Category: Horse Racing News

2021 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf: Top Ten Horses To Bet On The horse racing community is getting busier than ever as the Breeders’ Cup Challenge will blow out four weeks from now. Completing a deal to settle at Del Mar this year, this two-day event will happen on November 5 and 6. It will consist of fifteen categories highlighting the prominent racehorses all over the world. One of the categories at stake is the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf. The participating horses will compete in a mile turf distance. Also, only…

New rules set out for Racehorses not to enter food chain A new set of rules to prevent racehorses from being euthanised by abattoirs and entering the food chain in exchange for money will come into force next year (2022). The rule will apply to those registered to race in Great Britain (GB), and will be enforced by disclosure using the horse’s passport and an app. Discussion and investigations to extend this to International runners are underway. The motion was formerly raised in January 2021 by the British Horseracing Authority’s…

The best betting promotions for horse racing punters As the days begin to get shorter and the weather takes a slight dip, changing from hazy sunshine to the nibble of cold in the air, many of us will begin to prepare for Autumn. Lovers of UK and Irish horse racing see it more as a time to change their tactics, moving from the Flat season to the National Hunt campaign. There are some exciting races on the calendar between now and the end of the year, and followers can’t wait…

PETA Says Ban Race Horse Trainer After Pitchfork Rage Attack Through a records request to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, PETA has obtained a graphic video of race horse trainer Amber Cobb screaming at, cursing at, and beating a terrified, tied-up young filly with a plastic pitchfork—and the group is demanding that all U.S. and Canadian racing jurisdictions ban her.   Records reveal that the beating took place earlier this year in New Jersey. The video shows that the filly was so terrified that she flipped over and fell hard…

Who will win the St Leger Stakes? As the flat racing season begins to wind down and reach its conclusion, attention is turned in the direction of Doncaster for the St Leger Stakes. The final British classic of the year, a plethora of trainers will be looking to squeeze in an extra accolade in the world’s oldest classic — which has a history running back to the 1700’s, now hosted in the impressive new facilities in Yorkshire. This race is different to others due to the mixed genders, both colts…

2021 Ebor Festival: Runners to Watch and Big Betting Favourites in Lonsdale Cup The path to next month’s Doncaster Cup should become all the clearer after Franki Dettori and Stradivarius attempt to cement their places as the most successful pair in the 2021 Lonsdale Cup. This year’s race, according to horse betting experts, will serve as one of the main events on show during Friday’s programming at the Ebor Festival (Aug. 20) and features a field of 17 strong competing for an £85,000 prize. The potential honours are far greater…

Kinship of equestrian sport and racing What can connect cars and horses? In this article we will try to understand this issue using the example of equestrian sports and Formula 1. ❖  The origin of racing Can we say that racing originated from horse racing? It is impossible to unequivocally answer this question. However, it is safe to say that the one who comes first wins both in equestrian sport and in races. Horses were originally associated with racing by their competition. 2 centuries ago, cars had just begun to…

Some races have bigger reputations than the Juddmonte International Stakes. For example, millions of people tune in to watch three-year-old colts compete for the Epsom Derby. In the National Hunt world, meanwhile, more than one-quarter of a million punters descend on Gloucestershire. York Racecourse’s Juddmonte International festival isn’t on the same level for the average fan. But horse racing enthusiasts will understand that the 2021 edition holds plenty of potential. Indeed, a glance at the race card will get the blood pumping as it could easily be one of the best events…

Saudi, Bahrain, and UAE Will Team Up to Coordinate Horseracing in the Gulf Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain are teaming up to present a coordinated setup for horse racing in the Gulf region. Things are still in the ‘talks’ stage, with the Dubai Racing Club, Bahrain’s Rashid Equestrian & Horse Racing Club, and the Jockey Club of Saudia Arabia taking charge of the project. The aim is to elevate the standards of horse racing in the region, developing a product that can compete with the best in…

Adayar makes history with Derby-King George double Winning the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot is always a fantastic achievement, but doing so having won the Epsom Derby earlier in the year makes it even more special. That is the glory which Adayar, jockey William Buick and trainer Charlie Appleby have been revelling in since the sensational triumph, and you can hardly blame them Adayar is the first horse to complete that particular double since Galileo in 2001, and that kind of historic triumph warrants celebration.…

First major win for Mark Edwards in Queen’s Cup thriller A new name was added to the historic Science Supplements BHS Queen Elizabeth II Cup, when Mark Edwards took the title for the first time. It crowned a fabulous week for the Welsh showjumper, who also won Saturday’s RIHS Sussex Stakes. Both wins came courtesy of the 11-year-old homebred, Montreuxs Tale. Seven out of 46 starters jumped clear in the first round, guaranteeing a competitive jump-off. Kerry Brennan and Wellington M were the only other pairing to jump double clear,…

Discover 5 Best Horse Breeds for Horse Racing in our article below, where we begin by taking a look at the Thoroughbred. Horse racing is an ancient sport that is still popular in modern times. Two or more horses race over a wide range of distances, surfaces, and obstacles. As such, different breeds excel at different types of races. It may be the involvement of money, a matter of pride, or simply entertainment. But, the significance of a well-bred horse in horse racing is prominent. In this article, we are have compiled…

Top Races to Watch at This Year’s Goodwood Festival Glorious Goodwood is one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar and has produced some of the great horse racing performances over the years. If you have never watched the festival before, here are some of the must-see races at this year’s edition. Goodwood Cup The festival gets underway on Tuesday with six races on the schedule. With the 2021 Goodwood odds already live, the betting activity is well underway, and there is one standout runner among the entries. Stradivarus…

The summer months boast some of the best meetings and events that the flat racing season has to offer. It’s typically when the British Classics (May-September) take place, as well as Royal Ascot (June), and Glorious Goodwood (July). In Ireland, fans can enjoy the Irish Oaks at the Curragh, as well as the Galway Summer Festival – both taking place in July. For those that are searching for the latest horse racing odds ahead of online betting, let’s take a look at some of the big names from the sport…

Newbury takes centre stage in the UK, with the Weatherbys Super Sprint Stakes the standout event on their bumper eight race card. The Curragh will be on the spotlight over in Ireland as Aidan O’Brien’s Snowfall bids to win the Juddmonte Irish Oaks. Read on as we look at some of the top races scheduled to take place this weekend and pick out a few horses to follow. Weatherbys Super Sprint Stakes – Newbury Impressive Royal Ascot winner Chipotle is all the rage in the betting for the Weatherbys Super…

  The Melbourne Cup has been covered extensively here: Not only is it considered to be Australia’s most important horse race, it’s one of the biggest race events anywhere in the world. Across the country in Sydney, The Melbourne Cup has a younger rival. First run in 2017 and known simply as The Everest, this event is attracting huge attention within Australia. It’s yet to command such widespread popularity in other parts of the world, but all that could change from this year’s renewal. Background and Format The Everest stands…

Ascot in the middle of June was a starting mark for a real return for racing in the UK. Up to 10,000 fans were able to attend the event each day, those numbers certainly look to start increasing as a day at the tracks may be back on the cards too. As we head into the second half of the year, there are still some big events to come and an opportunity to earn a little extra, too. Those looking to bet on the big races have some of the…

 The 2021 Melbourne Cup is scheduled to go ahead on Tuesday 2 November and is the most famous race on the Australian Thoroughbred racing calendar. Twilight Payment was a 26/1 winner at last year’s event. It is unknown if Joseph O’Brien’s horse will race at this year’s event, but it has failed to win in any of its three meetings this year. Having been a previous winner though, Twilight Payment would be worth considering backing. As of now, it is unclear as to whether Twilight Payment will be back to…

Throughout the racing season in Australia, The Melbourne Cup is far and away the most important thoroughbred race they have to offer. This is, in no small part, because of the rich history that the race brings. As such, Melbourne Cup horses come from all over the world to take part in the event, which has taken place yearly since 1861 – and is this year due to take place on Tuesday 2nd November 2021. The Melbourne Cup is a traditional two-mile race that covers a distance of 3,200 metres.…

  The move has been touted for years, yet it finally appears as if the organizers of the Cheltenham Festival will add a sixth day from 2023. While it’s tempting to view more world-class racing as solely positive, the reality is that there’s a significant amount of backlash to the idea already, and nothing has even been formally confirmed. We all love racing, and no event is as beloved in the National Hunt calendar as Cheltenham week. So, the question is, will an extra day be healthy or unhealthy in…

Horseracing in Dubai Among the horses of the whole world, it is the Arabian horses that have a reputation for being the best in the world. The Dubai World Cup is considered the most expensive event of its kind because the total amount of bets on it exceeds 100 million USD, despite betting in Dubai being illegal. It attracts not only horse owners and other people not indifferent to equestrian sports, but also members of the upper class from all countries, including stars of show business and the film industry,…

For many people, Royal Ascot represents the pinnacle of the horse racing calendar. Not only does it have royal patronage, but it frequently brings together some of the most exhilarating racehorses on the planet. So let’s look at what we can expect from the 2021 Royal Ascot. The basics of Royal Ascot Just like the Cheltenham Festival, Royal Ascot is a horse racing festival. It takes place over five years, and this year it runs from 15 to 19 June. Each day will be packed full of horse racing highlights,…

Exciting continues ahead of Royal Ascot The anticipation has continued to rise, as we have drawn ever nearer to the 2021 edition of Royal Ascot, which has now finally arrived. The event will see 12,000 guests attending on each of the five days, which is another positive step to returning to normality and 2022 is all but set to welcome a full stand again. With the event fast approaching, it has led to promotions for betting increasing and this is only set to continue across this popular betting week. With…

What Makes Royal Ascot Special for Spectators? The biggest events in horse racing are now about far more than the actual action on the course. These are events, places where people want to be seen and where everyone wants to show their fashion sense by putting together incredible outfits. If there is one place a UK horse racing fan would want to be seen, it could well be Royal Ascot. The racing is some of the best in the world, with £6 million in prize money enticing the very best…

Why Royal Ascot is the Best Horse Racing Festival in the UK The UK is one of the biggest horse racing countries anywhere in the world. Horses from the UK are some of the best, they stand up well to competition from abroad, and thanks to that, we have some fantastic festivals that showcase the very best we have on offer. Jump fans will instantly think of Cheltenham in March, while those who like flat racing will be keen to mention Royal Ascot. This festival is very special, offering five…