What Are the Oldest Racecourses Still in Use Today?
Horse racing is one of the oldest sports that is still popular today in the UK (and beyond). The first association football (soccer) clubs have their roots in the mid-19th …
Riding Dangerously: How Often Are Jockeys Injured or Killed While Racing?
Being a jockey is not a profession for the faint-hearted. Imagine sitting on top of a 160cm tall horse travelling at 40 mph or more, with only a saddle, a …
Does Horse Racing Get Cancelled in the Rain?
Not all sports can withstand a spot of bad weather. Even a slight bit of drizzle can bring a halt to a game of cricket or an outdoor tennis match. …
The Mullins Family Tree: Are Willie, Emmet & Paddy Mullins Related?
A passion for thoroughbred racing rarely comes out of the blue. Many of the big names that feature within the sport have siblings, cousins or parents that were or still …
How Much Does Horse Semen Cost?
Although most of us will not be in the market for horse semen any time soon, how much it costs is nevertheless an interesting question. This is especially true given …
Grand National Trends: Can Stats Help You Pick the Grand National Winner?
It must be noted right from the outset that betting using trends alone is fundamentally flawed. Trends can never be 100% reliable, simply because we are betting on a future …
Why Was the Grand National Declared Void in 1993?
The Grand National is not only one of the biggest events in the sport of horse racing, it is one of the most popular sporting events in the United Kingdom. …
Reserve Horses in the Grand National: What Are They & How Often Do They Run?
Featuring the longest trip of the year, the biggest fences in the National Hunt game and a level of betting turnover and public interest which puts every other UK race …
Cheltenham’s Prestbury Cup: Who Has Won It the Most?
The Cheltenham Festival has come to dominate the National Hunt season in both Britain and Ireland. The number of eye-catching storylines in the build-up to Cheltenham seems to grow every …
London Racecourses: Best Courses for Horse Racing Near the Capital
Simply put, Britain is a place that loves its horse racing. It is home to 60 active racecourses, from as far north as Perth in Scotland to as far south …