Is Virtual Racing Rigged?
Virtual horse racing was the first virtual sport to be launched and it has proved very popular with a number of punters. We’ll explain more about what it is shortly …
Totepool Strategy: How Lines & Stakes Affect Your Payout
The British government hasn’t always had an easy relationship with bookmaking. Whilst some enterprising types have taken bets on the outcome of horse races for hundreds of years, it wasn’t …
How Much Do Jockeys Get Paid?
Jockeys are in a funny position when it comes to the world of horse racing because whilst they may sometimes appear to be the most important actor in the sport, …
How Much Does It Cost to Own a Racehorse?
The dream of owning a racehorse is one held by many punters and fans of the sport of horse racing. Watching a horse that you have backed romp home to …
Biggest Tote Placepot Wins
The Horserace Totalisator Board, Tote, totesport, The Tote – or whatever they are calling themselves when you read this (they like a little name change from time to time!) – …
Big Accumulator Wins: Five of the Biggest Racing Acca’s That Came In
There are many reasons why punters might choose to place a bet; from those simply looking to spice up the sporting action with a financial investment in the outcome, to …
How Does Handicapping Work in the Grand National?
Aintree’s crown jewel – and the biggest steeplechase contest run anywhere in the world – of course needs very little introduction, with the name of the Grand National being recognisable …
Has The Grand National Ever Been Cancelled Before?
There are of course many more significant victims other than the sport of horse racing when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic currently sweeping the planet, and one can only …
Best Race Horses of All Time
Horse racing is one of the oldest sports that still exists today, with the oldest of flat racing’s five Classics dating back to 1776. Many races pre-date even the St …
Best National Hunt Trainers in the UK
When it comes to horse racing the trainers play a huge part in the success a horse might have. As with most things in life, success is a team effort …