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08 May
Horse Racing

Chester Cup 2026 – Runners, Racecard and Key Details

The Chester Cup is the centrepiece of the Boodles May Festival and one of the most storied staying handicaps in British flat racing. As the feature contest of the Chester May Festival with a £170,000 guaranteed prize pot, it represents one of the standout events in the British horse racing fixtures calendar. The race is held at Chester Racecourse - the famous Roodee - over 2 miles 2 and a half furlongs, with no fences to jump: this is a flat race, and stamina and tactics are everything. East India Dock won the 2025 renewal as the 9/4 favourite under...

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04 May
Horse Racing

Best Racehorse of All Time: The Greatest and Most Famous Racehorses

  • Damanjeet Sethi
    Sports journalist
Horse racing has produced some legends that even non-racing fans would know about. Secretariat, Frankel, Red Rum, Man o’ War, and many more thoroughbreds have really caught the public’s imagination. Below, we examine which runner holds the claim to be the best racehorse of all time, and who the notable contenders are in the list. We’ve also dedicated a section to famous racehorses in the UK, where National Hunt and flat racing have produced their own legends.   Who Is the Best Racehorse of All Time? The most common answer you’ll hear (at least in North America) is Secretariat. And it’s hard to...

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03 May
Horse Racing

How to Bet on Horse Racing: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Horse racing betting is a popular form of entertainment that combines the thrill of sports with trying your luck at gambling. But if you are new to it, you are probably wondering how to bet on horse racing and where do you even start? In this article, we will do a step by step walkthrough of the betting process, examine the differences of placing a bet at the racecourse and online, take a closer look at the betting slip, and discuss some of the most common mistakes and tips to elevate your betting experience.   How Horse Racing Betting Works Betting on horse...

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03 May
Horse Racing

Boodles May Festival 2026: Runners, Racecard & Betting Odds

Boodles May Festival combines the excitement of horse racing with the anticipation of several trial races and the sophisticated luxury of high end jewellery. The Boodles May Festival 2026 will take place between Wednesday, 6 May and Saturday, 8 May at the Chester Racecourse.  Chester Racecourse is officially recognised by the Guinness World Records as the oldest racecourse still in operation. It is also considered the smallest among the significant racecourses of England, at 1 mile and 1 furlong (1.8 km). The area, rich with historic legends, welcomed horse racing in 1539, though the first grandstand was finished only in...

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28 Apr
Horse Racing

Guineas Festival Newmarket 2026: Runners, Racecard & Betting Odds

The flat racing season 2026 is officially here, and it comes in strong right off the bat with one of the largest horse racing fixtures at the Newmarket Racecourse. The Guineas Festival will take place between Friday, 1 May and Sunday, 3 May 2026 and will include the first two of the British Classics on the flat racing calendar. Often referred to as the headquarters of British horseracing, the Newmarket Racecourse comprises two separate courses, namely the Rowley Mile and the July Course. It also houses the biggest cluster of training yards in the country. The official history of the...

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28 Apr
Horse Racing

Horse Racing Bets Explained: Types of Bets & How They Work

There are many aspects to horse racing betting that beginner bettors should learn and practice, but the most essential of them is knowing and understanding the bets, what each of them implies, how they work, and what they can potentially bring for the bettor. In this article, we will take a closer look at all common horse racing bets, discuss how to choose a suitable bet for you, and share some common mistakes people make and tips on how to avoid them.   What Are Horse Racing Bets? As any sports betting activity, horse racing betting is built on various bets. It means...

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21 Apr
Horse Racing

Sandown Flat Season Opener & Jump Finale 2026: Preview & Betting Odds

The fourth weekend of April at Sandown Park is packed with events and this time both flat race and National Hunt enthusiasts will have something to look forward to. On Saturday, 24 April, the racecourse will celebrate the start of the 2026 flat season with the Flat Season Opener, while on Sunday, 25 April, they will host the Jump Finale to close the current National Hunt season with fanfare. Sandown Park housed a number of facilities, from a priory to a hospital and then a farm, before in 1875 it was turned into a racecourse. Located in the outer suburbs...

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16 Apr
Horse Racing

Scottish Grand National 2026 Odds & Betting Guide

One of the UK Grand National races, the Scottish Grand National, is all ready to launch into action between Friday, 17 April and Saturday, 18 April. Its headline race of the same name will be conducted on the second day of the event, attracting a lot of interest from bettors and bookmakers alike. You will find Scottish Grand National odds on all major bookmaking platforms that include horse racing.  The Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Steeple Chase is a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase that accepts both male and female horses aged five years or older. It is run over...

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14 Apr
Horse Racing

Scottish Grand National Meeting 2026: Preview & Betting Odds

As April 2026 crosses into its third week, it is time for the third of the four UK and Ireland Grand Nationals to take centrestage in the National Hunt calendar. The Scottish Grand National will take place between Friday, 17 April and Saturday, 18 April at the Ayr Racecourse this year. The very first race conducted in Scotland under the name of Grand National took place in 1858 and consisted of 32 jumps. Since then, it changed its location twice until finding its home at the Ayr Racecourse in 1965.  Located in the town of Ayr, the Ayr Racecourse covers both...

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10 Apr
Horse Racing

Melling Chase Odds & Betting Guide

  • Damanjeet Sethi
    Sports journalist
In this article, we tell you about the JCB Melling Chase odds and betting markets. The second day’s premier race is run over 2 miles, 3 furlongs, and 200 yards on the Aintree racecourse. If you’re planning to bet on this race, read our guide on the popular JCB Melling Chase betting markets, latest odds, and what to look for in a runner. New customers can check the Grand National Welcome Offer at 7bet. Melling Chase Odds The 2026 JCB Melling Chase is scheduled at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on Friday, 10 April at 15:30 BST. It’s a Class 1, Grade 1 steeplechase...

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