Churchill Downs: Home of the Kentucky Derby No list of Kentucky horse racing sites would be complete without mentioning Churchill Downs. This iconic track is home to one of the biggest events in all of sports – The Kentucky Derby!…
The five day Glorious Goodwood Festival takes place every late July or early August and features some of Britain’s top horses competing against each other to be crowned champion. There are 30 different race categories during this festival including some…
The UK From Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool to Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, England has long been home to some of Europe’s most iconic racecourses. These courses have hosted countless prestigious races over centuries, including many editions of the Grand National…
What is the Grand National? First held in 1839, The Grand National is a steeplechase race that takes place over 4 miles and 2 furlongs (or about 6 km). It includes 30 fences for horses and riders to navigate as…
History & Tradition Great Britain is steeped in history when it comes to horse racing. This ancient sport dates back as far as Roman times, but it began taking on its modern form during the reign of Queen Anne in…
Betting on Races For most people, the first thing that comes to mind when they think of horse racing is betting on races. These websites make it easy to do just that: from placing bets in advance to finding the…
The Different Types of Harness Horse Racing There are several different types of harness horse racing including trotting, pacing, and roadster classes. Trotting is done on both dirt tracks and turf courses with drivers guiding their horses around turns and…
If you’re looking to experience all the excitement and drama of this highly anticipated event, there are plenty of options available for watching live and betting on your favorite horses. In this guide, we’ll discuss some of the best Haskell…
The Churchill Downs Experience Churchill Downs is home to one of the world’s most famous races – The Kentucky Derby. It has been host to this prestigious race since 1875 and continues its long tradition today as it welcomes fans…
A Rich History Behind The Kentucky Derby As with any long-standing tradition, there is an interesting history behind this iconic race. It was originally founded by Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., grandson of William Clark (of Lewis and Clark fame). With…
