Just like with any other sport, horse racing has its fair share of legends. Many talk extensively about the horses themselves – Seabiscuit, Secretariat, Red Rum, and lots of others – but the jockeys that rode these great beasts to victory are also worthy of commendation. Jockeys guide their horses, understand them on an almost … Continue reading The 10 Greatest Jockeys in Horse Racing History→
Horse racing is one of the most popular sports today, and we enjoy different events every year. Depending on your preference, you can always bet on these events at your favorite sports betting site or online casino with a sportsbook section. If you are a fan of horse racing, you will know how exciting these … Continue reading Five Major Horse Racing Events to Check Out in 2022→
Photo: Scott Heppell/Reuters. On April 9, 2022, the Aintree Grand National returns to racing in its full format. At Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside, England, the “National” has been broadcast live on free-to-air terrestrial television since 1960. An estimated 500 to 600 million people watch the Grand National in over 140 countries. The race has also … Continue reading How Many Female Jockeys Have Ridden in the Grand National?→
The 2021 Grand National is scheduled to be the 173rd annual running of the Grand National horse race on April 10th, for three days at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, giving it the name Aintree Grand National. The event will once again be sponsored by Randox Health, also giving it the name Randox Health Grand … Continue reading Grand National 2021→
2011 Grand National. RacingKel. 0As a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool, England, The Grand National was first run in 1839. It is a handicap steeplechase over an official distance of about 4 miles and 2½ furlongs (4 miles 514 yards), with horses jumping 30 fences over two laps. The … Continue reading The 2021 Grand National→
Timed to perfection 👌 Race favourite Epatante wins the Champion Hurdle. Read more here ➡️ https://t.co/lUD8L0HBDv #bbcracing #Cheltenham2020 pic.twitter.com/1Dcb9s3cGX — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 10, 2020 The Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival remains the richest prize over the smaller obstacles in National Hunt horse racing, but there is a feeling in recent years that … Continue reading Champion Hurdle Challengers to Epatante Have Questions to Answer→
Photo by Carine06 from UK – Champion Hurdle, CC BY-SA 2.0. 2020 has been a rather strange year for many of us due to the global pandemic caused by Covid-19; many industries have been affected because of this, and none more than live sporting events. When it comes to horse racing, they were one of … Continue reading Will Crowds Be Returning to Horse Racing in 2021?→
The world of Horse Racing is notoriously difficult for women to make breakthroughs. Despite the success of American jockey Julie Krone and two-time Grand National winning trainer Jenny Pitman, the ladies are still facing an uphill struggle. There have been notable big-race successes in recent years, and we have picked out five ladies who are … Continue reading Five Leading Ladies in the World of Horse Racing→
We were in the middle of a memorable national hunt season, with the Cheltenham festival taking place, despite the issues rising due to the coronavirus pandemic. This led to the Grand National being cancelled, and there is now a wait to when horse racing and sport will return. All eyes are now on the upcoming … Continue reading Anticipation Building ahead of Return of Flat Season in Britain→
