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...

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...

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...

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...