Betting

Top Harness Racing during the Classic Series

The Classic Series is a harness racing series that takes place in four stages. There are three preliminary legs to the series, and to be eligible for the finals in the Classic Series participating horses must race in at least two of the preliminary rounds. The four main races consist of the Classic Distaff, Classic Oaks, Pacing Classic and the Trotting Classic. On Monday, the 7th of April, the first round of the fifteen race program will kick off the Classic Series, with the second leg being hosted by the Mohawk Racetrack on 31 May 2008, whilst the third leg will be held at Meadowlands on the 19th of July 2008, and the $250 000 finals of the Classic Series will take place at Meadowlands on the 26th of July 2008.

Book Your Ticket for the Aintree Grand National

The Aintree Grand National is sponsored by John Smith’s. Its inaugural race was run in 1839, and has grown to be one of the most anticipated and famous horse racing events. It is a racing event that has always been synonymous with heart stopping finishes, stories of courage and the evidence of team work between horses and riders as they complete a challenging thirty fence course. As the horse racing industry starts to prepare for the 2008 Aintree Grand National, spectators are hurrying off to ticket vendors to secure their place at the prestigious race.

Get Ready for the Florida Derby

The Florida Derby was inaugurated in 1952 and is a Grade 1 race, with a very attractive purse of $1 million. Hosted by Gulfstream Park Racecourse in Florida, this magnificent racing event will once again attract some of the top three-year-old horses on 29 March 2008. In past years, legendary horses such as Nashua (1955), Alydar (1978), Barbaro (2006) and last year’s winner, Scat Daddy, have added their names to the distinguished roll. This year, however, there are many surprises in store and it is guaranteed to be a very exciting race.

Super High Five Wagering Expands

For every racecourse and racing event, it is vital to lure punters to wagering on a race and their favorite horse. Betting is an important source of income, and for spectators it is the hope that their choice is right on the money and that they are able to take home some winnings. As it is always said, and everyone is reminded, horse racing is a sport and the outcome is never guaranteed, therefore, different betting and wagering forms are created to keep punters interested and offer them a greater chance of winning.

Top International Racing in Singapore this May

In the year 2000, the Singapore Racecourse was inaugurated in Kranji and the Singapore Airlines International Cup was held for the first time. It is the only horse racing event in Singapore that is open to international competitors and received its Group 1 status in 2002. During the first few years of this two thousand meter flat racing event, it seemed that the Asian countries would not be able to dominate the Singapore Airlines International Cup, but that all changed in 2006 and 2007, with two Japanese horses named Cosmo Bulk and Shadow Gate.

Don’t Miss the WinStar Derby on Sunday

The WinStar Derby is a relatively new racing event on the horse racing calendar, with its inaugural race being run in 2003. It is an official ungraded stakes race, which is run as a preparation meeting for the Kentucky Derby, and has become a favorite racing event for three year olds. The WinStar Derby is hosted by the Sunland Park Racetrack in New Mexico, and is sponsored by WinStar Farm. This year’s racing event is set to be another nail-biting, adrenalin pumping horse racing meet.

The Renowned Cheltenham Festival Starts Today!

In Great Britain, steeplechase racing or jump racing, as it is also known, is a popular horse racing sport. There are many steeplechase racing events held throughout the year, but one of the most popular and richest of these is the Cheltenham Festival. Each year, approximately two hundred thousand spectators make their way to the festival to enjoy four days of racing. Millions more switch on their televisions to view the action. Betting institutions are overrun by wagers that total more than $1 billion, and the excitement and anticipation of the Cheltenham Festival fills the air for weeks leading up to this major racing event.

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