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Final Day Of The Flat Season Has An American Theme 

Qatar Racing British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday, 17th October, marked the end of the British Flat racing season, bringing the curtain down on another year of top-class action.   However, while the meeting celebrated the best of British racing, there was an unexpected American theme running through the afternoon, with three notable winners carrying names that brought the United States to mind.  From the opening Two-Year-Old Conditions Stakes to the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, the racecourse provided plenty of talking points, with Night In Vegas, Minnie Hawk and Talk Of New York all adding an American flavour to

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New Discover Newmarket website opens the door to the home of horseracing

From watching strings of racehorses sweep across the historic Gallops to stepping inside a working training yard, Newmarket offers racing enthusiasts a glimpse behind the scenes of a world that is usually hidden from public view. Now, planning that experience should be easier, with Discover Newmarket launching a new website designed to bring the town’s racing heritage, visitor attractions and wider tourism offering together in one place. The redesigned Discover Newmarket website allows visitors to explore public, private and group tours, browse upcoming events and find places to stay, eat and visit. Practical information for those planning a day trip,

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Racing Welfare Brecon Beacons challenge raises more than £42,000 for racing community

Nearly 100 people from across the British racing industry came together in South Wales to complete Racing Welfare’s annual Brecon Beacons 10 Peak Challenge, raising more than £42,000 to support the charity’s work with racing’s workforce and retirees. The fundraising event, held on 5 July, saw participants tackle a demanding 22-mile route across the Brecon Beacons National Park, climbing 10 peaks including Pen y Fan and Corn Du. Racing industry unites for annual charity challenge Teams representing training yards, racecourses, studs, media organisations and racing businesses took part in the annual challenge, demonstrating widespread support for Racing Welfare, the industry’s

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Comparing Middle Eastern and British Horse Racing

Horse racing is one of the world’s most popular sports, with fanatics tuning in to watch meetings from across the planet throughout the year. However, the Middle East is a region that is looking to play catch up with the Western world, and by offering lucrative purses at certain points in the year, it is managing to achieve high-quality fields for some of the races on the calendar. Some of the Middle Eastern races on the calendar have been extremely popular with sportsbooks such as www.arabicbet.org, and the fact that they are able to attract a wealth of talent only

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Most Creative Horse Names In British Horse Racing History

Most Creative Horse Names In British Horse Racing History Horse racing has been entwined with UK culture for centuries. That love affair with horses and horse racing has led to a long and proud history and a culture of betting on the horses that predates any other form of sports betting on these islands. Every year millions of people in Ireland and the UK visit online betting sites to wager on the outcome of big races such as the Grand National, the Derby and the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Naturally, the best horses have reached a level of fame that outstrips

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Call for more action on tackling race and racial equality within British racing

Call for more action on tackling race and racial equality within British racing Over 250 people from horseracing and associated industries engaged with the first ‘Let’s Talk About Race’ webinar on Wednesday 10th November, where Royal Ascot winning trainer Suzy Smith and cricketing legend Michael Holding called for more action on tackling race and racial equality within British racing. Led by award winning broadcaster Nick Luck, the panel was also joined by Shereen Daniels, an advocate for anti-racism in business and Managing Director of HR re-wired and Tony Langham, non-executive Chairman of Great British Racing and the British Champions Series

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British horse racing: 5 events that can help you turn a profit

Whether it’s your first time betting or you’re researching your next strategy, it’s crucial to stay informed of the latest racing news. Here, Peter Watton from matched betting experts OddsMonkey shares his tips for next year’s races. With the summer racing season over and the end of the year approaching, many of us are already looking forward to the fresh opportunities it will bring to make some cash. But with so many events taking place up and down the country throughout the year, it can be difficult to know what the best meets are to get involved with. Below, I’ll

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