Jump racing is one of the two most popular horse racing varieties. In the UK it is officially referred to as the National Hunt Racing. Its origins go back to Ireland as far back as the 18th century. According to tradition, the very first recorded race of such kind took place between the Irish towns of Buttevant and Doneraile in 1752 over the distance of 4.5 miles (7.2 km).  The history of jump racing in the UK begins from 1839 when the first Grand National race was held at Aintree in Merseyside, England. Initially its distance was the same as...

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...

As usual, Sunday, 13 October is slightly less packed with events than the weekdays. Yet, it offers a variety of both flat and jump races to the race enthusiasts who are ready to immerse themselves into the cultural gathering that is a race day.  With the history of horse racing in Great Britain dating as far back as the 12th century and Henry II Plantagenet, it comes as no surprise that it isn’t only one of the world’s oldest established sports but also a significant part of the sport and economical life of the country. Let’s take a look at the...