Flat racing is what most non-racing fans consider to be horse racing. Flat racing is run on a fixed flat course. Unlike steeple chase racing, it doesn’t involve obstacles and is purely concerned with first past the post amongst a group of horses (The field). Flat racing is designed to test the stamina of the horse and jockey alongside the riding skill of the jokey. That may sound a bit of a simple test, but there is more to it than that. Sometimes it’s all about the handicap Running a…

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This is the one thing that everyone placing a bet wants to know how to do well. There is a lot of science and a touch of luck. Placing a good horse racing bet requires a combination of research, analysis, and understanding the factors that can influence a race’s outcome. Here are some tips to help you place a well educated horse racing bet: Placing a good bet means getting intimate with the form Analysing the past performance of the horses participating in the race is a good way to…

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Point-to-point racing is a form of amateur horse racing that takes place on a cross-country course. The course usually consists of a farm land track. An example of point-to-point racing is the popular Kimblewick point-to-point. A course is usually between two and four miles in distance. Races include a number of obstacles (fences, streams and other obstacles) to provide a competitive racing challenge. The official season start and end dates are provided by the BHA. The seasons usually start in November and run through to June. Point-to-point racing defined Point-to-point…

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Steeple Chase and point-to-point racing are quite similar in nature. They also differ in several important ways including the fact that Steeple Chase racing is classed as professional racing. Point-to-point racing is amateur in nature. Sometimes Steeple Chase can be conflated with other racing types such as jump racing but in its purest form in UK racing Steeple Chase is a category of its own, overseen by the British Horse Racing Authority (BHA). Differentiating the race There is a human Steeple Chase which is classed as an Olympic discipline. Here…

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Arabian racing refers to a type of horse racing that specifically involves purebred Arabian horses. Arabian horses are a breed known for their beauty, endurance, and speed. They originated in the Arabian Peninsula and have been prized by various cultures for centuries. Arabian racing is a popular equestrian sport that takes place in different parts of the world, including the Middle East, Europe, and North America. The races typically involve flat racing, where horses compete on a straight or oval track to determine the fastest runner. However, there are also…

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The early years of the Tote Tote racing or simply “The Tote” as it’s known to its followers may seem like a bit of an old racing oddity and history to some. The reality is that the Tote has been a key player in the enduring success of UK horse racing. The Tote was originally conceived and designed to revitalise UK horse racing after it fell out of favour in the early part of the 20th century. Enacted by parliament under the Racehorse Betting Act as enacted in 1953 the…

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Kimblewick point-to-point takes place this weekend around the small village of Kimblewick in Buckinghamshire. For those unaware, point-to-point racing is a form of amateur steeplechase racing, in which horses race over a course of obstacles such as hedges, ditches and fences. It is not just one race but several races over the space of several hours and also distances. In total seventy seven horses across the six races of the day. This second Kimblewick race meeting starts at 2pm this Sunday 7th May and promises to be an interesting affair…

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