Betting

The Bet Direct Winter Derby

Affectionately known as “Leafy Lingfield”, the Lingfield Park racecourse is the annual host for the Bet Direct Winter Derby. Set amongst the breathtaking beauty of a six hundred acre estate, complete with surrounding dense forests, lush green gardens and magnificent Victorian architecture, the 1890 racecourse has stood the test of time and is still one of the most prestigious racing venues in England. Located just outside Surrey, this racecourse sets aside its peaceful surroundings to bring the most thrilling and heart stopping live horse racing to spectators

Running of the Exciting Sunshine Millions

Sixteen years ago, Frank Stronach decided to approach the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Inc., the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association and the Thoroughbred Owners of California in regard to a race that he envisioned. Along with the assistance of Santa Anita Park and the Gulfstream Park racecourses, the Sunshine Millions was born. As the owner of Magna Entertainment Corp, which oversees and operates many of the most well-known racecourses across the United States, Stronach managed to use his horse racing experience to create a race that has been enjoyed by racing stables, punters, jockeys and spectators through their continued annual support.

Coral Welsh National – A Taste of What’s to Come

In 1895 the very first Coral Welsh National, also known as the Welsh Grand National, was raced at the Ely Racecourse. All the races were held here until 1939, when the Ely Racecourse was shut down. But a new venue was found for the 1940 Coral Welsh National, at the Chepstow Racecourse. It has remained here ever since, and has been the scene of many surprising and nail biting finishes. The Welsh Grand National is known to be a difficult and extremely challenging track, sometimes causing both the horses and their jockeys to overcome heart-stopping situations.

The New SIM2WIN Handicapping Product

Picking a race winner for the day has long been considered an art form, as there are a lot of factors that are looked at before placing a bet. Amateur horse racing enthusiasts often turn to the seasoned punters for advice and information, as learning the terms and race analyzing systems can be overwhelming. Punters not only look at the racing history of the horses, but consider what the jockeys’ strategies might be for the day, how it will affect the run of the horses, and work out a few pace scenarios.

Japan Cup

The Tokyo Racecourse is home to one of the world’s most spectacular horse racing events, the Japan Cup. With prize money of $4 million US Dollars waiting for the winner, the most outstanding horses, top jockeys and leading trainers come to Japan, to put themselves in line for the winners’ circle. The Japan Cup was first held in 1981, and has since grown to be a horse racing calendar event that is attended by the elite of the horse racing industry. It is a race that is filled with all the action, anticipation and glamour that is expected from such a world-class event.

Get Down to the Track for the Caulfield Cup

Every country has their premier horse racing event, and in Australia it is the Caulfield Cup. Everyone in the country is gearing up for this amazing event that will take place at the Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday, the 20th of October 2007. It is a race that has been synonymous with the racing greats for years; creating legendary racehorses, successful trainers and famous jockeys. This year will be no different, as the tensions rise in anticipation of this $2.5 million international Thoroughbred race.

Horse Racing is on in Moscow

Horse racing is an engaging Russian attraction from every May to September. Events are held on all Wednesdays and weekends. The Moscow Derby, which was conducted for the first time in the late 19th century, has survived communist regimes and a major fire in the 1950s, to continue as an important event in Moscow’s calendar. The Derby is now named after a legendary jockey Nikolai Nasibiov, while soccer has hijacked the term ‘Derby’!

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