Is Horse Racing in Wales at Risk of Closure?
Very few businesses have remained unaffected by the events of 2020, including those in the horse racing sector. Recent news would suggest that Welsh racecourses are now beginning to fall …
Biggest Odds Winners in Horse Racing
The thrill of landing a winner in a horse race is quite something and watching your pick surge clear of the field and cross the finishing line first is hard …
Can Jockeys & Trainers Bet on Themselves?
Betting is an integral part of the sport of horse racing but are there rules about who can and cannot bet on a horse to win? Normal punters can bet …
The Best Female Trainers in UK & Irish Racing
Few sports see men compete directly against women but horse racing is brilliant example of when this happens. Females go up against males, and are represented, in all areas of …
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 …