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...

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...

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...