The origin of the Sport of Kings goes back to ancient times with some of the earliest archaeological evidence of horse racing having been found in Kazakhstan, Central Asia and dating back to 4000 BCE. 6j2c3y
Superstitions That Many Jockeys Share 2j182a
Although how it all began might be lost to time, sports of all shapes and sizes have long been associated with luck and superstition. It makes sense, especially as many people consider that a winning hand or a victorious horse is the product of great luck rather than probability.
Misconceptions About Horse Racing Betting 2l60l
Horse racing betting remains one of the world’s most popular pastimes, with punters that number in the tens of millions. It’s a wide spectrum, encoming casual bettors looking to have some fun, to professionals that spend the majority of their time researching, betting, and often making more than enough money to get by on.
Why People Love Horse Racing? 2m68k
Horse racing is definitely one of the most popular sports out there and it is a sport which dates back as far as ancient Greece. There are so many reasons why horse racing is such a revered and well-liked sport – here are a number of reasons why you should start watching horse races.
How Pro Racehorses Are Trained q2e2i
There is no horse in the world that can walk out on to the track of a busy racing event and successfully make it to the end, let alone try and beat its fellow competitors. For a horse to be transformed from a regular animal into a powerful, motivated, and successful racer, the horse will …
The Injuries Racehorses Commonly Suffer From 2t6x31
It makes sense that a racing horse would be fairly prone to certain injuries; they are often sprinting at top speed along a small track against a number of other horses. Injuries among racehorses are not quite as common as most people think, but they do occur, and while they can be fairly minor in …
What It Takes To Become A World Class Jockey 2d3i29
When we think of professional horse racing events, there usually tends to be more of an emphasis on the horse rather than the rider. Some of the greatest wins in racing history are centred around the animals that made it possible, and while some mention is given to the jockey, often enough they are not …
Fantastic Facts About The Kentucky Derby wz3g
The Kentucky Derby is arguably the most popular horse racing event in the world, and one of the most prestigious. It’s held every year in Louisville and takes place almost always on the first Saturday of the month of May. There are multiple races that took place over the duration of the Derby, and only …