Owning a horse racehorse in some parts of Australia is like owning a casino. You know people are going to like a horse and bet on it. A few might win, but the biggest winners are those who own the horses. Against that backdrop, over 80,000 people in Australia spend thousands of dollars each year […]
Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in history. It has long-standing traditions that have been passed down to generations over the years. The Dubai World Cup, the Royal Ascot, and the Triple Crown are some of the most popular horse races. Many millennials know a few horse tracks. In this article, we discuss the […]
The All Star Mile is the world’s richest mile race for thoroughbreds and what a bonanza for horse racing in Melbourne, the sporting capital of Australia. Facing growing opposition from other states programming ultra rich novelty races, the VRC have stumbled on a winner by racing over the mile distance and providing a marquis event […]
The 2019 Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival will be remembered for the exceptional Japanese horses that took huge prizes back to the land of the rising sun. They say right now, Japanese horses are the best in the world. Who can argue with the likes of Almond Eye, Deep Impact, Admire Rakti, Delta Blues, Pop Rock, […]
The Spring Carnival is completed for another year and as usual it produced many epic moments. From lightning-fast sprints to epic staying contests, the 2019 Spring racing Carnival had it all. Everyone has their favourite moments and there are many to choose from, however a quick scan of the village forums helped me settle on […]
Horse racing has a long and colourful history in Australia. Since 1788 when horses arrived with the first wave of British settlers, Australians have raced horses to compete for coveted prizes. As racing became more organised, around the turn of the century, the quality of bloodstock improved. Wealthy folk began to import thoroughbreds to gain […]
Australia’s rich horse racing history has made it one of the country’s national pastimes. The popularity of horse racing over the last century-plus has led to amazing facilities being built across Australia. Today, Australia has some of the most iconic horse racing venues in the world and they rival those found in England, the United […]
Australia is a country rich in horse racing history. The racing calendar Down Under has some of the biggest races in the world including the famous Melbourne Cup. Large prize purses are given to competitors and a horse can become a legend overnight by winning the major events. Before you wager on the next big […]
The 159th running of the Melbourne Cup was a thriller with Vow and Declare winning the famed race. While eyes were on the winner, a protest was filed by stewards at the race as second-place finisher Master of Reality impeded third-place finisher Prince Arran in a photo finish. Australian horse racing fans are gearing up for […]
Betting on the Melbourne Cup is always a nerve-wracking affair. This year’s instalment of the great Australian horse race was no different. With legendary riders banned and the runner-up demoted, it shows that there are few things more unpredictable than the Melbourne Cup. So what can you do to ensure that you don’t make any […]
Horse Racing Attempts to Fill The Void Created By The Coronavirus Pandemic in Sports
After Rudy Robert tested positive for the dreaded COVID-19 virus, the sports world came to an immediate halt. That single piece of news set in motion a domino effect that led to the suspension of both the NHL and NBA seasons. The NCAA basketball tournament also got suspended with the indefinite shutdown of all mainstream sports tournaments. […]
How To Choose A Deserving 2020 Kentucky Derby Superstar
Betting in horse racing is probably one of the reasons why a lot of punters are attracted to many horse racing events happening on earth. Also, it is the only sports where wagering games are massive and comes in broader categories. It is why you see a lot of fans witnessing a horse racing show, […]
Which horse should you pick in the Grand National based on the ground conditions?
The highlight of the UK horse racing calendar is rapidly approaching and all eyes are fixated on the 5.5/1 favourite Tiger Roll. The nine-year-old, who last year emulated Red Rum’s back-to-back Grand National-winning record, is looking to eclipse the historic champion by producing the event’s first-ever three-peat. The man in the pressured saddle, Davy Russell, […]
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