Gambling has been a topic of contention in Australia for decades. The country is no stranger to the practice. Reportedly, some 80% of the general public gambles in one way or another. With the rest of the World loosening its regulations on gambling, Australia is increasingly pressured to get on with the times. The country […]
Horse racing – and horse betting for that matter – has been around for thousands of years. It’s a tradition that’s stood the test of time across countries, across cultures. Today, the sport is bigger than it’s ever been, with over five hundred races a day in the US alone. It’s more accessible, it’s more […]
The Grand National may still be many weeks away, but it is never too early to start analysing the potential winners of the most prestigious steeplechase race in the history of horse racing. This year’s Grand National will be held on Saturday 6thApril and is the most valuable jump race throughout Europe, with a prize […]
Owning your very own racehorse sounds like a cool idea to many, and maybe a dream for some. But isn’t racehorse ownership only reserved for the wealthy and elite of society? Maybe owning a racehorse that’s currently already a champion might be out of reach for most people, but there are ways to own a […]
Australians love horse racing. It’s one of the most popular activities in Australia after football and rugby, and with good reason. In Australia, you can find more than 300 race locations; this is one of the countries with the most horse racing in the world. Australia also comes in third as the top prize money […]
In December Paul and Claire Rooney, who are high-profile trainers in the UK, informed their trainers by letter that they were not to enter any of their horses into races at Cheltenham this year. The pair had felt that there was an increased injury risk to horses using the track and with animal welfare at […]
Thoroughbred Village (TBVillage) is proud to announce that we are now offering access to one of Australia’s emerging betting and gaming companies, TopBetta. TopBetta is a fun Aussie bookie, licensed in N.T., with some really interesting betting options to separate themselves from the pack of global corporates. After launching in 2013, Topbetta has built up a […]
In an unusual and not often seen move, horse racing in Britain was suspended last week amid fears of an outbreak of equine flu. On the 7th of February, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) made the decision to suspend races until further notice. In all 23 meetings did not go ahead and this was in […]
Horses have always played an important role in humanity’s life – that until they were replaced in most utilitarian areas by the machines filling the air with toxic fumes and carbon compounds. Today, in turn, a horse has become a symbol of welfare, speed, and performance, not to mention a contributor to mental health through […]
One of the most popular forms of horse racing is Thoroughbred racing but there are other breeds involved in the sport that often get disregarded or ignored. From a betting perspective, having knowledge of other breeds can be beneficial in understanding the characteristics of each type of horse, and how that may give one horse an […]
10 Major races at Del Mar this coming September
Del Mar Racetrack is unstoppable this summer season. As their first racing season is underway, many horse racing events have been scheduled on the racetrack. August alone holds many races that will satisfy a bettor and fan alike. However, many horse race fans and bettors are still looking for significant horse racing events for next […]
10 Surprising facts about The Test of the Champions
The Belmont Stakes, also known as the “The Test of the Champions,” is set to happen this coming June 10, 2023, at Belmont Park, Elmont, New York. The Test of the Champion is the final leg of the highly-coveted Triple Crown Series. Moreover, it is one of the most followed races competed by the fastest […]
Grand National 2023 favourites
On Saturday, 15 April, all eyes will be on Aintree near Liverpool, England. The Grand National takes place, and it’s an event that attracts a huge amount of interest worldwide. Can Noble Yeats make it two wins in a row? Let’s look at the likely winners for 2023. Noble Yeats The Grand National regularly produces […]
