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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.

War Pass Takes the Lead

War Pass was born to run. He possesses the natural ability to take the lead and win races. With an already spotless career at the tender age of three, War Pass is a formidable competitor and has everyone in the horse racing industry watching this growing success story closely. He is a horse that is spirited, determined, and dedicated to performing at his best from the moment he enters the starting gates.

Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival 2008

The Gold Coast Turf Club, in Queensland, Australia, will be hosting the highly anticipated horse racing event of the year – the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival 2008. This magnificent racing facility, located neatr Surfers Paradise Beach, has been home to horse racing for more than fifty years. Through its years of experience with accommodating spectators, horse owners, breeders, jockeys and horses, the club has spectacular facilities such as cafés, restaurants and bars, to make everyone feel welcome. Sensational views, exciting activities and premier events, such as the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival 2008, sees fans and the racing industry elite returning to the Gold Coast Turf Club each year.

Watch Out for Babieca Noire!

It is not every day that a trainer has two young horses performing perfectly. Trainer, Spencer Knight, has been smiling from ear to ear because of the brilliant performance of both Rosa Delago and Babieca Noire. After years of support and confidence in the capabilities of Knight, the owners have finally seen the fruits of their labor pay off in the last two races at Ascot.

An Exciting 2008 Season Ahead for Val Taurus

Trotting is a very popular form of horse racing in Quebec, and one of the highly celebrated horses from the province goes by the name of Val Taurus. Having proved his worth as a trotting horse two years in a row by winning the Horse of the Year award for the Quebec province, owner Lorraine Auger of St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu has decided that it is time for Val Taurus to move forward with his racing career and start taking on some of the top horses in Canada and in the United States.

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