Has a Horse Ever Won Back-to-Back Grand Nationals?
It’s one of the toughest renewals in horse racing, so winning a single edition of the Grand National is an almighty achievement. But triumphing in two Grand Nationals in consecutive years? …
What Is Floodlit Racing & Which Courses Have Floodlights?
There is something a little special about witnessing live sporting events under the lights. Whether it’s a big Champions League fixture on a Tuesday evening or a T20 Friday Night …
Yorkshire Racecourses: Best Courses for Horse Racing in Yorkshire
For such a small nation, Britain boasts an impressive number of racecourses, with a total of 59 contained within its borders. From Perth up in Scotland, down to the major …
Drug Testing in Racing: Meet the Racehorse That Tested Positive for Meth
Seeing news of a horse failing a post-race drugs test is nothing particularly extraordinary by itself. Whether it be the result of an unfortunate accident or an attempt at cheating, …
What Happened to the Queen’s Racehorses?
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II sparked not only a period of mourning but also a period of uncertainty. The last time a monarch had died on the throne was …
Too Hot to Race: How Does Excessive Heat Affect Horse Racing?
High temperatures and sport are two things that generally do not mix very well. Concerns surrounding the scorching summer temperatures in Qatar led to the 2022 World Cup being pushed …
Paddy Power Removes Best Odds Guaranteed From Some Race Meetings
In August 2022, Paddy Power caused something of a stir by updating their terms and conditions surrounding the ‘best odds guaranteed’ promotion. For many years, Paddy Power, like many other …
What Is Best Turned Out in Horse Racing & Can You Bet on It?
New fans tuning in to the latest racing on TV are likely to hear a whole host of language and jargon with which they may not be familiar. Much …
Non-Finishers in Horse Racing: What Do Fell, Pulled Up, Refused & Brought Down Mean?
There are many features that make the sport of horse racing so uniquely exciting, from the huge festivals like Cheltenham and Royal Ascot to the charismatic jockeys and superstar horses. …
Who Are the Best Amateur Jockeys of All Time?
Amongst the ranks of jockeys, it is understandably the professional riders who most frequently hog the headlines. For it is those men and women who dedicate their careers to a …