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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
