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The John Smith’s People’s Race Charity Event

The jockeys are led into the starting gates, in front of them the track lies quietly waiting their arrival and below them are the gracious giants that will give their best effort to carry them home safely. The anticipation builds, whilst riders envision the course ahead. As the gates fly open, nothing else has time to enter their thoughts, it is just them and their horses in a dash to the finish line. Very few people get the chance to feel these emotions and many dream of the opportunity. The John Smith’s People’s Race is the very opportunity many hopefuls apply for, but only ten get to ride in the race.

Renowned Rags to Riches Retires from Racing

Horses such as A.P. Indy, sired by Seattle Slew and grandson of Secretariat, and Better Than Honor, who is the daughter of Deputy Minister, are legends in the horse racing industry. And when two racing greats come together to produce a foal, there is no asking price too great. When Rags to Riches was born on 27 February 2004, everyone knew that this filly would grow up to take the racing world by storm.

Will Pyro Gain a Kentucky Derby Victory?

As the date for the anticipated Kentucky Derby draws closer, horses that are set to run in this magnificent racing event are being watched extremely closely. Their performance closer to the event will determine betting and influence wagering greatly. With some horses digging deep and delivering outstanding racing performances, contenders, such as Pyro, have secured their spot in the top ten favorites for the race.

Kauto Star will continue to Shine

In 2004, bloodstock agent, Anthony Bromley, was standing in France looking at a horse named Kauto Star. He was determined to purchase the horse for his client, Clive Smith, and paid over 400 000 Euros on Smith’s behalf. It would turn out to be the purchase of the century, as Kauto Star stepped out onto the racecourse and started to cement his place in National Hunt history. Numbered amongst some of the greatest names in National Hunt racing, Kauto Star will long be remembered for his fighting spirit and his determination to give his best at all times. But for the time being, he will carry on winning hearts, support and admiration.

Kentucky - The Casino Battlefield

With a motto that states ‘Unbridled Spirit’, huge green paddocks hugging the hills and landscapes, and the Thoroughbred horse selected as the official horse of the state, Kentucky is undoubtedly horse country. Although it is also famous for being home to the U.S. Treasury Gold Vault at Fort Knox, places like Lexington in Kentucky proudly bare the name of Horse Capital of the World. And with more than four hundred and fifty horse farms in the Lexington area alone, Kentucky has enjoyed a history with horse racing that has been passed down for many generations.

A Look at Cheltenham Racing Action

The Cheltenham Racecourse is known as a premier venue for live horse racing in Britain. It is an old racecourse and is seen as the heart of racing, as it is easily reachable from London, Birmingham and Cheltenham. With a spectator capacity of approximately sixty-seven thousand and breathtakingly beautiful grounds, the Cheltenham Racecourse has not only become home to the Cheltenham Festival, but many other prestigious races such as the Cheltenham Gold Cup (part of the Cheltenham Festival), Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, Spa Novices’ Hurdle, Cotswold Chase, Paddy Power Gold Cup, Triumph Hurdle, Champion Bumper, Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle, Cleeve Hurdle, World Hurdle, Festival Trophy, Royal & SunAlliance Chase and the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

A Glamorous Experience at Royal Ascot

Queen Anne founded the Ascot Racecourse in 1711. Since that time it has become a symbol of style and status across the world. Located a mere six miles away from Windsor Castle, the Ascot has remained synonymous with the royal family. The Her Majesty’s Plate was the first thoroughbred race to take place here. From 1945, more racing events were added to the calendar, and from 1965, hurdles and steeplechase races were being run at Ascot Racecourse. But it is the Royal Ascot racing meet that is still seen as one of the premier events in England.

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