Less than a month is left until the famous Cheltenham roar announces the start of the very first race of this year’s festival. One of the two largest and most important National Hunt events in the United Kingdom and horse racing world at large, it holds a central place not only in British sports, but cultural life as well.  Cheltenham Festival takes place every year in the third week of March and brings together some of the best horses, jockeys, and a motley crowd of spectators. This year Prestbury Park where the Cheltenham Racecourse is located will open its gates...

The Ascot racecourse, located in Berkshire, England hosts several high-profile races every year, including the Royal Ascot. As with pretty much all racecourses across the UK, Ascot attracts a lot of fans for its jump races. And for good reason – this Grade 1 event has seen some renowned winners over the years like Kauto Star and Shishkin (both National Hunt Champions). Ascot has a rich history – it was established in 1711 by Queen Anne and has evolved over more than three centuries to become a premier venue for both flat and National Hunt racing. This month, Ascot’s racing calendar...

History may not remember the date or the place of the very first horse race, but since ancient times we have had multiple records of horse racing conducted both as a sport and entertainment.  In Great Britain, horse racing is one of the longest established sports that enjoys uninterrupted popularity. Over time it has become more than just a recreational activity for the audience. Nowadays horse racing is a social event, deeply rooted in the culture. Two most common and also most popular types of horse racing around British racecourses are flat racing and jump racing.  Below you will find all...

Autumn races in the UK are in full swing. Saturday’s races will see action in Ascot, Newton, and Catterick. On Monday, the action shifts to Wolverhampton, Southwell, Bath, Pontefract, and Plumpton. Below, we give you the major horse racing preview for October 21st, 2024. You can find the complete schedule here and learn how to bet on these fixtures. Bath Going: Heavy; Turf Races Scheduled at Bath for Monday, 21st October: Local Time Race Runners Distance 14:07 Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Amateur Jockeys' Handicap 18 runners,  class 6 2m 1f 24y 14:37 Get Raceday Ready Novice Stakes 12 Runners,  Class 5 5f 160y 15:07 Tips For Every Race At raceday-ready.com Nursery  13 Runners,  Class 6 5f 10y 15:37 Download...