favourite, but it’s fair to say that few truly thought he would make it two successive victories in the Cheltenham showpiece. After all, no horse had won the Gold Cup two years running since Best Mate in 2003 […]
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Image Caption: Many of the world’s oldest racecourses are located in England Horse racing has stood the test of time and has been enjoyed for centuries. Various venues have been constructed throughout the years, many of which have a rich and exciting history. Keep reading to discover the oldest racecourses in the world. Chester While […]
Read MoreA significant part of America’s culture, the Kentucky Derby is one of the most prominent horse racing events in the United States, unlike other less traditional animal races… From its birth in 1875 and all the way to the somewhat controversial 2019 Kentucky Derby, the iconic event has provided the entertainment that every horse racing […]
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The Randox Health Grand National is arguably the meet that the nation gets most excited about. Hosted at Aintree on Saturday 4th April, the so-called “ultimate test of horse and rider” because of its large fences and four-mile plus distance, the Grand National churns out a staggering £1 million prize fund. Regardless of betting experience, […]
Read MoreYou may think the Brits have the monopoly on horse racing, what with prestigious meetings like the Grand National, the Epsom Derby, the Cheltenham Festival, and Royal Ascot to name but a few, but we actually have a long and rich history with the Sport of Kings here in the US. The first professionally-organized horse […]
Read MoreChampion Chase Three Way Battle Set to Light Up Cheltenham Festival Ask most punters to nominate the Cheltenham Festival race they are looking forward to the most and many people would say the Champion Chase. The feature on day two has been criticised in the past for having small fields, but regardless of the field […]
Read MoreWe may only just be into the second week of February, but many of the sports community are already looking ahead to early March, specifically the legendary roar of the Cheltenham Festival. Held annually, this National Hunt calendar event is one that kick starts a spring and summer filled with both National Hunt and Flat […]
Read MoreGordon Elliott’s Tiger Roll has won back to back Grand National races but the 2020 edition of the race is in doubt for the two-time winner. Tiger Roll’s participation has been called into uncertainty for the legendary horse race after he was given top weight in the build-up to the Grand National. Can the two-time […]
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The buzz around the Cheltenham Festival (10th -13th March) seems to get earlier each year. Part of that is understandable, as the bookies attempt to outdo each other with promotions and marketing campaigns, but there is nevertheless a bit of head-scratching when trying to work out betting value months in advance. Still, with most of […]
Read MoreSaddle up esteemed guests and riders – The Saudi Cup has been unveiled to be the richest horse race in the world. People are traveling from far and wide to be a part of what is known to be the most lucrative international horse race of the year. What a way to kick off a […]
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