Equine events are often held in the grandest of locations, and the Ocala World Equestrian Center set to open in 2021 is no exception. But one of the grandest, and oldest is the Cheltenham Racecourse, which showcases some of the very best National Hunt racing in the UK and attracts crowds of up to 68,000 spectators. Since…
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Sir Erec The 2019 Cheltenham Festival Banker
The Cheltenham festival is fast approaching with virtually all horses now having made their final race course preparations. This is set to be one of the most popular punting events of the season alongside the Grand national. Punters have already been busy looking to bet with bet365 on the Grand National 2019 as well as…
Equine Influenza: The Virus That Swept Through UK Horseracing
Anybody that has owned a horse or spent time in the company of these stunning animals will know that, like humans, they can feel under the weather at times, too. The symptoms are often ‘humanistic’, from coughing and a runny nose to tiredness and lethargy. And to complete the analogy, these illnesses can often be…
Key horses to watch out for over the Christmas period
Christmas is fast approaching, which means the leading horses in national hunt training will be making there appearances, in order to push their credentials forward for the Cheltenham festival in march. Altior returned to the track and put in another stunning display to further cement himself as the leading horse in training. If he stays…
Key National Hunt Racing Fixtures For The Season Ahead
The flat season has come to an end, as we move back over to the jumps scene within the winter period. It means wrapping up warm when traveling to the racing with the likely cold temperatures about. There is set to be some fantastic national hunt action in the coming months, so here we cover…
Fashion and Style Top Of Mind at The Vodacom Durban July
It’s not typical for most horse racing events to put fashion and style top of mind for their audience, but The Vodacom Durban July does an exceptional job of showcasing fashion. Not only do the spectators make a spectacle about style, but they also feature a three month exclusive fashion design contest in featuring local…