Betting

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.

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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’!

A Memorable Horse Racing Victory

May 2006 will remain an important month in the history of US horse racing. The Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, introduced by the Virginia Republican, Bob Goodlatte, has received the approval of the House Judiciary Committee with important exceptions for horse racing. The verdict was clear with a wide margin of 25-11, and all amendments to curtail the exemptions were defeated. The bill has been numbered as HR 4777, and may be taken up by the House soon. It would prohibit the use of the Internet for some forms of gambling. Such restrictions already apply to the inter-state telephone network. US horse racing would have received a major setback had it not been granted exemptions from key clauses of HR 4777.

Horse Wagering in Pop Culture

Horse wagering in popular culture is a product of the many books, movies and television cartoons that have featured some aspect of horse racing and betting. From Looney Tunes to Seinfeld and from the music of The Band to blockbuster films like 2003’s Seabiscuit, horse wagering has firmly entrenched itself into American pop culture.

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