Starting your journey as a horseback rider can be an exciting experience. And as all exciting things, you better be fully prepared for a ride. You have probably seen horseback riding on the tv, and might have boosted your fun with Grand National offers, but nothing beats the experience of going outside, settling your horse, and […]
Over in the UK, the Cheltenham Festival is the first truly prestigious National Hunt meeting of the calendar year. It’s also one of those rare occasions where casual punters join the serious betting community to make it a busy week for the sportsbooks. Cheltenham is also hugely popular in Ireland, partly because the meeting will […]
Horses are amazing animals that have been used for many different purposes since they were first domesticated. The power and size of a horse make it a useful animal to have as there is much work that can be done by horses. In modern times, horses are often kept as pets or riding animals, but […]
Knowing how to evaluate a horse’s performance before a particular race is vital if you want to increase your chance of winning. Therefore, before you select a horse to bet on a specific race, you should take time and do your homework first. Evaluating a horse’s performance is what trainers do to know if their […]
Back in April 2018, a low-key point-to-point race took place on the racecourse outside the tiny village of Dromahane in County Cork, Ireland. Only three of the 12 runners finished the race (often the case in these amateur pointers), but the 7/1 shot that won did so in some style, winning by 15 lengths and […]
Behind every great racehorse is a great trainer, dedicated to the care and wellbeing of the thoroughbreds under their watchful eyes. These men and women are often unheralded, mostly content to take their place in the background, whenever jockeys ride their steeds past the finishing post. Of course, there are some who do enjoy their […]
Nothing beats the thrill of the Cheltenham festival and if you are planning to visit, there are plenty of things to do in the evenings. Read our guide on what to do nearby, this is a diverse list. With Cheltenham being one of the finest racecourses in the world, all horse racing fans will have […]
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 […]
