While not specific to examples like the Grand National for example, the Roman Empire had chariots race around a track for sport and gambling, so you can see how it evolved to the sport we know and love today. Horse racing today is one of the most popular spectator sports within all of the UK, and for that very reason has managed to expand on some very lucrative betting markets.
So, you want to find your other half… the one who completes you… the one who will stick by you through the fun stuff and the not-so-fun stuff? There are a couple of things you might want to know about horse racing and true true lurve – or rather – Dating at the Races… the first …
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Down to the start in 2008 Yeats had a new partner in Mick Kinane in 2007 and in 2008 he and Johnny Murtagh completed the hat-trick without any fuss when they again faced a French trained favourite in Coastal Path. It was the admirable Geordieland who chased Yeats home only to be beaten by five …
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Royal Ascot Ladies Day has, for a long time, been one of the most important and distinguished dates in the horseracing Calendar, having been established by Queen Anne in 1711. The fact that several members of the Royal Family are often in attendance, with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II herself turning up regularly contributes hugely …
There are a lot of very famous racehorses in this industry, but did you know that there are a fair few famous owners out there as well? At one time, it was absolutely the done thing to have a couple of racehorses if you were big in Hollywood. Rita Hayworth owned racehorses, despite not being …
ClipperFire Art is hosting a photo event and competition to raise funds for The Racehorse Sanctuary during May, June and July 2021. During lockdown, many charities suffered a lack of funding when they were forced to close doors and shut down events. With restrictions now lifting, charities face the daunting task of trying to make …
This article contains third-party links If you have never been to the Cheltenham Festival, you might be wondering what you should wear to the event. The multiday meeting is famous for its fashion as well as for the horseracing and you might find that when you arrive, you spend just as much time watching your …
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The 2021 Cheltenham Festival is now on the horizon as we bring you a decent looking ante post Lucky 15 to whet your appetite. Appreciate It (7-4)- Supreme Novices’ Hurdle There’ll be no famous roar to send the field on their way this year in the Festival’s opening race, but the climax should be a …
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This article contains third-party links Did you know that horse racing is one of the oldest sports in existence. It’s been around for centuries! Back in the day, horses were a common means of transportation – like having a car today. And in Ancient Times people used horses to race against one another in competitions. …
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This article contains third-party links One of the biggest dates on the racing calendar is set to be held behind closed doors this year The 2020 Cheltenham Festival was one of the last major sporting events held in the United Kingdom prior to the start of the first nationwide lockdown, but it appears their good …
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