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 is a horse racing consultant who buys and sells thoroughbreds on behalf of clients. Bloodstock History Every thoroughbred racehorse can be traced back to the sires from the 17th century, […]
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. Some of these are self-explanatory, while others can be confusing. Below is a brief guide to some of the most common phrases used in race commentary: Also ran Term used […]
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 at high speeds. They need a good sense of balance, competitiveness, and the ability to stay calm. Jockeys work long hours, have rigorous routines of exercising, riding and schooling horses […]
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 and abbreviations stand for? Well, you are not alone. Below is our easy-to-understand guide so that you are better informed and can hopefully find the winner! The Race Card […]
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 of the entire breed. These are The Godolphin Arabian, The Byerley Turk, and The Darley Arabian. The last of the three shares DNA with 95% of today’s modern thoroughbreds, including […]
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 of yearlings costing hundreds of thousands of pounds at the sales and doing very little, as well as stories of horses being picked up for bargain basement prices and achieving […]
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 horse is referred to as tacking up, and the place to store this equipment (usually very close to the stable) is the tack room. Why Is Horse Gear Called Tack? […]
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 formally known as National Hunt Racing. Flat racing typically takes place over the summer, whereas jump racing takes place between October and April. However, some British racecourses also have all-weather […]
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 to have a flutter and hopefully win big. Let’s face it, who doesn’t want to go racing and come back with pockets full of cash? Hopefully, we can explain some […]