A couple of people on a horse in a horse race
Read More
10 Oct
Horse Racing

October 13th Major Horse Racing Preview

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...

Read more

Racer on a horse in a race track
Read More
10 Oct
Horse Racing

October 12th Major Horse Racing Events: All Races, Prizes, Times & Details

October 12 promises to be a red-letter day for horse racing fans, featuring top-class action across the UK. With over £1.5 million in prize money up for grabs and some of the nation's finest equine talent on display, it’s a day not to be missed. Here's your indispensable guide with key information for all October 12th major horse racing competitions. Please note: All race times mentioned in this article are in UK British Summer Time (BST). Newmarket Going: Good (Good to Soft in places) Stalls: Centre Time (BST) Race Prize Money Distance Age 1:15 pm The Space Blues Darley Stakes (Group 3) £85,000 1m 1f 3YO+ 1:50 pm The Palace Pier Zetland Stakes (Group 3) £65,000 1m...

Read more

Multiple men on horses in a horse race
Read More
09 Oct
Horse Racing

October 10th Major Horseracing Preview

Even though it is a weekday, tomorrow’s races in the UK and Ireland are expected to be packed with visitors. That’s because the autumn racing festival is drawing to a close and back-to-back races are happening all over Great Britain. Today’s races have hurdles in Ludlow and handicaps on the tracks of Navan and Kempton Park.  Tomorrow, the action shifts to Southwell, Ayr, Chelmsford City, Bath and Exeter.  Below, we give you the major horse racing preview for October 10th, 2024. You can find the complete schedule here and learn how to bet on these fixtures. Ayr Going: Good, turf Ayr in Scotland hosts...

Read more

Three horse riders and horses on a race track
Read More
08 Oct
Horse Racing

October 9th Major Horse Racing Preview

The love story between England and horse races dates back to the 16th century and it’s still kept alive. The horse races are in full swing in the UK and Ireland as they head to October 9 bringing with it more drama for the fans. If you are looking for details about these races, you have come to the right place. Our comprehensive preview covers the schedule of all the major horse races happening on October 9th in the UK and Ireland. We also provide betting odds for the ones who are interested in betting on horse races. Let’s get...

Read more

Horse racer with his horse on a race track
Read More
07 Oct
Horse Racing

October 11th Major Horse Racing Preview

Another week at the racecourses is coming in. For some courses, the season is nearing its end, while others will continue to racegoers all year round. For the British public, horse racing has been a part of the national culture for many years. Races have long become social gatherings, with a lot of interesting activities on and off the track to keep the motley crowd entertained. One of the longest established sports not only in Great Britain but in the history of humankind, horse racing goes far back to the ancient civilizations like Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Babylon, Egypt, and...

Read more

Multiple race horses on a racing track
Read More
07 Oct
Horse Racing

October 5th Major Horse Racing Preview

It is believed that horse races found their way to Great Britain together with the Roman invasion. While there are no direct historical records of that, some archeological findings do indicate that certain discovered racecourses date as far back as the Roman period.  Some of the first horse races that we know of were registered in the 12th century documents during the reign of Henry II Plantagenet. These documents show that both races and tournaments were a common occurrence.  Today, The Grand National, The Derby, Cheltenham Gold Cup, and many others are among the worldwide known major British races. The British...

Read more

Multiple horses on a horse track
Read More
05 Oct
Horse Racing

October 7th Major Horse Racing Preview

The Autumn horse racing season is almost drawing to a close in the UK and Ireland. Yesterday’s races saw some exciting action in Tipperary, Kelso, and Uttoxeter. Bettors can look forward to multiple races today scheduled at seven locations. Below, we give you a preview of major horse races across the UK and Ireland on 7th October. Pontefract Going: good (turf surface) Pontefract in West Yorkshire hosts racing throughout the summer. Brown Panther is the most notable horse to have won at Pontefract, who later went on to win the Goodwood Cup, Irish St Leger, and Dubai Gold Cup. The left-handed has gradients and...

Read more

Man on a horse on a racing track
Read More
04 Oct
Horse Racing

October 6th Major Horse Racing Preview

Sunday, 6th October, offers action for horse racing lovers. We’ll be seeing plenty of Flats, hurdles, and steeplechases over the UK and Ireland racecourses this weekend. Below, we give you the major horse racing preview for October 6th, 2024. You can find the complete schedule here and learn how to bet on these fixtures. Tipperary Surface: Flat course, yielding This small village of Limerick Junction in Ireland has hosted races since 1916. Tipperary holds races in the summer for both Flat and National Hunt fixtures. The track is a left-handed, oval with a length of a mile and two furlongs. It is considered...

Read more

Multiple racers on horse on a race track
Read More
03 Oct
Horse Racing

Major Horse Racing Previews: October 3rd

Horse races are an exciting affair – they offer fast-paced action as horses run neck and neck right up to the finish line. In Great Britain, horse racing is one of the biggest spectator sports. That’s why you find so many races happening here, especially from mid-March to the end of October. Below, we give you a preview of all the major horse races scheduled for Thursday 3rd October across the UK. Find out the schedule for today’s races and learn how to bet on them. Bellewstown Surface: Yielding to soft This Irish race track features Flat and hurdle races five times a...

Read more

Multiple race horses on racing track
Read More
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...

Read more

«‹45678›»