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Royal Ascot Our guide to The Royal Meeting
Royal Ascot: Racing, Royalty and Remarkable Tradition Few sporting occasions capture the essence of British tradition and glamour quite like Royal Ascot. Held each June
Interesting Racehorse Facts
Intersting Racehorse Facts We have compiled some random, interesting horse facts. We were certainly surprised by a few! Horses are unable to burp or vomit.
Why Join a Horse Racing Syndicate in 2026
Many people wonder why joining a Horse Racing Syndicate is a good idea. To clarify things, we’ve put together this blog post to explain the
How much can a Racehorse Win in the UK?
How much can a Racehorse win in the UK? Well, it can depend on a variety of factors. For example, the type of horse race,
What are the Yearly Fees for Owning a Racehorse in the UK?
The average yearly fees for owning a racehorse in the UK can vary between £17,000 – £29,000 per year, depending on the type, level, and
What is a Racing Handicap?
In horse racing, the racing handicap is the weight assigned to a horse. This is determined by a panel of experts known as handicappers. These
What does a Racehorse Trainer do?
A racehorse trainer is responsible for training and preparing racehorses for competition. This includes developing and implementing training plans, monitoring the horses’ fitness and health,
Benefits of Owning a Retired Racehorse
A retired racehorse is a horse that has finished its career in racing and is no longer competing in races. These horses may be retired
How to pick a winning horse in a race
Picking a winning horse in horse racing can be tricky, to say the least, and may sometimes even seem impossible! There is no shortage of
How to name a Racehorse
Have you ever wondered how to name a racehorse, and did you know that there are certain rules and regulations you have to consider? There
Bloodstock and Breeding Explained
Bloodstock and Breeding Bloodstock refers to horses that have been specially bred for racing. Very often, you will hear the term Bloodstock Agents, and this
Terms and Phrases used During a Race Commentary
Do you need help understanding a race commentary? Horseracing has its own words and terminology to explain what happens before, during and after a horserace.
Racehorse UK Guide to Jockeys
Guide to Jockeys What qualities do you need to become a jockey? Jockeys must be light, physically fit, athletic and agile to ride horses and control them
Horse Racing Race Card Explained
Guide to a Horse Racing Race Card Have you ever visited a racecourse, bought a programme/race card, and not understood what all the letters, numbers
Thoroughbred Terminology and History
Thoroughbred Racehorse History Every thoroughbred racehorse can be traced back to the sires from the 17th century, with just three stallions responsible for the foundation
Guide to Buying a Racehorse
The Racehorse UK Guide to Buying a Racehorse There is no definitive way or formula when choosing a racehorse to buy. There are countless stories
Guide to Horse Tack | What is Horse Tack?
What Is Horse Tack? Horse tack refers to all equipment used to ride, handle, and care for a domesticated horse. Fitting this equipment to a
Difference between Flat Racing and Jump Racing
In the UK, there are two main codes (categories) of horse racing. These are typically broken down into flat racing and jump racing, other otherwise
Guide to Racehorse Betting
Looking to place a bet on the horses? Here is our Racehorse UK guide to racehorse betting. At a racecourse, you will have many opportunities