Yorkshire Racecourses: Best Courses for Horse Racing in Yorkshire
For such a small nation, Britain boasts an impressive number of racecourses, with a total of 59 contained within its borders. From Perth up in Scotland, down to the major …
Drug Testing in Racing: Meet the Racehorse That Tested Positive for Meth
Seeing news of a horse failing a post-race drugs test is nothing particularly extraordinary by itself. Whether it be the result of an unfortunate accident or an attempt at cheating, …
What Happened to the Queen’s Racehorses?
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II sparked not only a period of mourning but also a period of uncertainty. The last time a monarch had died on the throne was …
Too Hot to Race: How Does Excessive Heat Affect Horse Racing?
High temperatures and sport are two things that generally do not mix very well. Concerns surrounding the scorching summer temperatures in Qatar led to the 2022 World Cup being pushed …
Who Are the Best Amateur Jockeys of All Time?
Amongst the ranks of jockeys, it is understandably the professional riders who most frequently hog the headlines. For it is those men and women who dedicate their careers to a …
What Are the Oldest Racecourses Still in Use Today?
Horse racing is one of the oldest sports that is still popular today in the UK (and beyond). The first association football (soccer) clubs have their roots in the mid-19th …
Riding Dangerously: How Often Are Jockeys Injured or Killed While Racing?
Being a jockey is not a profession for the faint-hearted. Imagine sitting on top of a 160cm tall horse travelling at 40 mph or more, with only a saddle, a …
The Mullins Family Tree: Are Willie, Emmet & Paddy Mullins Related?
A passion for thoroughbred racing rarely comes out of the blue. Many of the big names that feature within the sport have siblings, cousins or parents that were or still …
How Much Does Horse Semen Cost?
Although most of us will not be in the market for horse semen any time soon, how much it costs is nevertheless an interesting question. This is especially true given …
Why Was the Grand National Declared Void in 1993?
The Grand National is not only one of the biggest events in the sport of horse racing, it is one of the most popular sporting events in the United Kingdom. …