Horse Racing Articles

In this section we tackle a variety of horse racing topics, with a slant towards live racing, attending meetings and Saturday racing. We also cover some of the basics concepts of racing, along with stats and records.

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A Day At The Races: A Beginner’s Guide to Attending a Horse Race

Each year, millions of people from around Britain (and indeed further afield) treat themselves to some live horse racing action. For many, it will be...
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A Guide to Ladies Days at the Races in the UK

Ladies days have long been part of the fabric of British horse racing, regularly acting as major social events on people’s calendars. In many instances,...
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Biggest Odds Horse Winners of All Time

Punters often dream about landing a huge win and there are many different ways to do that. Some gamblers play small stakes accas, adding four,...
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Biggest Saturday Horse Races in the UK

A day at the races is almost always a fantastic experience – even though your mood might be dampened somewhat if none of your bets...
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Dead Heats in Horse Racing: What Happens & How Common Are They?

In some sports, the idea of two teams or players sharing the spoils is simply part of the game. Take football, for instance; it is...
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Horse Racing Bets: What Are You Options For Betting on a Race?

When it comes to betting, horse racing is certainly one of the most popular sports out there. It is fair to say that no other...
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How Much Does Racing Vary by Course?

The number of factors that determine the outcome of a horse race is vast. The thrill of betting on the racing is trying to get...
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How to Place a Bet at a Racecourse

Most people that attend a race meeting will look to have a flutter on some of the horses at some point during their visit. Betting...
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Lucky 15 Bets Explained: What Is a Lucky 15 & How Does it Work?

A Lucky 15 is a popular multiples bet that can be placed on just about anything but is most often used by football or horse...
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Picking Your Horse: How to Decipher the Stats on a Race Card

If you have any interest in betting on horse racing, being able to fully understand all the abbreviations and figures on a racecard is something...
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Planning Stag & Hen Dos at the Races

Should you find yourself in charge of planning a stag or hen do, there are plenty of options to consider. Some go down the activity...
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Scoop6 Explained: What is it & How Do You Play?

A large proportion of gamblers share the same dream: to win a large amount of money from a small stake. Doing so is incredibly difficult...
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Super Heinz & Goliath Bets Explained: What Are They & How Do You Calculate Winnings?

Many horse racing fans have a weekend ritual of pouring over the form and placing their bets for Saturday’s live racing. Finding a horse and...
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The Biggest Placepot Wins in Horse Racing

For some it’s a ritual that is a necessity at a day of racing, for others it’s a bit of fun. Either way, the Placepot...
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The Biggest Tote Jackpot Wins

A day at the races is not complete for many without having a crack at the Tote Jackpot. It’s the sort of bet that dreams...
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Understanding Horse Race Names & Racing Terminology

For someone new to the world of horse racing, one of the hardest things to make sense of is race names. Often lengthy and featuring...
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What Are The Best Racecourses to Visit in the UK?

At the time of writing, there are 59 racecourses in Britain, a further two in Northern Ireland and 24 in the Republic of Ireland. All...
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What Happens to Racing on TV When a Meeting is Abandoned?

Natives of the British Isles love talking about the weather. It makes sense when you think about how changeable conditions can be in Great Britain...
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What is All Weather Racing?

Generally speaking, horse racing is quite a weather-resilient sport. It certainly takes more than a little bit of rain to get a meeting abandoned so...
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What is the Starting Price (SP)?

With most sports, any time you place a bet you will do so at a fixed-odds price. If you wager £5 on a football team...
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What to Wear to a Day at the Races

When attending most sporting events, deciding what clothes to wear is far from an important decision. Many venues will have no rules on what you...