Horse Racing Events – The World’s Biggest Races

Horse racing is a sport with a long and distinguished history, which has been in existence for nearly two millennia. Horse racing was one of the first sports to be recorded in literature. There are various types of horse racing and several famous events that take place around the world. In our articles, you can learn more about these events so that you know what you have to look forward to.

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Horse Race

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is the most prestigious horse race in France. It's a tradition that dates back to 1920. The race is held every year at Longchamp racecourse on the first Sunday of October and is open to thoroughbreds three-year-olds…

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The Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most famous horse races in the world. It takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, and runs for about two and a half minutes. The first derby was in 1875, and it's now called "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports."…

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The English Derby

The English Derby is one of the most famous horse races in the world. The first derby was held in 1780 and was a 2-mile race for three-year-old colts. Today, it's a mile and a half race run on Epsom Downs, in Surrey, England.What you might not …

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The 1000 and 2000 Guineas

The Guineas are some of the oldest, most prestigious races for Thoroughbred horses. The first British Guineas race was in 1809, which was created by the Jockey Club. The 1000 Guineas is a female horse race run over 7 furlongs on the turf atThe …

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Irish Horse Racing and Events

Ireland has a long history of horse racing. It is one of the oldest sports in Ireland and is part of the cultural heritage. One of the oldest race meetings in Ireland was first held at Tullaghans Hill in Co. Carlow, some time before 1792, whenI…

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Horse Racing- The Grand National

The Grand National is a horse racing event which takes place annually at Aintree Racecourse. It’s the most prestigious event in the National Hunt racing calendar, and it is one of the three races that make up the “Triple Crown” (the otherIt's a…

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Horse Racing- National Hunt

The National Hunt is a type of horse racing that is popular in the United Kingdom and Ireland. One of the most popular types of betting, it is also known as steeplechasing. The course has fences that are made of straw, hedges or other obstacles…

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Horse Racing Meetings-Royal Ascot

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the world, with an estimated 300 million people in over 80 countries spectating or betting on races. The sport dates back to Ancient Greece and Rome, but it has become more widespread sinceThe h…

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