The Spring Racing Carnival attracts the world’s finest thoroughbreds to Victoria in pursuit of eye-watering prize purses, unrivalled accolades and a place in the history books. It is arguably the greatest event in the entire global racing calendar, steeped in heritage and packed full of prestigious Group 1 contests. The
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Top Moments from the 18/19 Jumps Season
The 2018/19 National Hunt season will surely go down as one of the greatest in history due to the sheer volume of magical moments it delivered. Jumps racing fans were treated to displays of individual brilliance, stunning comebacks and unparalleled drama as the world’s leading lights battled for supremacy. These
A Typical Life of a Racehorse
The life of a racehorse is obviously vastly different from the lives experienced by horses used for other purposes, including pleasure riding. A racehorse is usually purchased from a quality breeder with the specific purpose of horse racing in mind. Generally potential racehorses are purchased as yearlings, meaning they are under
Will Tiger Roll Win The Grand National?
Understanding the History and Future of Horse Racing
Today, horse racing is not the same sport as it was when our grandparents were young. The increasing growth of horse race betting market and the following explosion in several handicapping strategies have drastically changed the fundamental nature of sports over the last few decades. Though the ides of choosing the
