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01 Oct
Horse Racing

October 4th Major Horse Racing Preview

Horse racing is one of the longest established sports in Great Britain that holds a significant place in the country’s sport life but also in its overall cultural tradition. Race organizers do their best to provide an interesting event as well as a variety of off-track activities at the race: from gift shops to meeting your favourite riders. Of all widely spread types of races, flat and jump races are the most popular in Great Britain.  Flat Racing: arguably the most common racing type, flat racing has horses race the distance between two points. Oval tracks are more typical, though...

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01 Oct
Horse Racing

Grand National 2025 Runners: All You Need to Know

The Grand National lives up to its name for a whole bunch of reasons. As it is a National Hunt type of racing, horses have to overcome a number of obstacles but in Grand National they are much larger than it is common for other similar races. The competition purse is £1 million.  But above all, the Grand National is not just a race, it is a cultural event in the life of Great Britain that attracts even those who don’t normally engage in equestrian sports. National Hunt races, to which the Grand National belongs, are one of the most popular...

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30 Sep
Horse Racing

Horse Racing Meetings: September Week 4 Review

Races come in many variations and types but the underlying idea in all of them is the same: to match two or more horses against each other to determine the fastest one. This may seem exciting enough on its own, but over time people added more variety. Nowadays you will find races that are different in distance, type of obstacles the horses and riders have to overcome, and even the type of track surface they have to compete on.  While equestrian sport isn’t limited to racing, it remains a popular pastime in many countries. In Great Britain, horse racing plays...

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26 Sep
Horse Racing

Blenheim Horse Trials 2024: Who Are the Winners?

Every September, the Blenheim Palace comes alive as it hosts the Blenheim Horse Trials which draws talented riders from all over the world. This year, the equestrian event commenced on September 19 and concluded on September 22, with classic British weather conditions. As the event neared its climax, the heavens opened up for the final phase. Let’s take a look at how both classes—CCI4* L and CCI4* S—unfolded. CCI4* L: A Very ‘Happy’ Race for Tim Price After clinching titles like Burghley, Pau and Luhmuhlen five-stars, the New Zealand Olympian, Tim Price, also added the Blenheim Horse Trials title to his...

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24 Sep
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Horse Racing Meetings: September Week 3 Review

It would be very interesting to know who first came up with the idea to not just have two horses compete with each other in speed, but also turn this into a spectacle for an audience. Unfortunately, history didn’t preserve any names in regards to horse racing.  What we do know for a fact is that from very ancient times it was a popular sport and pastime for many. Evidence shows that horse races were conducted in Babylon, Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, and many other old civilizations. We even know that the ancient Olympic Games included both riding and...

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20 Sep
Horse Racing

Grand National 2024 Runners: Full List & Details

Thirty-two horses are running at the Grand National 2024 (two non-runners) on 13 April 2024. Last year, trainer Lucinda Russell’s bay gelding, Corach Rambler, won the 4-mile race at Aintree. Gavin Cromwell’s Vanillier finished a close second, losing out by just 2-lengths. This year’s Grand National list boasts of tough competition as several successful horses are competing – I Am Maximus, winner of last year’s Irish National, Meetingofthewaters, who registered two wins this season, Mr Incredible, who finished second at the Midlands National, 2022 Grand National winner Noble Yeats, among many more competitive horses. Below, we give you the full list...

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18 Sep
Horse Racing

Making History: Outstanding Women in British Equestrian Sport

As women continue establishing their presence in various sports, more and more female teams and tournaments emerge on the scene. But even now there are still very few sports where men and women would compete in the same event on an equal basis. Equestrian sport is one such example. When it comes to gender, equestrianism treats all its athletes, humans or animals, with equality. Horse riding championships and tournaments aren’t segregated by gender, allowing all riders to participate. In fact, currently equestrianism is the only sport in the Olympic Games where men and women compete for the same medal. While...

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17 Sep
Horse Racing

Who Won at the 2024 National Carriage Driving Championships? (Full Results)

This weekend, Ashfields Carriage and Polo Club hosted the UK’s top carriage drivers at the 2024 National Carriage Driving Championships. The event saw a mix of veterans and fresh talents vying for the title in various classes. Below, we provide a clear overview of the winners and their scores across each class. Full Results: All The Winners of the Event Class Winner Dressage Cones Marathon Total Score Advanced Horse Ian Bertram 53.33 Advanced Horse Pair John Ripley 46.85 7.95 126.63 181.43 Advanced Pony Louise Kaiholm 49.00 3 106.24 158.24 Advanced Pony Pair Phoebe Matthews 60.48 6 111.67 178.15 Horse Four-in-Hand  Daniel Naprous 51.89 3.54 132.71 188.14 Novice Horse Arthur Sheane 50.53 0 93.53 144.06 Novice Pony Sophie Hunt 46.27 0 88.01 134.28 Open Horse Rachel Moast 51.57 5.18 122.30 179.05 Open Horse Pair Luis Mira 50.81 31.09 138.30 220.20 Open Pony Lucy Scott 51.70 3 100.41 155.11 Open Pony Pair Anna Grayston 45.24 6 110.00 161.24 Pony Four-in-Hand Peter Young 67.17 6.11 118.83 192.11 Pony Tandems David Taylor 55.28 32.8 201.31 289.39 Small Equine Charlie Parker-King 60.53 0 83.42 143.95 VIP Arthur Sheane VIP 48.53 3 97.63 149.16 VSE Sally RL Edwards 49.07 0 59.44 108.51   For those interested in...

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17 Sep
Horse Racing

Horse Racing Meetings: September Week 2 Review

When it comes to horse racing, it is hard to overestimate the place it holds in the sport life of Great Britain. One of the longest established spectator sports in the country, horse racing has been known and enjoyed since the Roman empire, and held its popularity until the present day. According to historical accounts, before the Romans came to the island, horses were used mainly to carry loads. While there are no direct records of the first race being organized by the Romans, historians have discovered racecourses that date to that period. Many of them believe that Romans held...

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17 Sep
Horse Racing

Blenheim Horse Trials 2024 Preview: Schedule, Entries and More

Every year, the Blenheim Horse Trials, or the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, grace Oxford as eventing fans look forward to this equestrian sport. In September, this event attracts some of the most accomplished riders from all over the world as they compete for this prestigious title.  It covers three phases—dressage, cross country and show jumping—that take place in the Duke of Marlborough’s home, the Blenheim Palace. Riders contest in the three phases in either of the two classes, CCI4* Long Format or CCI4* Short Format for younger, eight and nine-year-old horses. The first Blenheim Horse Trials was held in 1990...

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