3 Superstar Australian Horses Who Could Light Up the UK Later This Year

Anyone who handles horses will reliably inform you that the question of whether you should travel long distances to compete is one of the most difficult decisions to make. And when the journey is over 10,000 miles, which is the journey facing…

All About The St. Leger Festival In Yorkshire

There are a lot of fun horse racing events taking place throughout the summer. But, there is not one quite as good as the St. Leger Festival. This is an event that everyone looks forward to and it can be a fun day out for all of the family.…
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Top 5 Most Expensive Racehorses – ($70 million)

What is the most expensive racehorse in the world? This may surprise you, but it's not Black Caviar or American Pharoah. These horses are impressive, don't get me wrong, but they don't get on this list. The number one most expensive horse is…

Cheltenham Festival 2021 Preview

The 2021 Cheltenham Festival is due to get under way on 16th March, the first of four days of top class jump racing. Nicky Henderson stole the headlines on the opening day last year with Shishkin (Supreme Novices’ Hurdle) and Epatante (Champion…

Biggest Racing Upsets Of The Past 20 Years

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports to bet on in the world. Nicknamed the Sport of Kings, it always offers spectators an exhilarating experience. Whether you are an experienced gambler or a complete novice, there is a high chance…
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The Most Memorable Grand National Winners Of All Time

The Grand National at Aintree Racecourse is one of the biggest and most prestigious events on the jump racing calendar. It was first run in February 1839, although it went by the name of “Grand Liverpool Steeplechase” at the time. Back then,…

Cheltenham Festival Goes Ahead Despite Coronavirus Fears

The 2020 Cheltenham Festival will go ahead as usual despite fears over the coronavirus outbreak in Europe. Sporting fixtures across the continent have been cancelled or suspended in recent days. The virus has hit Italy particularly hard and…
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The Most-Anticipated Battles of the 2020 Cheltenham Festival

In just a few weeks, the UK national hunt racing season reaches its climax with the Cheltenham Festival (10th-13th March). Four days of action, featuring 28 superb races and plenty of drama. However, as with every year at the festival, there…

7 Interesting Facts About England’s Racecourses

Horse racing in the UK stems back to medieval times, when horse sellers wanted to show off their horses’ speed and agility to potential buyers. In the late 12th century, reports state that the first prize for racing (£40) was offered by Richard…