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Place A Bet! 2020 Belmont Stakes Betting Trends For A More Solid Bankroll

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Horse racing fans and bettors are in cloud nine as the Triple Crown races will now push through after a series of postponement. This year comes to a rare edition of the said racing show as the segments get interchanged. The Belmont Stakes will launch the season while the Kentucky Derby comes as the middle jewel, and the Preakness Stakes close it.   … [Read more...] about Place A Bet! 2020 Belmont Stakes Betting Trends For A More Solid Bankroll

Five Tracks Every Horse Racing Fan Should Visit

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Horse racing is an essential cultural event in communities where these races are held. This ancient, outdoor sport hasn’t changed its basic premise of racing to identify the fastest horse on a given course of obstacles or distance.  Nicknamed ‘’Sport of Kings’’, horse racing was popular amongst royalties and aristocrats. However, this prestigious sport, from the breeding of … [Read more...] about Five Tracks Every Horse Racing Fan Should Visit

Horses to Follow for the First Mares’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival

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"Cheltenham racecourse" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Carine06  Since 2008, mares only races have been part of the Cheltenham Festival. Much has been done for their programme in the intervening years, and the culmination of that is the introduction of a steeplechase in 2021.  It is not yet clear which race of the 28 that take place during the four-day extravaganza in March will be … [Read more...] about Horses to Follow for the First Mares’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival

Why Paul Nicholls Could be Champion Jumps Trainer Again in 2020-21

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Such was the way the past National Hunt season panned out for Paul Nicholls that the Ditcheat trainer didn't even have a runner of the first day of the 2020 Cheltenham Festival. When his horses finally did get in on the act at jumps racing's premier meeting, he ended up with a shock winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase in Politologue. That race cut up with late … [Read more...] about Why Paul Nicholls Could be Champion Jumps Trainer Again in 2020-21

Revitalising of the Racing Industry in New Zealand

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The Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) is the new reconstitution of the New Zealand Racing Board established on 1 July 2019 to lead the transition of the racing industry to its future best level. The New Zealand’s Minister for Racing, Winston Peters has outlined the need to revive the racing industry which has enough potential to contribute to both the sporting and … [Read more...] about Revitalising of the Racing Industry in New Zealand

Biggest Winners from Cheltenham Festival

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The Cheltenham Festival is set to kick off again in March 2020. This four day spectacular, which began in the early twentieth century has grown to be one of the biggest events in the horse racing calendar. The festival kicks off with the Supreme Novice’s Hurdle on day one, followed by other competitive races like the Champion Hurdle. Day two is known as Ladies Day and … [Read more...] about Biggest Winners from Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham underdogs to track before the Festival begins

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One of the most celebrated meets of the horse racing calendar, the Cheltenham Festival promises to be taken to new heights in 2020. Taking place across the 10th to the 13th of March, the meet includes some fantastic races including the Champion Hurdle, the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the Ryanair Chase and the Gold Cup as Gloucestershire witnesses yet another horse racing … [Read more...] about Cheltenham underdogs to track before the Festival begins

Three Big Horse Racing Events to Watch in 2020

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Horse racing remains one of the most popular sports in the world, providing fans with hugely memorable moments on an almost weekly basis. The highlights of the racing calendar are undoubtedly the major festivals, each of which bring together the top equine stars in their respective categories. This year promises to be yet another thriller, so read on as we look at three … [Read more...] about Three Big Horse Racing Events to Watch in 2020