Horse racing

Horse racing

Also called equestrian sport. There are three types of horse racing: flat field racing; steeplechasing or racing over jumps; and harness racing, where horses trot or pace while pulling a driver in a small cart known as a sulky. Horse racing is closely associated with gambling generating a worldwide market of well over U.S. $100 billion.

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Black Caviar

Sports; Horse racing

Black Caviar (foaled 18 August 2006) is an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse undefeated in 22 races, a success record not equalled for over 100 years. She is considered to be the best sprinter in the ...

Grand National

Sports; Horse racing

The Grand National is a world-famous horse race that is held annually at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, United Kingdom. The race is one of the most popular and most valuable races in Britain with ...

Epsom Downs Racecourse

Sports; Horse racing

The Epsom Downs is a racecourse near Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom. It is best known for hosting the Epsom Derby, a horse race for thoroughbred three-year-old colts and fillies. The racecourse was ...

Ascot Gold Cup

Sports; Horse racing

The Ascot Gold Cup is a horse race in the United Kingdom open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. The event is well known for horses that specialise in racing over long distances and is ...

Epsom Derby

Sports; Horse racing

The Epsom Derby, or Derby Stakes, is a thoroughbred horse race in the United Kingdom open to three-year-old colts and fillies. The race is held in early June each year, with a total prize fund of ...